Cleanup efforts across Union Pacific Railroad in Santa Ana have expanded to weekends with a police presence.

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Anaheim officials are moving forward with three new laws aimed at keeping public spaces safe as they clear homeless people out of parks and railways across the city.

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After years of resistance, Anaheim officials are moving forward with a new law that would mandate developers to build affordable homes in certain residential projects.

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After years of resistance to calls for an affordable housing mandate, Anaheim officials might require developers to account for low income homes in large residential projects.

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Costa Mesa City Council members approved expanding rental protections aid for residents by freeing up money that was slated to help with moving evicted residents. Now, city officials say they can help up to 25 more families.

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Proponents and officials say the conversion – featuring homes, retail and other businesses – will be an economic driver for the city which expects to lose millions in revenue due to a decrease in sales tax in five years.

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Irvine officials approved a land exchange with developer FivePoint Holdings so the city can get space to create a retail center and the developer can build more housing.

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Fullerton City Council members are grappling with how to best enforce street sweeping as they consider how they’re going to update the local ordinance and replace enforcement signs.

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Santa Ana officials delayed a vote on a new development project after union representatives raised concerns that developers haven’t reached agreement with local labor.

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Through a mixture of state and local funds, city and county leaders found a new method of developing affordable housing.

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Anaheim officials are slated to consider strengthening their anti-camping laws after a Supreme Court ruling, joining a host of OC cities to tighten regulations on homeless camps.

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Seven candidates all offered up different approaches to repair Fullerton’s rundown roads, fix the rocky budget and build more affordable housing at a Monday night question and answer forum.

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One year after independent investigators alleged a culture of developer favoritism at city hall, Anaheim officials are brainstorming ways to create more affordable homes.

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While city leaders have avoided penalties so far, Gov. Gavin Newsom called them out for abusing the law and promised to hold them accountable.

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Amid calls for rent control and eviction concerns, Anaheim officials are questioning if they should involve themselves in enforcing state renter protection laws.

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Ahead of the November election, cities across OC are updating and bolstering their anti-camping laws. Will officials in Santa Ana – home to the county’s most homeless residents – follow?

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Voice of OC unveils its election guide - earlier than ever - to this season’s hottest local races.

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Newport Beach officials are shoring up their anti-camping laws after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year as residents complain of witnessing public urination, defecation and drug use.

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After years of resistance, Anaheim officials are slated to consider mandating developers to build affordable homes in housing projects, commonly known as inclusionary housing laws.

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Garden Grove officials may soon become the latest in OC to craft an anti-camping law following a Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for cities to crackdown on homeless encampments.

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