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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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Climate Change and Responsible Leadership for Orange County
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. For Immediate Release Contact: […]
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Capt. Leon M. Williamson, Navy Cross: Scout Bomber During The Battle of Midway
Williamson, in the face of withering fire from Japanese fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries, dive-bombed a Japanese aircraft carrier on the night of June 4 and brought his plane back to its base under extremely adverse weather conditions. The following day, after less than four hours’ sleep, he took part in an assault which resulted in the severe damaging of an enemy battleship.
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Comdr. Roger C. Crow, Navy Cross: Scout Bomber in the Solomon Islands Campaign
Crow took part in a rigorous and persistent dive-bombing attack against a Japanese aircraft carrier, fighting through a bursting hail of anti-aircraft fire and violent aerial opposition, and seriously damaging of the enemy vessel. He aggressively attacked hostile aircraft during the return flight to his own carrier, shooting down three and effectively damaging two enemy fighters.
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Capt. Robert E. Thomas, Jr., Navy Cross: Anti-Aircraft Gunner Against the Japanese at Pearl Harbor
Thomas, who would later become the first CAO for the County of Orange, served with distinction as an anti-aircraft battery officer on the U.S.S. Nevada and although seriously wounded and handicapped by heavy casualties to the personnel of his battery, maintained a highly effective rate of fire.
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Orange County’s Umberg Zipser Selected as a Top Litigation Boutique Law Firm
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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dean Zipser […]
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California Women’s Leadership Association Names Barrios a 2017 Woman to Watch
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. NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE […]
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Orange County Registrar of Voters Partners with District Attorney for Election Day Support
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. Orange County Registrar of Voters […]
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County Approved for Whole Person Care Pilot 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. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, […]
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Supervisors Support Fee Waiver to Encourage Animal Adoptions
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. Please note the following revisions to […]
