How bad is the homeless problem in Stanton? So acute that the city council is again considering a resolution declaring a local emergency caused by a homeless crisis. Despite numerous efforts and […]
Homeless emergency action?
Two demolitions are approved
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune Meeting what was termed a “local emergency,” the Stanton City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to award a contract to tear down two troublesome buildings in […]
Homeless on the rise in U.S.
Despite extensive and expensive efforts to the contrary, homelessness in the United States increased by 18.1 percent in 2024, according to a new federal study. The Associated Press reports that the Department […]
City reacts to homeless crisis
Taking steps to deal with problems stemming from the homelessness crisis, the Stanton City Council on Tuesday night passed two related measures. On a 5-0 vote, the council approved a resolution declaring […]
Campaign limits, homelessness and more on council agenda
An extraordinarily full agenda will greet the Stanton City Council when it meets to consider items relating to campaign contribution limits, homelessness, rent control and illegal fireworks on Tuesday. The council will […]
Anti-camping ordinance OKd
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune In one month, the parks, sidewalks and other public places in Garden Grove will be off-limits to people seeking to camp out. On Tuesday night the city […]
City council votes to advance an anti-camping ordinance
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune In what could be a major shift in dealing with homelessness, the Garden Grove City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the introduction and first reading […]
Anti-camping ordinance is on the city council agenda
A major step toward reducing public homelessness will be considered by the Garden Grove City Council when it meets on Tuesday. The council will consider an ordinance banning camping in public places […]
Retorts: Time for ‘tough love’
Cities all across our West Orange County and – and probably – all across California are busy composing anti-camping ordinances aimed at clearing clusters of homeless people creating impromptu settlements on public […]
Newsom: Clear homeless camps
The clearing of homeless encampments from state property was ordered Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It comes in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned a lower court’s decision […]
