# housing & homelessness (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover housing & homelessness. Page: Feed: --- ## [Governor Newsom proclaims Farmworker Day](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/26/governor-newsom-proclaims-farmworker-day/) _2026-08-26 · Lindsay Bribiescas · Governor of California_ Source ## [Governor Newsom awards $48.5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/26/governor-newsom-awards-48-5-million-to-drive-economic-growth-and-advance-innovation-across-the-state-supporting-the-creation-of-20000-new-jobs/) _2026-08-26 · dafnecruzrodriguez · Governor of California_ Source ## [Orange County Supervisors Deal with Dana Point Harbor Hotels in the Dark](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/orange-county-supervisors-deal-with-dana-point-harbor-hotels-in-the-dark/) _2026-08-26 · Noah Biesiada · Voice of OC_ Supervisors abruptly pulled the discussion out of the public eye on Tuesday morning amid last minute concerns about a lease they’ve been debating for months. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Does Anaheim Need an Ordinance to Crack Down on Seedy Motels, Liquor Stores and Abandoned Buildings?](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/does-anaheim-need-an-ordinance-to-crack-down-on-seedy-motels-liquor-stores-and-abandoned-buildings/) _2026-08-26 · Hosam Elattar · Voice of OC_ Anaheim officials say they need a new law to close a gap in their municipal code to deal with seedy motels, abandoned buildings and loitering at liquor stores after long time promises from area politicians to clean up Beach Boulevard. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today:… ## [Was OC Public Works Hiding Internal Talks About Threatened Mountain Lions?](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/was-oc-public-works-hiding-internal-talks-about-threatened-mountain-lions/) _2026-08-26 · Máximo Santana · Voice of OC_ OC Public Works officials initially said they had no records of them discussing mitigating mountain lion deaths with CalTrans but records released by the county transportation authority show the dialogue did exist – a pattern activists say is pervasive at the agency. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make… ## [From Backcountry to Museums: OC Mountain Lions at the Brink of Extinction](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/from-backcountry-to-museums-oc-mountain-lions-at-the-brink-of-extinction/) _2026-08-26 · Máximo Santana · Voice of OC_ Local threats like roads and development continue to shrink habitat with estimates on OC lions going as low as 52. Meanwhile, lions roaming nearby ranges straddling Riverside, San Diego and Imperial counties number more than 400. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today:… ## [Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.25.2026](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/25/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-8-25-2026/) _2026-08-26 · corbinfarias · Governor of California_ Source ## [Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Dolly Parton](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/25/governor-first-partner-statement-on-the-passing-of-dolly-parton/) _2026-08-25 · Lindsay Bribiescas · Governor of California_ Source ## [Fullerton Eyes Parking Lots in Downtown for New Housing](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/fullerton-eyes-parking-lots-in-downtown-for-new-housing/) _2026-08-25 · Hosam Elattar · Voice of OC_ Over 250 more homes could be coming to Downtown Fullerton as officials start to eye selling or leasing three parking lots to make way for housing amid budget woes and a state housing crisis. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Some OC Cities Consider Federal Grants to Work With Border Patrol on Drug Crackdown](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/some-oc-cities-consider-federal-grants-to-work-with-border-patrol-on-drug-crackdown/) _2026-08-25 · Hosam Elattar, Lauren Contreras, and Sara Leon · Voice of OC_ More than a half a dozen OC law enforcement agencies are accepting tens of thousands of federal grant dollars to cooperate with border patrol agencies’ efforts to crack down on drugs. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L3rYfkhd9KYQ) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [ICYMI: The nation’s economic engine, California, continues to lead in job creation and raising wages](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/25/icymi-the-nations-economic-engine-california-continues-to-lead-in-job-creation-and-raising-wages/) _2026-08-25 · corbinfarias · Governor of California_ Source ## [California becomes first state to offer same-day and ongoing opioid treatment support](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/25/new-helpline-connects-californians-to-same-day-opioid-treatment-support/) _2026-08-25 · Lindsay Bribiescas · Governor of California_ Source ## [Santana: Hotel Workers Caught Up In Political Rip Tides At Dana Point Harbor](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/santana-hotel-workers-caught-up-in-political-rip-tides-at-dana-point-harbor/) _2026-08-25 · Norberto Santana Jr. · Voice of OC_ The race for a supervisors’ seat in South Orange County is having a real impact on a lucrative deal to redevelop hotels and boat slips. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.24.2026](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/24/governor-newsom-signs-legislation-8-24-2026/) _2026-08-25 · corbinfarias · Governor of California_ Source ## [Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.24.26](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/24/governor-newsom-announces-judicial-appointments-8-24-26/) _2026-08-25 · brendachavarin · Governor of California_ ## [Governor Newsom announces intent for California to sue Trump administration over latest attack on voting; new legislation introduced to defend democracy](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/24/governor-newsom-announces-intent-for-california-to-sue-trump-administration-over-latest-attack-on-voting-new-legislation-introduced-to-defend-democracy/) _2026-08-24 · Brandon Richards · Governor of California_ Source ## [Garden Grove Chemical Plant Behind Evacuations to Reopen, Offering $100 Million in Claims](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/garden-grove-chemical-plant-behind-evacuations-to-reopen-offering-100-million-in-claims/) _2026-08-24 · Noah Biesiada and Sara Leon · Voice of OC_ The claims program has not opened, with the company pledging it will be launched some time this fall. