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.
Author Archives: Theresa Sears
Theresa Sears is Involvement Editor for Voice of OC and works with active residents throughout Orange County helping to lift their voices by facilitating the publication of daily Op-eds from a broad array of perspectives.
Theresa also handles office administration and works to help organize Voice of OC civic training programs and policy events.
With an intimate knowledge of Orange County civic issues, Theresa has worked as an active grassroots community leader on a host of public land use and regional public-benefit issues across the region for the past three decades.
As a solutions oriented activist, she has taken a leadership role in grass roots efforts supporting the public’s right to know and petition their government, community engagement, legal remedies and direct democracy.
Her efforts have preserved Orange County’s fairgrounds, Barham Ranch which is now part of Santiago Oak Regional Park, as well critical open space in East Orange. She’s also led efforts to protect Orange County’s regional park system as a leader with the Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks
Languages spoken: English and some Spanish
Areas of expertise: Community organizing, direct democracy, open government – public oversight, land use, civic engagement and protecting public assets.
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2018 a Historic Year for Dogs and Cats at OC Animal Care
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.
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New Board Leadership Elected for Foothill/ Eastern and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agencies
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 following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. Candidates Forum for Third District […]
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The World Affairs Council: Ambassador John Negroponte and Dr. Clayton Dube discuss US-China relations
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. Contact: Naseem Qader Tel: (310) […]
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OCTA Board Sets Transportation Vision for 2019
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.
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Jail Lawsuit Update
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.
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Cox Charities Awards $65,000 in “Innovation in Education” Grants 23 Orange County Schools Received Funding
Cox Charities has awarded $65,000 in “Innovation in Education” grants to 23 schools throughout Cox Communications’ Orange County, Calif. service area to fund innovative programs from students in grades K-12.
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La Habra Councilman Tim Shaw Selected as New OCTA Chairman
La Habra City Councilman Tim Shaw was unanimously selected today as the new chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
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Perpetual Wars: Lessons Learned from the 50th Anniversary of Nixon’s War in Vietnam
The World Affairs Council of Orange County (WACOC) has organized a special dinner event and conversation with Chapman University Professor and retired US Army Colonel Gregory A. Daddis on “Perpetual Wars: Lessons Learned from the 50thAnniversary of Nixon’s War in Vietnam,” to take place on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach.
