Orange, Calif. (June 2, 2024) – The 2nd annual Juvenile Hall Car Show was organized to provide a positive and pro-social experience for system-impacted youth.  Held at Orange County Probation Department’s Juvenile Hall, the event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of 16 local car clubs, county employees, and individual community members. All were united in their commitment in offering the youth a glimpse into the world of automotive craftsmanship and dedication.  By introducing youth to a variety of automotive related hobbies, the event aimed to inspire self-reflection on the power of applying oneself towards a positive activity, such as car maintenance and design. 

Chief Probation Officer Daniel Hernandez and Chief Deputy Probation Officer Jessica Johnson, alongside several members of the Juvenile Justice Commission, representatives from the Board of Supervisors offices, and Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court Craig Arthur, were present at the event. Numerous facility staff also coordinated logistics and ensured a fun-filled, safe time at the event. Their support underscored the significance of such initiatives in fostering positive aspirations among the youth.

Throughout the morning, 148 youth from Juvenile Hall, Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), and Youth Guidance Center (YGC) had the opportunity to engage the owners of 87 vehicles, nine motorcycles and four lowrider bicycles on display.  "The Juvenile Hall Car Show was more than just a display of vehicles; it was a testament to the power of community support and mentorship," remarked Chief Hernandez. "It is through such initiatives that we instill hope, inspire dreams, and nurture aspirations for a better future."

Juvenile Hall’s Youth Council, comprised of seven youth housed at Juvenile Hall, made invaluable contributions in organizing the event. From creating posters to presenting awards to winning vehicles, their exemplary leadership and enthusiasm were commendable. The Juvenile Hall Car Show stands as a testament to the transformative power of collective efforts by the community and serves as an inspiration for the youth as they drive towards a brighter horizon.

About the Orange County Probation Department  

As a public safety agency, the Orange County Probation Department serves the community using effective, research supported rehabilitation practices and collaborative partnerships to successfully resocialize justice involved individuals. 

The Probation Department is proud to serve the Orange County community. It is dedicated to continuous improvement, searching out and applying “effective and research supported practices" to assist justice involved youth, their families, 

and adults to successfully navigate and successfully complete probation. Further, the Probation Department assists the criminal court system through investigations, probation reports and community supervision of thousands of adult and juvenile clients 

on court-ordered probation or in diversion programs. The Department operates the Orange County Juvenile Hall, and two camps for youth. In addition, the Department operates two Youth Reporting Centers serving North and Central Orange County. 

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A previous version listed an incorrect phone number for the Brea location.

The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is opening a second County Community Service Center (CCSC) in Brea on Monday, June 10. 

CCSC Brea is a one-stop shop for Orange County residents where their needs will be assessed to best match them to services and resources available from SSA, its co-located partners, other government agencies and community-based organizations.

With SSA, clients can apply for benefit programs that provide money for groceries, no- or low-cost health insurance, and cash aid. The OC Health Care Agency and CalOptima Health will help patients take control of their health care decisions. Additionally, job seekers and businesses can visit OC Workforce Solutions on the third floor to access employment resources. 

Community resource specialists will assist clients with vital records such as birth and marriage certificates, DMV appointments to get ID cards or driver’s licenses, and navigation of city and County services, among other comprehensive supports. Referrals to housing, childcare and educational services will also be offered.

The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs plans to place a social worker at CCSC Brea to connect clients to the services and resources they are eligible for. 

“The opening of this location is yet another milestone in the expansion of County services into our community,” said SSA Director An Tran. “The success of CCSC Brea comes from working with our co-located County and community-based partners. OC Health Care Agency, CalOptima Health, OC Workforce Solutions, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, and SSA are bringing together our collective resources in one place.”

CCSC Brea joins CCSC Westminster, which serves an average of 1,600 clients each month. 

Staff at both locations can assist customers in multiple languages, including Spanish and Vietnamese. 

CCSC Brea, at 675 Placentia Ave., will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To contact CCSC Brea, call 714-834-7500 or email CCSCBrea@ssa.ocgov.com. 

CCSC Westminster, at 15496 Magnolia St., is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To contact CCSC Westminster, call (714) 372-3454 or email CCSCWest@ssa.ocgov.com. 

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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (June 5, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present a children’s author series featuring award winning and bestselling children’s book authors. This program series runs throughout the summer and celebrates literacy while showcasing multicultural books and the authors who write them. Attending an author event is a magical experience which allows readers to connect with the authors whose words have empowered, inspired, and entertained them.  Representation is crucial in fostering a sense of belonging and understanding, and through these diverse voices, children can see themselves reflected in the stories they read. By bringing this program series to life, OC Public Libraries hopes to spark a love of reading in our community and connect children and families to literature in a meaningful way. 

OC Public Libraries’ children’s author series will feature author talks along with audience Q&A sessions, which allow children and attendees to ask beloved authors questions, and book signings. To become strong readers, children require access to books; to help build home libraries, complimentary copies of the books will be available at the author events, while supplies last.

TUSTIN, Calif. (June 6, 2024) – In honor of National Foster a Pet Month, OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce the launch of our Foster-to-Adopt Pilot Program, aimed at providing a unique opportunity for individuals or families to take select dogs home for two weeks before deciding if the relationship is meant to be. The program seeks to expand avenues for finding forever homes for dogs currently at the shelter, while also offering a flexible and rewarding experience for participants.
During the Foster-to-Adopt period, your dog will have a chance to get to know you and show off their unique personality, while at the same time, giving you the opportunity to learn if they are a good fit for your family. All while having the guidance and support from the OC Animal Care Foster Team to ensure the Foster-to-Adopt process results in a meaningful and successful adoption match.

