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Fr. Dennis Kriz, Pastor at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Fullerton, reflects upon the fourteen people who died “without fixed abode” in Orange County in January. He suggests that shelters should respond to the needs of those they are supposed to serve.
The public is invited to Heroes Hall for a free celebration commemorating its second-year anniversary and the grand opening of Victory From Within. Local former POWs George Emerson, Dan Oldewage, Lloyd Roberts and Edison Miller will each be honored during an opening ceremony.
OC Animal Care broke its organizational record in 2018 by achieving a combined save rate of 81.74 percent for dogs and cats, almost 10 percent higher than in 2017. OC Animal Care achieved progress in 2018 though the implementation of the strategic plan approved by the OC Board of Supervisors in May 2018.
At their February meeting, the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) and Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) Boards of Directors nominated and elected new leadership for 2019.
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Candidates Forum for Third District Supervisor
The seven candidates running to be the next Third District Supervisor in Orange County will participate in a forum to discuss their qualifications and policies. The candidates will also take questions from the audience. This is likely the only opportunity that Third District residents will have to compare all the candidates and have them address their individual specific concerns.
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Contact: Naseem Qader Tel: (310) 383-8539 nsqader@gmail.comhttp://www.worldaffairscouncil.org
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IRVINE, California- The World Affairs Council of Orange County (WACOC) has organized a special lunch event and conversation with Ambassador John Negroponte and Dr. Clayton Dube for a discussion on US-China relations to take place on Wednesday, February 14th, 2019, 11:30AM to 1:00 PM at The Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA. Ambassador Negroponte’s remarks will focus on the U.S. – China relationship, the evolution of U.S. security priorities since the creation of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and U.S. leadership priorities in 2019. The Ambassador has had a distinguished career in diplomacy and national security which includes service as the inaugural Director of National Intelligence under President George W. Bush, service as ambassador to the United Nations, Iraq, Mexico, Honduras and the Philippines.
Santa Ana residents and community organizers Bulmaro Vicente and Ben Camacho write about the need for transparency including public access to exclusive police records of misconduct and internal investigations in their city.
Orange County Transportation Authority Chairman Tim Shaw today announced the OCTA board’s strategic initiatives for 2019, focused on improving the regional transportation network by delivering capital projects, offering modern transit solutions and emphasizing fiscal responsibility.
Dr. Barry Resnick, a professor of counseling in his 39th year as a faculty member in the Rancho Santiago Community College District, writes that the controversial partnership between the Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation and an entity funded by the Saudi Arabian government now must answer to the taxpayers for their failed venture.
Inadequate conditions in the Central Men’s Jail (CMJ) were brought to light more clearly than ever when three dangerous inmates planned and executed an elaborate escape and remained on the run for eight days in January, 2016. Thanks to the professionalism and dedication of AOCDS members, Department staff and our partner law enforcement agencies, these escapees were apprehended before any serious harm was done to members of the public.