District 4 Newsletter: Gun Buyback Results, Mental Health, and Tri-City Park Renovations!

We successfully collected 239 firearms and 23 assault weapons at our fourth Anonymous Gun Buyback event in Buena Park led by the Buena Park Police Department, with the support of other local law enforcement agencies. Including the results from the previous two- gun buybacks held, we have been able to collect 1,294 firearms including 99 assault weapons. In addition, 66 gun locks were distributed through the OC Free Gun Lock program.

Thank you to everyone who participated and to all our partners, Buena Park Police Department, Brea Police Department, Fullerton Police Department, Placentia Police Department, Orange Police Department, La Habra Police Department, Fountain Valley Police Department, and Orange County Bomb Squad who provided staffing and supported the Gun Buyback. Together, we are building a safer, stronger community.

We are proud to share that we sponsored the recent Celebrating Families event, in partnership with the Orange County Social Services Agency. A big thank you to the Fullerton Free Church for providing the venue for the event.

It was a beautiful and meaningful event, which honored the reunification of families within the foster care system and recognized the vital role SSA social workers play in helping parents and children reunite. It was truly moving to hear the powerful stories of resilience and hope shared by families.

Thank you to the Social Services Agency’s Children and Family Services department, for your dedication to supporting families on their journey toward stability and self-sufficiency.

I enjoyed attending the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) Health Fair.

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

Thank you to OCEA for hosting such a fun event and inviting my office to connect with our spectacular employees!

I attended the annual OCTA Bus Roadeo at the Santa Ana Bus Base! This friendly competition brings together OCTA’s talented team members from Operators, Maintenance, and Administrative divisions to showcase their driving expertise, safety practices, and precision behind the wheel.

I had the unique opportunity to hop in the driver’s seat and navigate the course experiencing firsthand the incredible skill and focus it takes to safely operate a 40-foot bus through tight turns and obstacles.

Thank you to OCTA’s dedicated operators, mechanics, and staff for keeping Orange County moving safely and efficiently every day. Your hard work and professionalism make a lasting impact on our communities.

I recently joined Office Ambassador Paulette Chaffee and my Chief of staff Al Jabbar along with OC Parks staff at Tri-City Park to walk their revitalized trail.

When a flooding issue emerged along the park’s walking path, the OC Parks team took this challenge as an opportunity to improve the park experience for the community. After receiving extremely high contractor quotes to clear and repair the severely clogged drainage system, the team decided to take matters into their own hands. They completed the drainage and trail improvements ahead of schedule and at a fraction of the quoted cost.

I recently had the opportunity to see the completed project firsthand and am proud to say that they truly delivered high-quality work. The Tri-City Regional Park’s walking path is now more reliable, resilient, and ready to handle the storm season. 

Thank you to the OC Parks crew from both Craig Regional Park and Tri-City Regional Park, for your commitment, your craftsmanship, and your continued dedication to making our parks the best they can be.

I recently had the pleasure of throwing the Honorary First Pitch at Angels Stadium. 

While I might not throw as fast or as hard as Luke Murphy, it was a fun moment to throw a pitch to him.

I joined the OC Health Care Agency and Angel's Baseball for a Mental Health Panel.

HCA Director, Dr. Veronica Kelley, and Angels players, Ben Joyce and Kyren Paris, 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!

Join us for our Fall Fourth District Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday October 17, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park located at 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621.

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 on a first-come, first serve basis.

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I am partnering with First Five Orange County to host a webinar: “Building Family-Friendly Workplaces”.

Date: Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Zoom (Virtual)

This webinar will cover practical ways employers can support their employees' child care needs, including leveraging child care tax credits through HR 1.

To register, please use the following link: https://bit.ly/4qAlggM

For any questions, please email rodolfo.acevedo-gurrola@bos4.oc.gov\

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 Orange County residents.

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 requires secure storage for all firearms starting in 2026.

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

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