Santa Ana residents might be joining a growing contingent of Orange County voters expected to weigh in on a tax measure in the upcoming election.
Tag: Voice of OC
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
OC Supervisors: Lack of Affordable Housing Creates Homeless Deadlock
While shelters were originally designed to hold people for a few months, many are waiting years for their shot at housing.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Supervisors Stay Largely Silent on Sheriff’s ICE Notifications
Despite pushback from many residents over the sheriff’s department notifying ICE when certain convicted inmates are released, supervisors didn’t debate the policy.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Cooking Demonstrations and Movie Screenings
A teen cooking workshop using traditional Japanese sweets and a screening of “Wicked: For Good” are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks.
Posted inSanta Ana
Orange County Reckons With Cesar Chavez Landmarks Following Sexual Assault Allegations
Elected officials across Santa Ana and Anaheim are moving to formally remove landmarks, resolutions and murals in honor of Cesar Chavez following sexual assault allegations against the deceased labor leader.
Posted inGovernment
County Supervisors Continue Debating How to Hold Electeds Accountable
Supervisors acknowledged they’re struggling to find ways to make sure no future supervisor can personally direct millions of dollars without staff intervention.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
How Many People Did OC Sheriffs Turn Over to ICE Last Year?
Over 270 people were transferred from the county jails to ICE agents last year according to a new report from the sheriff’s department.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Are OC Supervisors Setting Unrealistic Goals on New Homeless Shelter Operator?
County leaders say the nonprofit they’re working with has continued to improve but there just isn’t enough housing available to help homeless people leave the shelter – a benchmark in the proposed contract.
Posted inFullerton
How Cooked is Fullerton’s Budget?
City leaders are now wrestling with how they’re going to balance their budget after they learned officials misallocated over $10 million in their reserves – leading to potential spending cuts.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Movie Screenings and Educational Events
A screening of “The Devil Wears Prada” and educational events on food preservation, gardening and literacy are among several free events offered this weekend.