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Another Orange County City Bans Kratom](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/another-orange-county-city-bans-kratom/) _2026-08-24 · Michelle King · Voice of OC_ Fountain Valley city officials banned the sale of synthetic kratom, following suit of several cities introducing similar bans over the past year. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Judge Orders Newport Beach to Move Forward with Ballot Initiatives](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/judge-orders-newport-beach-to-move-forward-with-ballot-initiatives/) _2026-08-24 · Noah Biesiada · Voice of OC_ The four ballot initiatives have the power to reshape how much control city leaders have over housing and records, with a judge noting they took steps to keep them off the ballot. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [FACTS NOT ON FOX NEWS: California attracts more startup investment than 49 states combined](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/24/facts-not-on-fox-news-california-attracts-more-startup-investment-than-49-states-combined/) _2026-08-24 · corbinfarias · Governor of California_ Source ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Udd2Td4iLJRi) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.22.2026](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/22/governor-newsom-signs-legislation-8-22-2026/) _2026-08-22 · brendachavarin · Governor of California_ ## [Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.21.26](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/21/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-8-21-26/) _2026-08-22 · brendachavarin · Governor of California_ ## [Black: Alex Guess Is Right That Orange County Needs Action. But It Needs a Complete E-Bike Safety Strategy.](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/black-alex-guess-is-right-that-orange-county-needs-action-but-it-needs-a-complete-e-bike-safety-strategy/) _2026-08-21 · Beth Black · Voice of OC_ Alex Guess is right that Orange County needs action on e-bike safety. The Bellemont Project offers a comprehensive alternative to fragmented enforcement responses — combining familyeducation, behavior management, informed enforcement, infrastructure, regional coordination and safer riding opportunities to protect communities while respecting young riders as part of the solution. Voice of OC is… ## [FREE MONEY FOR KIDS: Governor Newsom and First Partner celebrate one million families claim CalKIDS “baby bonds” accounts](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/21/free-money-for-kids-governor-newsom-and-first-partner-celebrate-one-million-families-claim-calkids-baby-bonds-accounts/) _2026-08-21 · brendachavarin · Governor of California_ ## [These Pets at Orange County Animal Care Need Homes](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/these-pets-at-orange-county-animal-care-need-homes/) _2026-08-21 · Angelina Hicks · Voice of OC_ As of Aug. 20, there are 94 dogs and 183 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Governor Newsom issues statement on federal Colorado River plan](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/21/governor-newsom-issues-statement-on-federal-colorado-river-plan/) _2026-08-21 · kaylaratnasamy · Governor of California_ Source ## [Brea Rolls Out Facial Recognition System](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/brea-rolls-out-facial-recognition-system/) _2026-08-21 · Sara Leon · Voice of OC_ Amidst looming public concern of growing surveillance, the Brea Police Department will now be able to analyze faces using new facial recognition software. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as E-Bike Crackdowns Continue](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/orange-countys-top-civic-headlines-as-e-bike-crackdowns-continue/) _2026-08-21 · Spencer Custodio · Voice of OC_ A state bill that could mandate safety courses for e-bikes is making its way through the legislature, Brea officials doubled the city’s fines for unsafe e-bike riding – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today:… ## [Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.20.2026](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/20/governor-newsom-signs-legislation-8-20-2026/) _2026-08-21 · corbinfarias · Governor of California_ Source ## [Brea Doubles E-Bike Fines](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/brea-doubles-e-bike-fines/) _2026-08-20 · Lauren Contreras · Voice of OC_ City officials approved doubling e-bike fines to deter reckless e-bike operations; Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uE4E9xnDIJdD) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Governor Newsom awards $11.3 million to 13 prohousing communities to build more affordable housing](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/20/governor-newsom-awards-11-3-million-to-13-prohousing-communities-to-build-more-affordable-housing/) _2026-08-20 · dafnecruzrodriguez · Governor of California_ Source ## [California sends FREE life-saving asthma inhalers to ALL schools](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/20/california-sends-free-life-saving-asthma-inhalers-to-all-schools/) _2026-08-20 · Lindsay Bribiescas · Governor of California_ Source ## [Huntington Beach Pumps Brakes on Raises for Police Amid Budget Concerns](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/huntington-beach-pumps-brakes-on-raises-for-police-amid-budget-concerns/) _2026-08-20 · Noah Biesiada · Voice of OC_ City council members asked for more studies on whether they could afford the raise, leaving officers without an active contract for the moment. