As part of a statewide initiative, the County of Orange and Costa Mesa officials are trying to help people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues get off the street as a controversial court program rolls out.
Tag: Katrina Foley
Posted inCountywide
Will OC Social Services Workers Get Better Working Conditions in New Contract?
Amid a continued heightened need for public benefits like food and healthcare assistance, some OC social services workers are calling for better pay and increased staffing. Will they get it?
Posted inCountywide
Are OC Officials’ Comments on Israel and Palestine Putting Local Arabs in Danger?
After a boy was killed in Illinois, residents worry about the consequences of some OC elected officials’ statements on the Israeli-Hamas war amid a hate crime spike.
Posted inInvestigative
Orange County’s 911 Dispatchers Are Chronically Overworked; Can They Handle the Next Disaster?
While OC Fire Authority says the problem is fixed and there is no risk of an impact to 911, dispatchers say they’re not ready for a disaster response. A former dispatcher said the situation could kill someone.
Posted inCountywide
Stolen Identities: How is OC Protecting Low-Income Families From Being Defrauded by Social Workers?
A former social worker defrauded OC residents to get over $1 million in tax refunds, welfare benefits and credit card purchases. County officials say they are working to keep it from ever happening again.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
OC Cities Fight Over Bid to Use 100-Acre State Mental Health Campus in Costa Mesa For Housing
San Clemente is pushing Costa Mesa to allow a homeless shelter at Fairview Developmental Center. City officials are fighting hard to kill that idea and to build housing instead.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
How Realistic is Orange County’s New Housing Plan?
One OC supervisor is questioning how realistic the plan is during the county’s third attempt at getting a sign off from the state Department of Housing and Community Development.
Posted inTransportation
Is Orange County’s Coastal Train Entering its Final Days?
While local leaders are spending millions of dollars shoring up the rail line from environmental threats, conversations are starting on potentially moving the line away from a shifting coast.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Wade and Gonzales: Stop Orange County’s Attack on Pride, a Demand Letter from OC’s LGBTQ+ Community
Orange County LGBT people call on Supervisors Chaffee, Do and Wagner to account on Anti-Pride Flag vote.
Posted inGovernment
County Supervisor Fined by State Watchdog for Not Disclosing Free Chargers Tickets
The state’s Fair Political Practices Commission noted there was no evidence the gifted tickets resulted in a conflict of interest or an attempt to hide the tickets.
