Members of the public last week asked county supervisors to ramp up funding for the historically underfunded Human Relations Commission beyond what officials approved, and to address language barriers for better hate crime research data.
Tag: Lisa Bartlett
Posted inGovernment
After Public Outcry Over Secrecy, County of Orange Changes Approach, Says it Will Start Publicizing All Planned Covid Contracts Before Approval
It comes after a public backlash to the county’s top official criticizing Voice of OC record requests for $220 million in secretly-approved coronavirus contracts that were never posted on public agendas.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
How Did OC Sheriff Officials Spend $90 Million in Covid Response Funds? Mostly on Jail Staff
In response to Voice of OC questions, sheriff officials are answering questions about where the money went – questions not asked publicly by county supervisors elected to have budgetary oversight over the sheriff.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
What Are OC’s Actual Coronavirus Vaccine Demographics? Officials Say It’s Tricky
OC Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau said there’s still uncertainty on the actual number of people vaccinated.
Posted inCountywide
Over 400 Homeless People Infected and One Dead from Coronavirus Outbreaks Across 17 Shelters in Orange County
The ongoing outbreaks are prompting calls from activists for the county to reinstate a program that sheltered at-risk homeless seniors in motels, now that federal officials are agreeing to cover 100 percent of the costs.
Posted inNEWS
OC’s Coronavirus Vaccination Woes Continue, Some County Supervisors Lambast Rollout
Language barriers also persist in the vaccination program. Local health officials said they’re addressing them.
Posted inCountywide
Vaccine PR Effort for County of Orange Moves Forward With No Budget, No Plan
Like much of the county’s coronavirus spending, the ultimate details will be filled in by county bureaucrats, in private, over the next few days.
Posted inCountywide
OC Approves Millions for New Homeless Shelters, as Lawsuit Alleges Harassment at Existing Ones
The funds will help create new homeless shelters in Costa Mesa and Anaheim.
Posted inCountywide
OC Supervisors Were Warned About Approving Homes in Wildfire Zones That Just Burned Again
Activists warned against approving homes above Yorba Linda because of previous wildfires. They did it anyway.
Posted inAliso Viejo
Orange County Reveals A Slice of How It Spent Federal Coronavirus Relief Money
Voice of OC keeps asking where the $554 million in taxpayer money went. Some answers are starting to emerge.
