On October 3, beginning at around 11:18 a.m., Orange County residents will receive a test emergency alert to their mobile devices from the federal government testing the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) capabilities.
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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Rainwater Capture Systems at Waste and Recycling Facilities Improve Santa Ana River Water Quality
Waste and recycling collection company CR&R, Inc. and clean-water advocacy group Orange County Coastkeeper announce significant water quality improvements to waterways such as the Santa Ana River, following structural improvements at two solid waste sites in Orange County, California.
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Las Vegas Shooting-Inspired Workers’ Comp Bill Signed by Governor
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. has signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1749 into law. AB 1749 clarifies that fully sworn peace officers can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits if, while in the midst of pursuit, apprehension, protection or preservation of life or property within or out of the state, the officer suffers injury, disability or death.
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LGBT Center OC, Youth First OC to Rally for Comprehensive, Inclusive Sex Education
The LGBT Center OC, Youth First OC and numerous state and community organizations will hold a press conference and rally Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus Ave., Costa Mesa, to call for full implementation of the 2015 California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA).
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Corona Del Mar Residents Association Election Forum 2018
The Corona del Mar Residents Association (CdMRA) is hosting its Election Forum on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at OASIS Senior Center, Evelyn Hart Event Center, 801 Narcissus Avenue, Corona Del Mar, CA.
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Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board Candidates To Address Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club
The Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club (NBWCD) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 18,
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Candidates ready to light up Costa Mesa’s Feet to the Fire Forum
Feet to the Fire Forum will be held on Monday, Sept. 17 and Friday Sept. 21 at the Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The candidate meet and greet starts at 6pm; forum begins at 7pm. Monday, Sept. 17 – Candidates for Costa Mesa mayor and City Council; Friday Sept. 21 – Newport Beach City Council race.
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Connect-to-Council Hosts “An Evening with the Candidates”, a Forum and Debate for the Santa Ana Voters
Connect-to-Council, a Santa Ana non-profit organization, will host, a candidates’ forum and debate for the Santa Ana voters. This will take place at the Delhi Center on September 19, 2018.
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Anaheim Republican Assembly Public Forum on September 12th
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. PRESS RELEASE Republican Assembly Public […]
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Anaheim Mayoral Forum on Thursday, September 13, 2018
There will be an Anaheim Mayoral Forum on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
