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| Volume 2 | Issue 21 |
June 3, 2022 |
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Dear Neighbor:
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A Foundation for Future Generations
I began the week by honoring the fallen in service who sacrificed for our great country. Memorial Day is a time to strengthen and fortify our foundation for future generations. It is a time to reeducate ourselves and our children of our history, and recognize the ultimate sacrifices of heroes ... not only in death but during life, so that every succeeding generation will be worthy of those we honor on that day. The cost of forgetting is too great.
Our thoughts go out to families mourning their loved ones who died in service to our Country. I know that the contribution of these military men and women make America the land of the free and we can never take these sacrifices and lost lives for granted.
Flag Day Celebration 2022
The United States Army is celebrating its 247th birthday and it’s also Flag Day!
Join me at my 1st Annual Flag Day celebration co-hosted by the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor and held at the historic Old Orange County Courthouse. Distinguished speakers include Col. Julie A. Balten from the 63rd commander of the Los Angeles District and Retired Army Justice Eileen C. Moore. Flags will be on display beginning on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 9 a.m. through Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 6 p.m. A program will take place on June 14th at 4 p.m to recognize the occasion, with distinguished speakers include Col. Julie A. Balten from the 63rd commander of the Los Angeles District and Retired Army Justice Eileen C. Moore.
To R.S.V.P. or dedicate a flag for our Field of Honor call our office at (714) 834-3220 or reserve your spot online.
Pride Month
June is officially Pride month here in Orange County. Our office proudly displays our Pride Flag all year long in honor of our community and to remind everyone, especially our youth, that you are valued, loved, and deserve safety and respect.
New Senior Housing
As our 2022 Point in Time Count demonstrates, there’s an unprecedented demand for senior housing in our County, with a 6% increase in homeless seniors over the age of 62. See more: Here
This week we broke ground on new low-income senior apartments in Huntington Beach, which will result in 44 units. This comes as the result of collaborative efforts and I will continue to work with cities, affordable housing developers, and community partners to leverage state and federal funds to build badly needed senior housing.
Read More: OC Register: New low-income senior apartments coming to Huntington Beach.
 (left to right) Huntington Beach Councilwomen Rhonda Bolton and Natalie Moser, O.C. Supervisor Katrina Foley, H.B. Mayor Barbara Delgleize, Jamboree President and CEO Laura Archuleta and assistant city manager of H.B. Travis Hopkins during a groundbreaking ceremony for Huntington Beach Seniors, a new affordable housing development along Beach Boulevard, on Wednesday.(Photo credit: Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer
On Thursday, a senior community-member reached out to our office with her rent 6-months behind and battling depression from the fear of becoming homeless. We must do everything we can to help our elders and every resident in our County. Projects like this one will help.
Chamber of Commerce: Vision Makers
 Caption: (Top: right to left) Dr. Annebelle Nery, Santa Ana College President, shares her goal for every student and Jena Jensen, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) (Bottom: right to left) Supervisor Foley and Dr. Annebelle Nery,
On Thursday Morning, we presented a Certificate to Dr. Annebelle Nery, Santa Ana College President, at the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Vision Makers Breakfast at Morton’s. Dr. Nery spoke about how her upbringing shapes her efforts to make Santa Ana College into a place where every student can achieve upward mobility.
Podcast Discussion
Be sure to listen to the podcast discussion with host attorney M.C. Sungaila about my work, including why I entered the field of law and how this leads me to prioritize gathering the facts and standing firm while protecting our communities.
Sungalia is frequently recognized for her sustained commitment to community service and pro bono work, particularly on behalf of women and girls. She also received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an honor she shares with seven U.S. Presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and others. Listen: Here
OC Cares Juvenile Planning Meeting
On Thursday, I helped to open our OC Cares Juvenile planning meeting as we discussed strategies to improve juvenile access to community college and vocational training and development, along with partnerships and actions that will make a difference as our youth reenter the community with success. Alex Rounaghi, our District Policy Advisor, shares more about juvenile justice, goals, and this meeting below.
2022 Career Fair
If you’re looking for a new career, attend the 2022 Career Fair at the OC Fair & Event Center (Lot F at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa) this Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applicants must be 16 or older and a printed resume is recommended but not required. Learn More here or find more career fair options below.
It’s graduation season. I love supporting our students. The future is bright!
Congrats to all the graduates and their families!
Be Well,
 Katrina Foley
Supervisor
County of Orange
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In This Edition
Read more about our District and County Initiatives in your community, upcoming State of the County address, along with
health and
community news.
