Actions Taken Today to Help the Homeless
Today, the Orange County Board of Supervisors took several actions to help the homeless: Continue reading
Category Archives: homeless
The OC Supervisors direct $15M for mental health housing to aid the homeless
Chairman Andrew Do and Vice Chairman Shawn Nelson directed the Orange County Health Care Agency to use $15 million of available unspent Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds for mental health housing projects. This funding is aimed at increasing the number of mental health housing units available in Orange County to house chronically homeless individuals with severe mental illnesses.
The directive was introduced by Chairman Andrew Do and seconded by Vice Chairman Shawn Nelson, both of whom have worked collaboratively to bring this to the Board of Supervisors. The Board approved the motion unanimously. This additional funding will be critical in completing future projects for MHSA Housing. Continue reading
Santa Ana’s Com Link Forum to address homelessness at a Jan. 25 meeting
Thursday, January 25th at 7 p.m. – Join Santa Ana’s Communication Linkages Forum for a meeting to learn more about what is being done to address:
- Addressing homelessness in all areas of our city including a homelessness panel discussion
- Update on the status of proposed city ordinance to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s – Granny Flats)
- Update on the status of proposed city ordinance to regulate mobile food vendors
- Healthcare – flu update
- “Neighbor to Neighbor” Segment & Announcements
How many people have to die on Santa Ana’s streets?
Jimmy was a black homeless man who stayed near Warner and Bristol and was often seen in a wheelchair. He had been around this area for some time and many knew him. Unfortunately, he lost his life on December 26th near the shopping center at Warner and Pacific.
Last year, a Santa Ana resident who saw Jimmy living on the sidewalk along Warner Ave. reached out to the city asking them to help Jimmy get into a shelter. The city contacted Jimmy several times and he finally agreed to allow them to take him to the Courtyard shelter in downtown Santa Ana. Unfortunately, Jimmy only stayed at the shelter a short time, and decided to go back to Warner and Bristol. Continue reading
Homeless Santa Ana man charged with possessing two guns and boxes of ammo
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2018
Case # 18CF0134
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A homeless man living on the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) in Orange was charged yesterday with possessing two firearms and two boxes of ammunition.
Defendant: Jeffrey Richard Lundell, 47, Santa Ana
Charged yesterday with: Continue reading
The County of Orange will close a portion of the Santa Ana River Trail for a project
County To Temporarily Close Portion of Santa Ana River Trail for Project, Actively Enforce Public Access Hours
Beginning Monday, January 22, 2018, the County of Orange will temporarily close a portion of the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) from Memory Lane in Orange to Taft Avenue/Ball Road in Anaheim for an environmental remediation project. Upon completion of the project, estimated to last up to three months, the County will reopen the closed portion of the SART for recreational trail use during posted public access hours. Continue reading
Homeless man charged with murdering a Santa Ana woman while trying to rape her
ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY NEWS RELEASE
Case # 18CF0058
Date: January 3, 2018
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A transient man is scheduled to be arraigned today for special circumstances murder during attempted rape after violently assaulting a 76-year-old homeless woman in Santa Ana.
Defendant: Rosendo Xo Pec, 22, Transient
Charged today with: Continue reading
Why is the City of Santa Ana misleading us about Hepatitis A cases in Orange County?
Is the city of Santa Ana telling us the truth about Hepatitis A?
A recent article on the homeless encampments in the Civic Center quotes Robert Cortez from the City Manager’s office:
“Cortez said city leaders are concerned about disease as a statewide outbreak of hepatitis that started in a San Diego homeless encampment and spread to Los Angeles and beyond. So far 672 have been reported statewide, but none in Orange County.” Continue reading
The OC Rescue Mission needs Thanksgiving donations
FOOD SHORTAGE: OC RESCUE MISSION CALLS ON COMMUNITY FOR URGENTLY NEEDED THANKSGIVING DONATIONS
As the holidays quickly approach, the Orange County Rescue Mission is preparing to host its 52nd annual Thanksgiving dinner, which will feed more than 660 homeless families and individuals in the region. Today, the organization has announced an urgent need for food donations from the local community.
