Despite a warning from state housing regulators, city council members are looking at changing how they handle their zoning for mandated housing from the state.
Tag: Gavin Newsom
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California’s CARE Court: A Step in the Right Direction or ‘Terrifying’ Step Backwards? 
The questions come as Orange County looks to implement the new system aimed at addressing severely mentally ill homeless people over the next year.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Gov. Newsom Signs CARE Court, Paves New Path for Conservatorships Over Homeless People
Anyone from family members and social workers to police officers can start the process and petition to put someone without self-decision-making ability through the court.
Posted inNEWS
CA Treasurer Fiona Ma Helped Santa Ana Police Union Boss in His Quest for Pension Boost
Ma tells Voice of OC she helped Serrano to tackle what she calls a persisting issue of special pay for public employees in California and inconsistent rulings on retirement benefits by CalPERS.
Posted inEducation
Ethnic Studies and Critical Race Theory: A Tumultuous Year for OC School Boards
One local school district is trying to ban critical race theory after a year of intense debates on ethnic studies across OC districts.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Will School Vaccination Sites Help Close the Latino COVID-19 Gap?
Now that children 5 and older can get vaccinated, public health experts say vaccine gaps in hard-hit communities might close, while also curbing the possibilities of a new variant emerging.
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Debates Over the COVID-19 Student Vaccine Mandate Flare Up at OC School Districts
Opposition to Gov. Newsom’s upcoming vaccine mandate for kids is mounting in Orange County sparking a new debate at local school boards.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Poseidon Makes Controversial Demand of CA Regulators Before Their Vote on Proposed HB Desal Plant
Meanwhile, a recent oil spill off the Orange County coast may reframe the 20-year fight over placing a seawater desalting facility in the area.
Posted inOutdoors
Chino Hills State Park is Slated to Expand By 1,530 Acres
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Oct. 9 that will expand Chino Hills State Park by more than 10%.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Residents Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Different events are taking place in north and south Orange County.