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Vote Centers Now Open for June 7 Statewide Direct Primary Election
The Registrar of Voters will provide the County with expanded options for casting a ballot in the June 7 Statewide Direct Primary Election through the opening of 43 Vote Centers.
To find a Vote Center in your neighborhood, visit Voting Locations | OC Vote. The Registrar of Voters’ interactive mapping tool also shows the locations of the 120 ballot drop boxes in the County.
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May 28 - June 3, 2022 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) at select Vote Centers .
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June 4 - June 6, 2022 (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.) additional Vote Centers open.
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June 7, 2022 (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Voters may use Vote Centers to vote in-person, request a replacement ballot, drop off their voted mail ballot, update their registration, or take care of other voting needs.
Board of Supervisors Meeting
- Attend our 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting: Here
- View the Agenda: Here
- See a list of our upcoming 2022 Board meetings: Here
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Watch last week's important: District Update
Orange County Public Budget Workshop
Watch this week's County Public Budget Workshop: Here
Find more information in our Citizens’' Guide to the 2022-23 Budget Here
Legislative Update
Alex Rounaghi, Policy Advisor
Yesterday, I participated in a four hour meeting on juvenile justice in Orange County.
Supervisor Foley, Deputy CEO Lilly Simmering, Chief Deputy Probation Officer Daniel Hernandez, and Judge Craig Arthur kicked off the event with inspiring remarks about the importance of creating opportunities for all youth in Orange County to have the opportunity to live up to their potential.
The offsite location where the meeting was held included four working groups on relevant topics, including in-custody services, courts, prevention, and reentry. I participated in the reentry working group. We discussed strategies to improve access to community college, vocational training and workforce development through union partnerships, housing, and many other important components of our juvenile justice system.
Supervisor Foley and I look forward to the important work ahead to improve outcomes for youth in our juvenile justice system. Please contact us with your ideas or feedback: Alex.Rounaghi@ocgov.com
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Constituent Services Manager
Please reach out to me at any time with questions or concerns: Manuel.Chavez@ocgov.com
Representing Garden Grove and Santa Ana.
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The Next Step for Orange County Students
Hello District!
On Thursday Evening, in addition to joining Supervisor Foley at the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce Vision Makers Breakfast, I also accompanied her to the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 59th Annual Athletics Award Dinner where we presented the student athletes with a Certificate of Recognition for their amazing accomplishments. We wish these and all Orange County students the best in their next life steps!
Finally, Supervisor Foley and I will attend the 75th Costa Mesa Fish Fry at Lions Park in Costa Mesa this Saturday. The festival runs from Friday, June 3, 2022, to Sunday, June 5, 2022. Another bonus is that Lions Park recently reopened with new playground equipment, including a zip line. I hope you can all attend.
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Constituent Services Manager
Please reach out to me at any time with questions or concerns: Kalvin.Alvarez@ocgov.com
Representing Anaheim, Orange, Tustin, Animal Services.
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Give Where You Live
On Thursday, our office proudly presented certificates of recognition to the Orange Elks Lodge #1475 at the Community Foundation of Orange's “Give Where You Live” Gala.
An active participant in Orange County since 1925, it was our pleasure to honor Orange Elks Lodge at this event. Today (Friday), I will attend the Tustin Community Foundation's "An Evening to Remember Event," as we honor the 2021 Tustin Area Man and Woman of the Year.
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Stephanie Wade – Veterans Policy Advisor
Memorial Day passed, but many Gold Star families continue to grieve the loss of a son or daughter during a far-off conflict. More than 1 million soldiers, sailors, coastguardsmen, airmen and Marines gave their lives to defend our Nation and I want to call special attention to a group of heroes to hold close to our hearts.
On Thursday August 26, 2021, a bombing outside the gates of the Kabul Airport killed 13 servicemembers. While they came from all over our great Nation, the sailor and eleven Marines were stationed at Camp Pendleton ... making them our neighbors. My thoughts are with them, their families, and loved ones. We may not have known them, but we owe them.
Please join me in remembering them and their heroism:
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Espinoza, 20, of Rio Bravo, Tex.
- Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole Gee, 23, of Roseville, Calif.
- Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, 31, of Utah
- Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss, 23, of Corryton, Tenn.
- Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, of Indio, Calif.
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, 20, Jackson, Wyo.
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, 20, of Norco, Calif.
- Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan William-Tyeler Page, 23, of Omaha
- Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario, 25, Lawrence, Mass.
- Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, 22, Logansport, Ind.
- Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, 20, of Wentzville, Mo.
