District 4 Newsletter: Angel's Baseball, Mobility 21 Summit, Clean Air Day, and More!

On Saturday, I held my annual Fall Kids Fishing Derby at Tri-City Regional Park in Placentia! 

It was a day of family fun and enjoyment for over 300 hundred kids trying to catch the biggest catfish. OCEA brought their hotdogger to the event, delivering up a tasty lunch for attendees. 

Thank you to OC Parks and all the vendors that participated. Stay tuned for our next Kids Fishing Derby this upcoming spring!

Team Chaffee and I had the pleasure of attending the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) Health Fair in Santa Ana.

It was wonderful to see OCEA employees exploring the many resources offered by the vendors at the fair. My office was able to provide attendees with upcoming information on community events, informational resources, and giveaway items.

Thank you to OCEA for hosting such a fun event and inviting us to connect with community members! 

On Friday, September 5th, I joined the OC Health Care Agency, Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento and Angel's Baseball for a Mental Health Panel.

HCA Director, Dr. Veronica Kelley, and Angels players, Logan O’Hoppe and Ben Joyce, advocated for the importance of asking for support when experiencing mental health struggles. It was a great event to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in sports and for men. We are very fortunate to have Angels Baseball as one of our health care partners!

Hopefully through the conversations with the players, more fans will prioritize their mental health. Thank you to the Angels players and Dr. Kelley for speaking about such an important topic!

On September 12th, 2025, I had the honor of attending both the Mobility 21 VIP Reception and the annual Mobility 21 Summit, hosted at the Disneyland Hotel.  This year’s Summit carried the theme “The Power of Partnership” and it was a clear reminder that when local, regional and state partners come together, we can achieve meaningful progress in building a safer, more efficient, and sustainable transportation system for Southern California. 

As Chair of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board, I had the honor of delivering welcome remarks to kick off the summit. I was also invited to participate in the Regional Transportation Board Chair’s roundtable session where I had the opportunity to share insight on how we are working to expand and improve public transit in Orange County. 

Thank you to Mobility 21, regional transportation partners, and everyone working to build a stronger mobility network for Southern California. 

On Monday, Office Ambassador Paulette Chaffee and I visited the La Habra Children’s Museum Open House.

The museum is an interactive enrichment center for young children to spark creativity, imagination, and develop new skills through play.

New exhibits and creative spaces were open to explore for supporters and volunteers, who were delighted with the new renovations. With an increased number of visits from schools and children over the last year, we are excited to see La Habra’s Children’s Museum be a center for growth and creative exploration! 

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.

*Fill out this form, if you are interested in getting or booking a health screening. 

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.

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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.

Celebrate California Clean Air Day on Oct. 1 on OC Bus and Metrolink, you can ride free all day! This is the perfect chance to enjoy a day without gridlock.

Learn More & Plan Your Free Ride with Metrolink: https://metrol.ink/4gsvjzj

Learn more & plan your day with OCTA: ocbus.com/CleanAirDay.

Join us and Cal State Fullerton for the Senior Housing Resource Fair and Workshop event.

Date: Saturday, October 4^th, 2025

Time: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

Location: Cal State Fullerton - 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831

This event will provide information on aging and housing options for seniors, as well as a resource fair were you can connect with local organizations on senior programming. Presentations will focus on:

• How to age with intention and take control your care
• Information on housing options
• Information on retirement communities

This event is a vital resource for those who preparing for retirement. 

For more information, please contact Mike Stover at (909) 342 – 4892.

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