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.19.26](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/19/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-8-19-26/) _2026-08-20 · dafnecruzrodriguez · Governor of California_ Source ## [As school begins, California launches universal Transitional Kindergarten, free meals for EVERY student and historic supports for kids](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/19/as-school-begins-california-launches-universal-transitional-kindergarten-free-meals-for-every-student-and-historic-supports-for-kids/) _2026-08-19 · dafnecruzrodriguez · Governor of California_ Source ## [Brea Extends City Attorney Contract After Allegations of $200k Overbilling](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/brea-extends-city-attorney-contract-after-allegations-of-200k-overbilling/) _2026-08-19 · Angelina Hicks · Voice of OC_ Brea’s elected city treasurer and a council member allege the city’s legal counsel overbilled $200,000 for travel time to drive in from Los Angeles over the past 10 years. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Fullerton Defunds Vacant Positions, Library Services & More to Balance Late Budget](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/fullerton-defunds-vacant-positions-library-services-more-to-balance-late-budget/) _2026-08-19 · Hosam Elattar · Voice of OC_ Officials slashed millions in spending on a score of vacant positions including public safety openings, library programs & staffing, city events and graffiti removal after failing to agree on a sales tax measure. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [How Equipped is Irvine to Handle Olivia Rodrigo’s Music Festival?](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/how-equipped-is-irvine-to-handle-olivia-rodrigos-music-festival/) _2026-08-19 · Angelina Hicks and Michelle King · Voice of OC_ Tens of thousands of attendees are set to visit the Great Park for the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival in Irvine on Aug. 29. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Mosko: A Local Safety Plan For San Onofre’s Nuclear Waste Is Taking Shape](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/mosko-a-local-safety-plan-for-san-onofres-nuclear-waste-is-taking-shape/) _2026-08-19 · Sarah Mosko · Voice of OC_ 3 Million pounds of deadly nuclear waste are stranded in temporary storage canisters in a highly vulnerable configuration at San Onofre, with no end in sight. Irvine Mayor Larry Agran is taking the lead in protecting southern California by developing a local plan to better secure the waste while it remains there. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people… ## [State Denies Funding For Westminster’s Chemical Tank Emergency Response](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/state-denies-funding-for-westminsters-chemical-tank-emergency-response/) _2026-08-18 · Spencer Custodio · Voice of OC_ State officials denied Westminster’s reimbursement claim for the Memorial Day chemical tank emergency that saw tens of thousands of residents under evacuation orders and pushed cities to open care centers. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Governor Newsom secures federal disaster assistance for small businesses impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/18/governor-newsom-secures-federal-disaster-assistance-for-small-businesses-impacted-by-boyle-heights-warehouse-fire/) _2026-08-18 · corbinfarias · Governor of California_ Source ## [California leads in organized retail crime fight, recovers 8,500 stolen items in 9-day nationwide blitz](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/18/california-leads-in-organized-retail-crime-fight-recovers-8500-stolen-items-in-9-day-nationwide-blitz/) _2026-08-18 · dafnecruzrodriguez · Governor of California_ Source ## [Governor Newsom announces $95 million plan to expand EV charging and hydrogen fueling across California](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/18/governor-newsom-announces-95-million-plan-to-expand-ev-charging-and-hydrogen-fueling-across-california/) _2026-08-18 · kaylaratnasamy · Governor of California_ Source ## [Fullerton Looks to Adopt New Budget a Month Late With Millions in Cuts](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/fullerton-looks-to-adopt-new-budget-a-month-late-with-millions-in-cuts/) _2026-08-18 · Noah Biesiada · Voice of OC_ The city is facing serious problems with their budget, with plans to balance it for this year but no answers on what the future holds. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.17.2026](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/17/governor-newsom-signs-legislation-8-17-2026/) _2026-08-18 · corbinfarias · Governor of California_ Source ## [Orange Eyes a Car Purchase Rebate Program Ahead of Sales Tax Measure](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/orange-eyes-a-car-purchase-rebate-program-ahead-of-sales-tax-measure/) _2026-08-17 · Sara Leon · Voice of OC_ The City of Orange could be implementing a vehicle incentive program that could save residents and businesses up to $500 as city voters are slated to decide on a sales tax increase this November. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [OC Supervisors Appoint New ‘Toothless’ Law Enforcement Watchdog](https://voiceofoc.org/2026/08/oc-supervisors-appoint-new-toothless-law-enforcement-watchdog/) _2026-08-17 · Noah Biesiada · Voice of OC_ County leaders just appointed a new head of the Office of Independent Review after admitting it doesn’t really do anything. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate ## [ICYMI: Law signed by Governor Newsom helps pave the way for the world’s largest union of rideshare drivers](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/17/icymi-law-signed-by-governor-newsom-helps-pave-the-way-for-the-worlds-largest-union-of-rideshare-drivers/) _2026-08-17 · corbinfarias · Governor of California_ Source