- Navy Hospital Corpsman Max Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio
 Supervisor Foley’s Memorial Day Wreath was presents at the Tri-Cities Commemoration at the Old Santa Ana Cemetery
Cindy Tran-Chang – Policy Advisor
I hope that you marked your calendars to attend Supervisor Foley’s first-ever Flag Day celebration and program on June 14, 2022. I’m currently working hard, behind the scenes, to plan for this event alongside our staff. One exciting feature is coordinating the attendance of our local Girl Scouts so that our youth can participate in this patriotic event and experience civic engagement.
Over the last few weeks, I’ve sat in on briefings on a range of topics presented by the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department, John Wayne Airport, OC Community Resources, OC Public Works, and OC Waste & Recycling offices.
Michele Mullen – Community Outreach Director
Supervisor Katrina Foley recently received unanimous Board approval for her initiative to provide $1.2 million in small business grants for 4th Street businesses impacted by the pandemic and the OCTA streetcar construction. Learn more: Here
To further support these businesses, our staff regularly visits local 4th Street Businesses, including:
Alta Baja Market
Boba Company
Crave
Newport Rib Company
Perla
Shop Angel's Flowers
The Deli Station
Tut Tut
Please reach out to our office if you would like us to support your business by using your services for future events: Michele.Mullen@ocgov.com
Health News
Ask the Doctor Series
We are grateful for the health of our County and residents, but it's important to always keep learning! View a helpful vaccine fact sheet from the California Department of Public Health or participate in our @ochealth Ask the Doctor Series is presented by Latino Health Access and topics include vaccines, booster shots, and more!
**This series is available in multiple language options.
COVID-19 Vaccine Data
As of June 3, 2022, 2,318,150 Orange County residents are fully vaccinated and 1,292,844 received their 4th shot or booster dose. The 7-day average positivity rate (6/3//22) in our County is 7.6%. This equals out to 25.6 daily positive COVID cases per 100k residents or 418.4 positive PCR tests received per day.
COVID-19 Testing Kits
Please call (714) 834-2000 for more information.
Second Saturday: FREE Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry
Stop by on the second Saturday of every month for our FREE pet food at our Family First Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry!
Pet of the Week
 Flower at OC Animal Care
Flower arrived at OC Animal Care in need of immediate medical attention. Based on Flower’s wounds, Verterinary staff recognized the cause of her injuries as being struck by a car. In addition to sustaining a head injury, Flower fractured 2 femurs and experienced other wounds. Staff rushed her into surgery and, while each wound was individually treated, Flower required much-needed time in the care of volunteer foster caretakers to rest, heal, and gain back her strength
We are excited to report that Flower’s recovery continued, making her ready to find her furr-ever family! Flower is as sweet as her name and loves all humans. She will nuzzle right into your hand in hopes of attention, while giving you the sweetest purr.
Interested in providing this beautiful 2-year-old girl a loving furr-ever home? Call (714) 935-6848 to schedule an adoption appointment today! Find out more: Here
Southern California Edison
Attend this virtual update! Register: Here
Save the Date: OC Pride Festival
On June 25, 2022, the Orange County LGBT Pride Love Out Loud Festival returns to Downtown Santa Ana after a 2-year hiatus.
Find out more: Here
Celebrity Book Reading
Help celebrate the great readers at Rio Vista Elementary School (310 N Rio Vista St, Anaheim, CA 92806) with a Celebrity Book Reading on Monday, June 6, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Attendees will help students celebrate the conclusion of their 40-book challenge, culminating in a Celebrity Book Reading featuring celebrity actors and performers, including The Ochoa Boyz, Classical Pianist Grace Fong, and Theater Actress Angela Jeong .
Home Ownership Programs
If you’re interested in Home Ownership, reserve your spot now for Habitat OC’s Saturday, June 4, 2022, Homebuyer Orientation. Learn how you can transform your family’s life and become a homeowner. Register today: Here
Garden Grove
Coming Soon: OC Parks
1st Annual Reentry Resource Fair
Youth Career Fair
First Saturday Art Walk
Saturday, June 4, 2022
7 – 10 p.m.
This month, visit galleries, alternative spaces, studios, artist booths, and see live performances throughout Downtown Santa Ana. It's a great time to spend an evening enjoying the Arts and great restaurants in our community. Make a date, bring your friends and family, and stroll the historic streets to enjoy the culture of this wonderful city.
Find out more: Here
Veterans Career Fair
Businesses in Orange County
We are restocking our District office's essential supplies and want to support local Orange County businesses. Please contact us with business and vendor recommendations for printer, clothing, and office supplies.
 If you have questions or comments that you'd like to share, in relation to the committees below, please email me at Katrina.Foley@ocgov.com
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