District 4 Newsletter: CHAP launch, Kids Fishing Derby, National Night Out and More!

Last week, we launched our newest partnership with Cal State Fullerton, the Community Health Ambassador Program (CHAP).

Through the use of $450,000 from my 4th District discretionary fund, we have launched this new initiative to strengthen our public health system and also support the training of the next generation of public health leaders.

The pilot program will focus on the City of Stanton to develop a model to promote and support improved health outcomes. Students enrolled in the CSUF Master of Public Health program will design, implement, and evaluate targeted interventions to reduce health disparities and establish a sustainable model to improve community health.

Thank you to CSUF for partnering with us on this new program. Congratulations to the incoming master of public health students on partaking in this new and exciting program. 

Join us for our fall Fourth District Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday September 20, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Tri-City Regional Park located at 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd. Placentia, CA 92870. 

Residents of the Fourth District, including the cities of Stanton, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Placentia, and Anaheim, may RSVP for the Kids Fishing Derby until the event capacity is reached.

To RSVP for the event, please click here.

Kids ages 6 to 15 years old may participate in the Fishing Derby. Fishing rods and bait will be available at no-cost while supplies last.

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This month, Team Chaffee delivered backpacks filled with school supplies and important County resources to the 12 school districts located in Fourth District. These resources include information from OC Public Libraries, OCTA’s Youth Ride Free Bus Pass program, the OC Health Care Agency’s Mental Health and Wellness services, and more.

Over 1,450 backpacks were delivered, ensuring students could start the school year off prepared. 

I had a blast at Craig Regional Park for one of their concert in the park series. 

Audience members got to listen and dance to Katie Ferrara and the Pistol Blondes. It was a great night to enjoy country music. 

Thank you to OC Parks staff for a great concert. For additional details about the full Summer Concert Series lineup and other OC Parks programs, visit OCParks.com

My staff attended the City of Placentia and City of Buena Park National Night Out.

They met with local first responders, enjoyed live demonstrations, and learned about the outstanding service of Orange County's finest and bravest. We were happy to see community members learn about local public safety efforts, including our OC Free Gun Locks Program. We were happy to provide gun locks to approximately 20 households at the Buena Park event.

Thank you to the City of Buena Park and City of Placentia for hosting these great events.

Keeping your family and community safe is simple. The OC Free Gun Lock Program provides free firearm locks to Orange County residents, helping prevent unauthorized access and reduce the risk of accidents. This program is open to all residents, with priority given to households in the Fourth District.

Orange County residents can now request free gun locks through an online form at d4.ocgov.com/FreeGunLocks, with locks mailed directly to their homes. Each package includes a video tutorial on safe firearm storage and information about California's evolving gun laws, including SB 53, which require secure storage for all firearms starting in 2026.

For more information or to request a free gun lock, visit d4.ocgov.com/FreeGunLocks.

OCTA is preparing the Bikeways Connectivity Study to identify opportunities for improving bike safety and connectivity across Orange County. Join our Community Webinar to learn more about the OCTA Bikeways Connectivity Study. Learn more at octa.net/BikewaysConnectivity 

We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Cancer Awareness Community Bike Event!

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Registration Begins: 7:00 a.m.

Event Begins: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Tri-City Regional Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd. Placentia, CA 92870

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. We are raising awareness and supporting those affected by prostate and other forms of cancer by hosting a fun, family friendly community bike ride through Tri-City Regional Park and a resource fair with government organizations and nonprofits.

How to participate:

* Register in advance of the event here and sign the online waiver form.

Please see the flyer below for more information.

If you have any questions about the event, please call (714) 834-3440 or email D4.Bikeevent@ocgov.com.

We are now accepting nominations for the Seventh Annual Fourth Annual Orange County Fourth District Kindness Awards. The Fourth District Kindness Awards will honor individuals who have displayed exceptional kindness or community service in the Fourth Supervisorial District Cities on November 13, 2025, which is observed internationally as World Kindness Day.

Kindness is often defined as doing something to help another person without the expectation of receiving anything in return.

If you know anyone that works, lives, serves, and/or volunteers in the cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton, portions of Anaheim, and unincorporated communities in the Fourth District who have displayed exceptional kindness or community service, please nominate them for a Kindness Award. There will be one award recipient from each City.

Please note elected officials and organizations will not be eligible to be nominated for the Fourth District Kindness Award.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

To nominate an individual for the Fourth District Kindness Awards, please submit an application at d4.ocgov.com/fourth-district-kindness-awards.

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He’s eager to please, treat-motivated, and loves nothing more than pets, attention, and going on walks.  With the right family, Charles will thrive with both physical exercise and mental enrichment. 

Charles (A1905589) is highly trainable and full of potential, and he’s ready to learn, grow, and be your loyal adventure partner.  Give him a chance and foster-to-adopt him from OC Animal Care today!