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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee rejects first map for approval

Map-maker lauded for first efforts but received little support for concept

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

State Democrats indicate they want two Black, two Hispanic districts in Orange County district reorganization

In letter to advisory committee, lawmakers urge members to “uphold the principles of fair, equal and inclusive representation.”

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HOMELESSNESS

Housing NOW! rally protests ban on public sleeping, camping

Orange County joins nationwide call for affordable housing, end to homelessness

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Infrastructure disparities, homelessness top resident concerns at sixth Orange County redistricting meeting

Semrad urges committee to let public feedback be the "guiding voice" for redistricting task.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Pine Hills residents call for “one district” during Orange County redistricting meeting

Community says two-district split impacts representation.

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HOMELESSNESS

8 Myths of Homelessness

We bust the most enduring misunderstandings about who's lacking shelter and why.

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HOMELESSNESS

Anti-homeless camping ban depresses annual PIT Count

“People are intentionally trying to find places that can’t be found.”

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FINES AND FEES

Operation Greenlight helps safe drivers get suspended licenses back

Most suspensions are for nonpayment of court debt, not dangerous driving, says advocacy group.

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REDISTRICTING

Concerns about “outdated” census data dominate Orange County redistricting meeting

Residents say 2020 data doesn’t represent Orange County’s current demographics.

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