Amid California’s housing unaffordability crisis and high living costs in OC, a new development project is underway aimed at providing affordable housing for low income residents.
Tag: Katrina Foley
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County Recognizes Pride Month But Won’t Fly Rainbow Flag
A week after a majority of OC Supervisors called the Pride flag a divisive symbol that shouldn’t fly over government buildings, they approved a statement recognizing June as pride month.
Posted inGovernment
OC Supervisors Ban Pride Flag at County Properties Under New Policy
In the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride month, OC officials narrowly voted to implement a new policy restricting what flags can be raised over county government properties.
Posted inTransportation
Can OC Cling Onto Its Iconic But Threatened Coastal Rail Line?
Amidst new announcements of county task forces and rail relocation studies, officials were clear last week about their goal of maintaining the rail corridor wherever they can.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Orange County Residents Get a Rare Look at Affordable Housing Rents
State officials are pressuring local leaders to zone for tens of thousands of affordable homes – but just how affordable is it to reside in Orange County?
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
OC Officials Want State Housing Credit for Motel-Home Conversions
OC Supervisors have been tasked with zoning for over 10,000 new homes in unincorporated areas – and along with half of OC cities have yet to get their housing plan approved.
Posted inCOAST
Officials Red-Tag Four Buildings and Call for Rail Relocation After San Clemente Landslide
Next week’s expected rain storms could also threaten the area, officials said Thursday afternoon.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County More Than Doubles Investment in Helping People Transition Out of Jail
A study found Project Kinship significantly reduced the likelihood that people would go back to jail.
Posted inTransportation
Limited Weekend Train Service Between San Diego and OC is Expected Soon; No Weekday Trains Yet
While Amtrak is expected to resume weekend service starting in February, weekday trains and Metrolink service aren’t expected to resume until March.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Major OC Republican Group Lost on 96% of its Big Local Bets in Latest Election
While the Lincoln Club used to be one of the biggest political machines in Orange County, the results from this year’s election show their influence is waning.
