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January 20, 2023 |
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Dear neighbor:
With all the celebrations completed, we are ready to get to work for the Fabulous 5th District! I look forward to many collaborations, conversations, and a can-do attitude for solving community concerns. Thanks to everyone who joined us. Let’s go!
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 I feel humbled and honored by the incredible outpouring of support on Sunday during our community swearing in ceremony. Thank you to Supervisor Janice Hahn, Chair of the Los Angeles County (All Women) Board of Supervisors, for joining us. I look forward to working together on a regional approach to transportation, ending homelessness, protecting our coast, and support for our local economies.
 At our community swearing in ceremony, we enjoyed performances from Diana Farrell of Lyric Opera of Orange County, the Corona del Mar High School Drumline, the Pacific Symphony, and MenAlive! We are so fortunate to live in Orange County, a community ripe with musical talent.
   On Monday, I attended the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast at New Song Church where I opened the event with remarks on our unfortunate increase in hate crimes here in Orange County, but how Dr. King continues to inspire us all to serve.
 Then on Tuesday, I swore in the Chair of the Airport Commission Sue Dvorak! I look forward to working together on finding ways we can improve John Wayne Airport for the betterment of our community and quality of life.
 I met with Congressman Mike Levin on Wednesday morning in San Juan Capistrano to discuss ways we can work together to bring federal support to Orange County for sand replenishment of our south county coast, railroad realignment, a solution for the spent nuclear fuel at SONGS, and key community infrastructure projects for him to support.
 Afterwards, I met with San Clemente Councilmember Mark Enmeier to get to know each other and talk about ways we can partner on solutions to increased homelessness in our region.
On Thursday, I enjoyed celebrating Waymakers on 50 years of continual service to Orange County at their 50th Anniversary Reception. Since its founding in 1972, Waymakers has evolved to guide positive and lasting change for vulnerable children and families by designing programs that shelter children, support crime victims, counsel youth and families, resolve conflicts and educate communities celebrating 50 years of continual service to Orange County.
Over the years, Waymakers has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals through direct service and outreach – fulfilling its purpose and promise of changing Orange County communities for the better. I value every opportunity to celebrate the organizations that make real change in Orange County, and Waymakers is one of them.
 Here I am (L to R) with OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer, Ronetta Johnson Chief Executive Officer for Waymakers, and President of the Waymakers Board of Directors Ann Stawicki
Then I went to the Newport Beach Boat Parade Awards Reception where we recognized the board parade winners.
This morning, I went on ThisDay in Laguna Woods to discuss progress on developing a County Master Plan for Aging, health care, updates on the railroad stabilization in San Clemente, and the latest on our search for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) options to replace the OC Power Authority. Watch my segment HERE!
 Then I attended the celebration ceremony for The Tea House on Los Rios! This year marks 25 years in business, and what an accomplishment. The Tea House provides a welcoming atmosphere where members of the community can build relationships, one teacup at a time. + I love their family’s intergenerational story of creating a beautiful business from the ground up and supporting their staff along the way.
 Finally, I'd like to send my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Darnell Calhoun. Please support his family here.
 Signing off for this week!
Be Well,
 Katrina Foley
Supervisor
County of Orange
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In This Edition
Read more about local events, community and health news, District and County initiatives, and other important updates!
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Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meeting On January 24, 2023
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Cindy Tran-Chang
Policy Advisor
It’s a new year and we are ready to serve the new District 5! I was inspired by the speeches from Supervisor Katrina Foley’s Community Swearing In ceremony over the weekend. We will keep moving on; listening, progressing, and taking action to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
To build our foundation, we started this week with updating contact information for the various entities we work with. This includes elected officials, schools and school districts, the Legislature, Chamber of Commerce offices, nonprofits, service clubs, veterans' groups, special districts and advisory teams. I created a form for individuals and organizations to add their current contact details. Maintaining this list allows us to keep our stakeholders connected, engaged, and updated on the latest and greatest! Please sign up here.
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Annie Mitchell
Policy Analyst
Hello to our Newsletter readers! This week, I was honored to host a meeting with OneLegacy the Organ Procurement Organization (OPOs) that serves seven Southern California Counties. Organ Procurement Organizations provide a bridge between hospitals, organ donors and organ recipients to promote a successful transplant matching and donation process. I learned so much about the complexity of organ donation. Less than 1% of all U.S. deaths result in a clinically compatible organ donor. In the human body eight organs are transplantable. For a typical donor, three organs are healthy enough to undergo the transplantation procedure. This measure primarily ensures the health and safety of the organ recipient. Last night the Supervisor attended the Life Savers Foundation gala! This organization established with a mission to assist donors with expenses, learn more about them here!
