Homelessness is growing to record levels in Orange County and elsewhere in the country, with more and more county residents struggling to afford rising housing costs and ending up on the streets.
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Posted inAnaheim, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Housing Shortage Sent Homeless at Transitional Shelter Back to Streets
The shortage of affordable housing in Orange County sent eight homeless people back to the streets last week, because homes weren’t available before they hit the 180-day limit for them to stay at the county’s “Bridges at Kraemer Place” shelter that prepares people to move into housing.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Housing & Homelessness, News Briefs, Top Stories
After Delays, Anaheim Homeless Center Now Slated to Open Before Summer
The services center in Anaheim promises to provide up to 200 homeless people at a time with a safe sleeping space and support services like mental health treatment and housing referrals.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Supervisors Inch Closer to Making Year-Round Homeless Shelter a Reality
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to begin the process of choosing an operator for the county’s first permanent homeless shelter. But disagreement remains over whether an emergency shelter should be closed.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
This Week: Both the Haves and Have Nots on County Agenda
Auditors are slated to release a report on Dana Point Harbor, and county supervisors supervisors address a proposed homeless shelter in Anaheim. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories, Transportation
Could the Year-Round Homeless Shelter Mean Fewer Beds for Homeless People?
While there is wide support for a year-round shelter, a close look at county statements raises questions regarding whether the county will no longer fund seasonal shelters once the year-round shelter is up and running.
