OC's Historic Homeless Crisis
This is a chronological history of homelessness in Orange County.
Our collection of headlines from newspaper articles, television news broadcasts, news blogs, etc. begins with the most current and dates back to as far as 2011.
The History is in the Headlines!
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January 2017
Highlights -- People's Task Force forms to address homeless issues in Anaheim -- Rains pummel riverbed encampments -- Armories open during the day over rainy weekends -- Homeless man murdered in Anaheim -- Costa Mesa contemplates restrooms for the homeless -- Shipping containers used to construct housing for homeless veteran's --
February 2017
Highlights --Homeless living in Santa Ana River Trail encampments warned to leave by OC Public Works -- Torrential rains delay eviction of riverbed homeless -- Homeless deaths hit all-time high -- Protestors fight plans to evict homeless at SART -- County begins dismantling homeless encampments at SART -- Mohammed Aly arrested in protest of displacement of riverbed encampment -- First mention of Fairview Developmental Center as possible venue to house homeless -- Another homeless man murdered in Anaheim -- Homeless man dies in blaze under bridge -- ACLU files lawsuit against county after fencing of encampment -- Second lawsuit filed against county for seizing homeless personal property -- Volunteers help homeless move at SART -- Judge issues restraining order to halt seizing of homeless personal property --
2/9/2017 Santa Ana Attorney Arrested For Protesting Displacement of Homeless in Riverbed | OC Weekly
2/17/2017 Judge halts San Clemente's power to issue building permits over homeless ... | OC Register
March 2017
Highlights -- YouTube videos showing SART homeless encampments go viral -- Homeless man dies after encounter with Huntington Beach police -- Angels ask for more security for stadium -- More rain on the way - --County promises that part of Kraemer Place shelter will open by end of April -- Email Scandal: Shawn Nelson directed Public Works project to displace riverbed encampments --
April 2017
Highlights -- Costa Mesa residents gather to discuss homeless issues there -- Mohammed Aly nearly tased for defending homeless children at BOS meeting -- Homeless ask for portable restrooms, showers at SART encampments -- Federal Judge tours homeless encampments at SART -- No injuries from fire at SART encampment --
4/27/2017 Santa Ana riverbed homeless ask supervisors for portable bathrooms, showers | OC Register
May 2017
Highlights -- Kraemer Place homeless shelter finally opens at half capacity -- PIT homeless count reveals 7% increase in visible homelessness in 2 years -- Mary's Kitchen re-opens after fire -- Advocates place portable restrooms at riverbed without authorization -- Shawn Nelson wants to build homeless shelter at Irvine's Great Park -- 18 year old homeless girl dies at riverbed encampment -- Suspect arrested in killing of 2 homeless men -- Anaheim removes portable restrooms for homeless at riverbed encampment -- Supervisor Spitzer pledges $2,000 towards portable restrooms for homeless --
June 2017
Highlights -- BOS plan to dismantle SART encampments while providing restrooms, showers and links to housing falls through -- Homeless advocates rally outside and pack meeting during budget hearings -- BOS adopts pilot project to get homeless out of SART and into permanent housing -- Irvine City Council criticizes county plan for homeless shelter on 100 acres in Great Park -- Susan Price after one year as OC's homeless czar -- County's new budget increases spending for Sheriff and DA but no increase in housing for homeless -- Anaheim considers homeless camping ordinances, creates homeless work group -- Homeless encampment sprouts at Tustin Civic Center --
6/28/2017 Homeless encampment sprouts at Tustin Civic Center - drawing both concern... | OC Register
July 2017
Highlights -- Anaheim removes bus benches near Disneyland because of homeless -- County targets encampment near Honda Center -- Heatwave torments homeless encampment dwellers -- County partners with CityNet to clear SART -- Homeless advocates hold "sleep out" protest at main gate to Disneyland -- San Clemente forms task force to deal with homeless issues -- Police investigate suspicious death of homeless man in Santa Ana -- Homeless encamped at Tustin Civic Center told to leave -- Dana Point feels the visible increase of homeless encampments there -- Hepatitis outbreak in San Diego county adds growing concerns --
7/12/2017 San Clemente's Public Safety Task Force eyes homeless encampments, other ... | OC Register
7/14/2017 County notifies homeless people near Honda Center that they will have to ... | OC Register
7/19/2017 Santa Ana River Trail walkers, cyclists fear homeless, give up outdoor "jewel" | OC Register
7/27/2017 Notices posted at Tustin Civic Center tell homeless to clear out for interim library | OC Register
August 2017
Highlights -- Group files lawsuit against Santa Ana for violating rights of homeless -- Dana Point creates homeless task force to take on exploding issue -- Fountain Valley river trail encampment growing problem for residents -- 11,000 sign petition demanding the removal of homeless encampments at SART --
September 2017
Highlights -- Second case of Hepatitis A reported in OC -- Both L.A. and San Diego announce Hepatitis A outbreaks -- Anaheim declares health and safety State of Emergency -- Sheriff's deputies begin patrolling SART homeless encampments --
9/18/2017 Forget Trump's Wall: Angels Ask County for 12 ft. - High Fence to Keep Out ... | OC Weekly
9/19/2017 Activists Protest Against Halo's Proposed Anti-Homeless Wall Outside Angel ... | OC Weekly
9/19/2017 Dana Point residents express safety concerns after stabbing of 66 yr old ... | OC Register
October 2017
Highlights -- Santa Ana cracks down on homeless encampment -- Supervisor Nelson announces county's plan to "push" homeless people into Anaheim neighborhoods. -- County steps up patrols and enforcement at SART --
10/2/2017 Santa Ana to Ban Homeless Pets in Civic Center Because That's City's Worst ... | OC Weekly
November 2017
Highlights -- Stricter rules enforced by deputies along SART -- County begins massive eviction of homeless encampment in Fountain Valley -- Homeless advocates rent U-Haul trucks and move belongings of homeless people to Judge Carter's injunction zone near Anaheim Stadium -- County provides additional security at Costa Mesa library where homeless people congregate -- Dana Point finds homeless camp on roof of library there -- Homeless advocates present evidence of civil rights violations to special United Nations investigator --
11/17/2017 Altercations, homeless people living on roof at Dana Point Library need ... | OC Register
December 2017
Highlights -- Costa Mesa approves mobile toilets for homeless -- HUD reports surge in homeless population at crisis level in the west -- Homeless encampment near Anaheim Stadium swells as county continues pushing SART inhabitants northward --
12/7/2017 San Clemente residents ask relief from areas of fire hazards, encampment ... | OC Register
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