According to a series of tweets by the Huntington Beach Police Department, the Huntington Beach Homeless Task Force (HTF) regularly patrols the City in an effort to offer help and services to those experiencing homelessness. In particular, on Thursday, August 4, the HTF visited a private parking lot with the …continue reading
Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) thanked the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for awarding more than $20 million to Orange and San Diego Counties to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 cases among individuals who are homeless. “I appreciate the Department of Housing and Community …continue reading
Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) announced that the State of California has awarded almost $20 million to help house military veterans in San Diego and Orange counties who are or at risk of becoming homeless. “Our military veterans have made significant sacrifices to serve our country and no one should …continue reading
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced the sale of $500 million in revenue bonds for the State’s No Place Like Home (NPLH) program, a groundbreaking effort to use voter-approved income tax revenues earmarked to help relieve the state’s homeless problem. The bonds sold are designated as “Social Bonds” because they …continue reading
One of Long Beach’s most highly anticipated annual events will kick off with a unique event for some very special guests. Five top Long Beach chefs will treat over 200 homeless men, women and children to a multi-course gourmet lunch at Long Beach Rescue Mission July 30th, announced Dine LBC …continue reading
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, the county’s lead negotiator for homeless litigation, issued the following statement on the landmark settlement: “This settlement is an important step forward in Orange County’s efforts to build our System of Care and broader homeless response plan.” “We’re showing the way forward with this settlement …continue reading
Saving the lives of homeless individuals in Orange County one day at a time is no easy task, but Second Chance Orange County (SCOC), rises to the challenge. Last year 235 individuals died in one of the richest counties in the country. SCOC has helped more than 200 individuals to …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for April 14 through April 20 include Spring egg hunts, generous support for the homeless, and the passing of Darrell Essex. The Top Ten Stories for April 14 through April 20 stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Long Beach …continue reading
With coordination and support from the California Military Department, the Orange County Armory Emergency Shelter Program in Santa Ana and Fullerton is operating on a 24-hour basis beginning February 14 through Saturday morning to provide shelter and protection to the homeless community during the current and predicted rain. Due to …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for January 2019 include fatal accidents, state politics, insurance fraud and a special investigation. The Top Ten Stories for January 2019 were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze over the month of January 2019 (excluding weather forecasts and events): Bicyclist killed in Seal Beach accident …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for Top Ten Stories for January 6 through January 12 include two fatal bicycle accidents, political endorsements, a big bust in Cypress, and coordinate homeless care.em> The Top Ten Stories for Top Ten Stories for January 6 through January 12 read stories at Orange County Breeze over …continue reading