COMMUNITY OPINION
Kriz: Another 21 People Died “Without Fixed Abode” in OC Last Month, 289 for the Year
Another 21 people died “without fixed abode” in OC last month, 289 for the year to date. This corresponds to a 28% decrease from last year’s record 400 homeless deaths at this time of year. However, the OC homeless death rate remains over 1 homeless death per day, every day.
Harlan: Housing is the Key to Costa Mesa’s Continued Prosperity
Housing–rising costs, limited new supply, and lack of affordability–is the existential issue facing Costa Mesa. It not only affects people’s daily lives and pocketbooks, but also impacts the community’s prosperity and growth. Costa Mesa is on the right track to reduce homelessness and create more housing opportunities.
Mavrovouniotis: Senior County Managers Enabled the Andrew Do Scandal
A number of county executives connected to the Andrew Do – Viet America Society scandal left quietly. Two key figures implicated in the scandal still hold high office. One is Andrew Do himself, whose term will end this year. The other is Dylan Wright, Director of OC Community Resources.
Phelps: OCPA’s Gasoline on the Fire
Much of California’s intermittent wind and solar power never makes it to the market. This problem is exacerbated by Orange County Power Authority, which loads excessive amounts of unreliable renewables onto the power grid. In the process, OCPA needlessly undermines California, putting it on a crash course with regular blackouts.
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