Common myths about rent control are debunked in this op-ed from a longtime housing policy advocate and Orange County resident.
Tag: Santa Ana City Council
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Councilman Watches Police Kill Cousin He Said Had Mental Health Crisis
After watching Anaheim police shoot his cousin dead this week, City Councilman Johnathan Ryan Hernandez is raising questions about the role of police in mental health response.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Greensides: At Least One Santa Ana City Council Member Refuses to Enact Strong Permanent Local Tenant Protections Against Residents Needs and Desires
Arguing that because Santa Ana isn’t the only city with unaffordable rents, one city council member told tenants in a meeting that they cannot support permanent local protections for renters. Meanwhile, rents keep increasing and residents need permanent local strong protections now.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Lopez: Santa Ana Must Protect its Residents from Lead, Fossil Fuels, and Climate Change
English: Santa Ana City Council has a chance to pass a resolution that includes concrete steps and actions that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, remove lead from our soil, expand green spaces, and bring sustainable jobs into our community. We can’t let our community down.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Lopez: Santa Ana Tiene que Proteger a Sus Residentes del Plomo, los Combustibles Fósiles y el Cambio Climático
El Ayuntamiento de Santa Ana tiene la oportunidad de aprobar una resolución que incluya medidas y acciones concretas que reduzcan nuestra dependencia de los combustibles fósiles, eliminen el plomo de nuestro terreno, aumenten los espacios verdes y traigan empleos sostenibles a nuestra comunidad. No podemos decepcionar a nuestra comunidad.
Posted inEconomy
Anaheim To Discuss Joining Cities Offering Hero Pay To Grocery, Retail and Drug Store Workers
If an ordinance is eventually considered and approved, workers could receive an additional $3-$5 per hour.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Santa Ana Could Now Go Its Own Route to Remove El Centro Homeless Encampment Amid Finger-Pointing
The saga has raised many questions about who’s responsible for the ongoing crisis and what to do with homeless people who don’t want shelter or help at all.
Posted inCountywide
Santa Ana Looks at Officially Recognizing Residents Who Died from Covid
The city has been among the hardest-hit in OC by the pandemic. Mayor Vicente Sarmiento wants to see recognition of those who have died.
Posted inCountywide
Reported Hate Crimes in Santa Ana Will Now be Available on Police Department’s Website
City Council members also unanimously denounced hate crimes following a spike in racist incidents around the country.
Posted inCountywide
Santa Ana Officials and El Centro Strike Deal to Clear Out Homeless Encampment by 45 Days
The homeless encampment near downtown Santa Ana grew following the county closing its last walk-in shelter.
