Hate activity continues to increase as nonprofit groups and local and state government officials struggle to combat OC’s latest public health issue, which county supervisors consider a crisis.
Tag: Mary Anne Foo
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Public Can Weigh in Tuesday on Proposed Maps Affecting OC Representation for Next Decade
It’ll be the first hearing on proposed maps for redistricting the powerful seats of Orange County supervisors – who decide on billions a year in health, law enforcement and social safety net spending.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Hate Crimes Increase Throughout California and OC, According to New State Report
As state numbers increase, Orange County combats its own spike in hate crimes.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Will The District Attorney’s New Unit be Able to Curb Hate Crimes in Orange County?
Some cities have rolled out multi-language online portals for people to report hate crimes following racism against Asians.
Posted inCountywide, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Voting Wars: What Is Keeping Asian-Americans From the Polls?
They are the fastest-growing racial group in the U.S., have the highest income and are the best educated. But they have the lowest voter participation of any demographic group due largely to language, cultural barriers and discrimination.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Report Paints a Dire Picture of Two Orange Counties
A growing economic split continues to harm the county’s lower and middle-income communities, according to a report by a coalition of universities, nonprofit and labor organizations.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Another CalOptima Resignation
Mary Anne Foo’s resignation Monday was the third by a board member since Supervisor Janet Nguyen began last year to remake the board.
Posted inEconomy, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
County Report Reveals Wide Disparities in OC’s Health
Health Care Agency’s annual survey shows the number of Santa Ana residents living in crowded conditions to be 10 times the national average.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
CalOptima Will Meet but Avoid Addressing Controversial Issues
Months after allegations of conflict of interest by board members, there remains no word on the results of investigations.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Supervisors Send CalOptima Charges to Grand Jury
An anonymous letter circulated last month made unsubstantiated conflict-of-interest claims against CalOptima’s board chairman.
