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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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Learn to Read a Government Budget: Join the Orange County Auditor-Controller’s Office For a Free Taxpayer Watchdog Event
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. Eric H. Woolery Auditor-Controller, […]
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1,000 Turkeys Donated to KidWorks’ Families This Thanksgiving Season
Thanks to the generosity of Orange County businesses and organizations, approximately 1,000 frozen turkeys were distributed on Saturday, November 18 to families in need served by the nonprofit KidWorks of Santa Ana.
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Public interest groups challenge State Lands Commission vote, seek full study of costs and alternatives to controversial desalination project
Today California Coastkeeper Alliance, Orange County Coastkeeper and California Coastal Protection Network are challenging the State Lands Commission’s decision to green light Poseidon’s for-profit Huntington Beach desalination plant. The corporate project has faced widespread public opposition because of its high economic and environmental costs. Critics want the state to conduct a full study of impacts and alternatives, as required by law, to determine the best way to meet community water needs.
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Moulton Niguel Removes 5 Million SF of Turf, Saves 500 Million Gallons of Water
Moulton Niguel Water District, which was recently honored by SustainOC for its efforts to mitigate urban runoff caused by overwatering, is celebrating a water conservation milestone: 500 million gallons of water savings from the district’s successful turf replacement program.
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Laguna Niguel City Council Expected to Appoint Kristine Ridge as City Manager
On Tuesday, November 21, 2017, the City Council of Laguna Niguel is expected to name Kristine Ridge as City Manager.
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Coast District Leads in State With Environmental Initiatives
On Monday, November 13, Orange Coast College was one of six community colleges honored with a 2017 Excellence in Energy and Sustainability award presented by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors in Sacramento, CA.
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Thomas Umberg Selected as Chair of the Veterans Treatment Court Committee – Justice For Vets Project
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 For Immediate Release […]
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Concerned Citizens to take stand for nuclear waste safety Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Laguna Beach, 1:00pm
A gathering of intentional citizens will commence non-denominational prayer and focused meditation on Saturday November 18th, 1:00pm at the main beach in Laguna Beach.
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Salute to Veterans: 5,000 people donated 9.7 tons of food at free community event on Veterans Day
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. COSTA MESA (Nov. 13, 2017) […]