“Thanksgiving dinner is an important gathering for both the Village of Hope residents and those living in surrounding areas, many of whom have never had the opportunity to take part in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” says Jim Palmer, President of the Orange County Rescue Mission. “We are currently experiencing a shortage of food, and we urgently need the help of the community in order to provide a memorable holiday experience for these men, women, and children in need.”
The Rescue Mission is currently in need of: Continue reading
Don’t miss the franken-tastic fun at OC Rescue Mission’s 2nd Annual Trunk-n-Treat
Don’t Miss the Franken-tastic Fun at OC Rescue Mission’s 2nd Annual Trunk-n-Treat!
Looking for a frightfully fun way to spend time with the whole family this Halloween? Join the OC Rescue Mission on Tuesday, October 31 from 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. for its 2nd Annual Trunk-n-Treat event!
Located at the Village of Hope, this spook-takular event will be filled with lots of spooky fun, including games, prizes, music, food, and a dunk tank for all to enjoy! Continue reading
The County will begin clearing the homeless out of the Santa Ana River Trail this Friday
County Announces Enforcement of Public Hours, Closure of One Area Along Santa Ana River Trail
Santa Ana, CA (Oct. 30, 2017) — On Friday, November 3, 2017, the County of Orange will begin active enforcement of public hours along the recreational Santa Ana River Trail (SART) that runs adjacent to the Santa Ana River flood control channel. In addition, beginning November 10, the County will permanently close to public use the west side of the flood control channel between 17th Street and Adams Avenue in the City of Fountain Valley.
OC Parks and the Orange County Flood Control District have had permanently posted signage declaring the public access hours along the entirety of the trail, though the hours have been inconsistently enforced. The public access hours will remain the same as currently posted, November 1-February 28 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 1-October 31 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Starting November 3, 2017, individuals who access the SART outside of the posted hours will be in violation of state trespass laws and subject to citation. Continue reading
A homeless man on a bike was killed when he cut into traffic in south Santa Ana
David Lee Macmillian, a 54-year-old homeless man, died Thursday evening, Oct. 26, hours after trying to ride his bicycle through opposing vehicle traffic and colliding with a Corvette, according to the O.C. Register.
Macmillian was apparently riding his bike north on the southbound side of Main St., on the sidewalk on Thursday night, at 6:46 p.m. Then he left the sidewalk and tried to cut through traffic, as he was riding his bike northeast near West Columbine Ave. That is when a yellow 2005 Corvette that was heading north on Main collided into him, according to the SAPD. Continue reading
The OC Sheriff has arrested over 180 homeless criminals at the Santa Ana Riverbed
Update on Sheriff’s Department enhanced homeless outreach
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 26, 2017) – After seven weeks of an enhanced enforcement presence along the Santa Ana Riverbed and in County flood control channels, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, along with partner law enforcement agencies from Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana and Fountain Valley, has made 180 arrests and, in concert with other agencies and organizations, offered services and resources to hundreds.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department on Sept. 6 increased efforts along the riverbed, and on Sept. 16 launched an enhanced deployment to target the criminal element proliferating in homeless encampments, while continuing to offer services and resources for those living along the riverbed. Continue reading
A transient was arrested after he allegedly attacked a Jack-in-the Box customer in Costa Mesa
Renato Gonzalez, a 35-year old transient, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attacking a Jack-in-the-Box customer, ransacking a 7-11 and then assaulting a police officer, according to the O.C. Register.
Gonzalez is now facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, battery on a peace officer and violently resisting arrest, according to the Costa Mesa police. Continue reading
A possibly homeless woman was struck by a vehicle and killed this morning on E. 17th St.
Santa Ana Police Department
Advisory: SAPD Investigating Early Morning Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision
On 10/13/2017 at 0103 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of 1500 E. 17th Street for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision. Officers arrived and the found a female Hispanic, approximately 50 years of age lying in the eastbound #3 lane of 17th Street just before Concord Street. Continue reading