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On OC: Loretta Sanchez Talks About Running for Third District Supervisor on March 12

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By Norberto Santana Jr. | March 4, 2019

Former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, the OC Democratic Party-endorsed candidate, talks about why she’s running to become a county supervisor, representing communities – like Tustin, Orange, Irvine and the canyons – that make up Orange County’s Third District. Sanchez talks about solving homelessness, revising public safety agencies and securing tax resources for Orange County in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

On OC: Irvine’s Don Wagner Talks About Running for Third District Supervisor on March 12

By Norberto Santana Jr. | March 1, 2019

Irvine Mayor Don Wagner, the OC GOP-endorsed nominee, talks about why he’s running to become a county supervisor, representing communities – like Tustin, Orange, Irvine and the canyons – that make up Orange County’s Third District. Wagner talks about tackling homelessness, regional public safety issues and getting property tax equity for Orange County taxpayers in Sacramento.

On OC: State Sen. John Moorlach on Police Oversight, Pensions & California’s Fiscal Solvency

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By Norberto Santana Jr. | February 22, 2019

At his state office in Sacramento, Moorlach talks about recent legal cases spurring from legislation he co-sponsored, SB 1421, that calls on police misconduct records to be opened for public review. The former County Supervisor and Treasurer-Tax Collector for OC also ponders the future of pensions and California’s budget.

On OC: The Quest for a Veterans Cemetery in Orange County

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By Norberto Santana Jr. | February 8, 2019

Nick Berardino – president of Valor, the Veterans Alliance of Orange County and President of Heroes Hall Foundation – talks about the challenges facing what he calls America’s most disrespected minority, veterans, as well as the quest for a veterans cemetery in OC.

On OC: The Future of No-Kill Animal Sheltering in Orange County

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By Norberto Santana Jr. | February 1, 2019

José Ocaño from the Best Friends Animal Society talks about the future of animal sheltering in the United States in a “no-kill” era for shelter animals as well as the change in culture over at the County of Orange animal shelter with new OC Animal Care Director Mike Kaviani.

On OC: From The PTA to City Council, Irvine’s Farrah Khan

Irvine

By Norberto Santana Jr. | January 25, 2019

As one of the first Asian Pacific Islanders and Muslims elected in Southern California, Farrah Khan talks about what it takes to win a local city council campaign as well as offering her take on Irvine’s future.

On OC: Former Irvine Mayor Beth Krom Talks Irvine, Great Park, Third District Election

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By Norberto Santana Jr. | January 18, 2019

Former Irvine Mayor Beth Krom talks about how Irvine, the Great Park and Orange County have changed in recent years and tackles prospects for the upcoming election for the Third Supervisor District in March.

On OC: Labor Leader Ada Briceño Takes Over as Dem Party Chair

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By Sonya Quick | January 11, 2019

Hotel union leader Ada Briceño talks about the challenges facing Orange County’s Democratic Party and her expected ascent as chair this month as well as being the first Latina to take on the challenge.

On OC: From Kleptocracy to Democracy

By Norberto Santana Jr. | January 4, 2019

Chapman University Professor Fred Smoller talks about his new book on the sacking of Bell city hall and what people need to do to protect their own civic backyards.

On OC: The Future Challenges Facing Working Families in Orange County

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By Norberto Santana Jr. | December 31, 2018

Jennifer Muir Beuthin, outgoing general manager for the Orange County Employees Association, talks about the challenges facing working families in Orange County as well as her own path as a women up through Orange County political and labor circles, the #Me Too Movement as well as her own change in life moving on to motherhood and twins.