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Stephanie Wade
Veterans Policy Advisor
Last Friday night, Bobby McDonald and I took County Veterans Service Officer George Dixon and OC CalVet Coordinator Ben Gales out for Steak Night at our VFW Post 3173 in Anaheim. The three things that impressed me most about George were his deep knowledge of veterans benefits, his straightforward ‘veterans-first’ philosophy and his ideas for reinvigorating our County Veterans Services. He gets that wait times are too long and has plans not only to shorten those wait times but to get his Claims Officers out into the community. I’ll be working with George to set up a VSO visit for the Supervisor soon.
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Adam Tallabas
District Representative
What a week! In preparation for next week’s Board of Supervisors & OCTA Meetings, I prepared the Supervisor on a number of issues coming before both Boards, including those concerning OC Public Works, the Railroad Stabilization Project, & the Project V Ridership Report. I have particular interest in OCTA Agenda Item 10: Project V Ridership Report. Project V, a grant program that each city can apply for, is used to develop alternative transportation systems such as the Laguna Beach Summer Breeze. I have interest in using the lessons learned with Project V to expand alternative transportation options in Orange County, particularly for young people and/or college students who may be the biggest benefactors of these modes of transportation.
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Commission Updates
An update from Michael Wellborn, Parks Commissioner: I went down to the mouth of the Santa Ana River this week. The rain and wind were wild! But the brown pelicans could have cared less.
 
Apply to Join a Commission!
If you or someone you know is interested in joining one of the county's commissions, please consider applying through the link here.
Health News
Michele Mullen
Community Outreach Director
COVID-19 Data:
As of January 17, 2023, 2,365,038 Orange County residents are fully vaccinated. The 7-day average positivity rate (01/19/23) in our County is 10.4%. This equals out to 10.1 daily positive COVID cases per 100k residents.
As of January 19, 2023 Orange County Health Agency reported 1,515 new cases this week. There were 248 people reported in Orange County hospitals with Coronavirus on Thursday, including 28 in the ICU.
As of January 18, 2023 Orange County Health Care Agency reported that the RSV and Monkey Pox cases are continuing to stabilize and are on a downward trend.
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The National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey is in OC!
OC Health – REMINDER: The CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has arrived in Orange County! NHANES is a unique survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) that collects data on the health of people living in the U.S. through interviews and physical exams.
Participation in the NHANES is by invitation only – but if you are invited, we encourage you to participate! For more information visit https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/participant.htm or call 855-958-0631.
OC Animal Care
In our ongoing efforts to keep the shelters clear, starting this year, OCAC will waive fees for adult dogs over 25 pounds adopted by residents across Orange County! The normal adoption fee for adult dogs ranges from $100 - $200. Help our furry friends at the shelter find loving homes.
Pet of the Week
Meet Rogue, the ravishing one-year-old Alaskan Malamute Mix! This handsome hunk is not only good looking, he is playful and intelligent too. Rogue loves to learn and has even picked up some basic training commands while in our care. Rogue is excited to show-off his tricks with his forever family!
If you're interested in adopting Rogue, give us a call at (714) 935-6848 and mention Animal ID: A1796084.
UVSA Tết Festival
The UVSA is hosting a Tết Festival from January 27-29 at the OC Fair Event Center. Tết is an important tradition in Vietnamese culture, so join them to celebrate!
Corona Del Mar Chamber Networking into the New Year
Join the Corona Del Mar Chamber as we mingle & mix with community friends & neighbors! Appreciate the world of ART while enjoying a glass of wine & light appetizers! An ideal opportunity to get out & meet new people.
NO RSVP NECESSARY
Welcoming CdM Chamber Members, Guests, & the Community at Large!
Location: Southern California Art Projects + Exhibition at 2859 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
For more information, call (949) 673-4050 or go to CdmChamber.com Info@Cdmchamber.com.
Jump in to 2023 with Love Costa Mesa
Their first quarterly City Leaders Gathering of 2023 is being held on Thursday, February 9, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
They will be focusing on the Neighboring Initiative and hearing about all that is happening with our neighbors in Costa Mesa, from their Neighboring Initiative Director, Reina Cuthill.
Substance Abuse Resource
 Detox.com’s mission is to provide the best free resources for people to find self-help with substance abuse through detox and other mental health strategies. Check out their website for more information!
OC Alert
Sign up for AlertOC to get notified in case of emergency in Orange County. The mass notification system is designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed in the event of a time-sensitive emergency. YOU MUST OPT IN TO RECEIVE ALERTS. Register today at AlertOC.org.
Appointments for Veterans Services
OC Workforce Solutions
Ready Set OC offers no-cost employment training for Orange County youth ages 14-24, including those with disabilities or IEP plans, former or current foster children, pregnant or parenting, offender/ex-offender, and those experiencing homelessness, including couch-surfing or at risk of homelessness.
To find out more information, call the OC Business and Economic Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500 or text (657) 210-1295. Email info@readysetoc.com
Equity in OC
Are you in charge of a grassroots organization? the Equity in OC initiative is releasing a POWER BUILDING FUND to provide smaller, grassroots organizations with the opportunity to build their infrastructure and/or capacity
Learn More: Here
Committee Appointments
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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