Eligible dogs are selected by the Shelter Team based on a compilation of information and include a variety of ages, sizes, and breeds. New dogs are consistently added, and all dogs in the program have been fully vetted, vaccinated, spay/neutered and are current on dewormer and flea preventative.

To choose a Foster-to-Adopt dog, visit OC Animal Care 7 days a week during Viewing Hours from 2 to 5 p.m. When walking through the kennel areas of available dogs, just look for the Foster-to-Adopt kennel tag. A meet-and-greet visit with you and the dog you are interested in fostering-to-adopt is required and can often be accommodated the same day.

Visit the Foster-to-Adopt Page Here

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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (May 31, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present Financial Literacy with Tori Dunlap.  

Tori Dunlap is an internationally recognized money and career expert, and podcast host. She is the founder and CEO of “Her First $100K” a financial education company aimed at supporting young women. Her book, Financial Feminist, was an instant New York Times bestseller and she has more than two million followers on social media. Through her social media platforms, book, and speaking engagements Tori Dunlap strives to make financial education accessible to everyone. Her First $100K’s mission is to enable curiosity, foster empathy, act boldly, and demand accessibility for marginalized communities.

OC Public Libraries is taking the lead in promoting financial literacy within the community, emphasizing the education of young people as part of our commitment to support all types of literacy. Understanding personal financial management, budgeting, and investing provides the essential foundation for making informed decisions. When individuals are financially literate, they are less vulnerable to financial fraud and better equipped to achieve their life goals, whether it’s saving for education, planning for retirement, or running a business. 

This program is funded by support from the Samueli Foundation.

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(SANTA ANA, CA) – Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in April 2024 as compared to April 2023. In April 2024, the Airport served 916,552 passengers, a decrease of 7.7% when compared with the April 2023 passenger traffic count of 992,569.

Commercial aircraft operations in April 2024 of 7,727 increased 0.2% and commuter aircraft operations of 380 decreased 13.6% when comparing with April 2023 levels. 

Total aircraft operations increased in April 2024 as compared with the same month in 2023. In April 2024, there were 23,177 total aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) a 7.1% increase compared to 21,632 total aircraft operations in April 2023.

General aviation activity of 15,057 accounted for 64.9% of the total aircraft operations during April 2024, and increased 11.8% compared with April 2023.

The top three airlines in April 2024 based on passenger count were Southwest Airlines (274,703), American Airlines (166,552) and United Airlines (138,724).

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John Wayne Airport (SNA) is owned by the County of Orange and is operated as a self-supporting enterprise that receives no general fund tax revenue. The Airport serves more than 11.3 million passengers annually and reaches more than 40 nonstop destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. More information can be found at www.ocair.com. Like us on facebook.com/johnwayneairport, or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @johnwayneair and Instagram @johnwayneair.

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TUSTIN, Calif. (May 30, 2024) – In honor of the first California Adopt-a-Pet Day, on Saturday, June 1, OC Animal Care is offering free adoptions and resource connections.

Thanks to support from CalAnimals, ASPCA, and SFSPCA, OC Animal Care is waiving fees for every adoptable animal. Southern California shelters and rescues are full, and with the busy summer months ahead, we anticipate an even greater influx of animals in need of care. By adopting a pet for free on June 1, you not only gain a loving companion, but also help create space for us to assist more animals in our community.

Adopt-a-Pet Day Activities:

11 a.m. to 5p.m. – Visitors are welcome to pre-schedule or request the next available one-on-one adoption visit to spend time with a particular pet they are interested in adopting.

12 to 5 p.m. – Viewing Hours will begin at 12 p.m. on June 1. Visitors are welcome to drop by to walk through and view ready-to-go-home dogs and cats during viewing hours.

12 to 5 p.m. – Join us for Resource Connections:

Sittin’ with Kittens: Meet kittens and their foster families. Our amazing fosters will showcase kittens that have been in foster care and are now ready to find their new families.

Foster Pooches on the Patio: Meet dogs getting a break from the shelter and hear directly from their foster families. Each foster will give you all the information you need to know about their foster dog and if that dog will be a great fit for your family – what they love, favorite snacks, housetraining routine, and so much more.

Resource Information: Visit informational booths like Ask the Trainer, where you’ll get to meet with OC Animal Care staff and ask basic dog training questions. Ask the Groomer, where you can learn about different pet brushes and grooming tricks and tips. And don’t forget to stop by various booths to learn about OC Animal Care trucks, how to volunteer at OC Animal Care, and foster opportunities.

Please note that personal pets are not able to accompany you to OC Animal Care. For more information, please visit ocpetinfo.com/PetDay.

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About OC Animal Care
OC Animal Care is the largest municipal animal shelter in Orange County, located at 1630 Victory Rd. Tustin, CA 92782. It services 14 cities and takes in over 14,500 animals each year. OC Animal Care provides refuge and care for animals, fosters the human-animal bond, and promotes safety in our community. For more information about OC Animal Care, please visit ocpetinfo.com.

Contract cities include: Anaheim, Brea, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Orange, Placentia, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, and the County unincorporated areas.

Santa Ana, Calif. (May 22, 2024) –The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public. It is available online at cfo.ocgov.com/budget.

The Recommended Budget is structurally balanced with base budgets totaling $9.5 billion, of which $4.8 billion is the General Fund budgets with $1.1 billion in General Purpose Revenue to cover the cost of providing County mandated services. The Recommended Budget is consistent with the County’s long-term strategic priorities identified through the County’s five-year Strategic Financial Plan process.

A Citizens’ Guide to the FY 2024-25 Budget is also available online, to provide members of the public with an overview of the FY 2024-25 Budget including General Fund revenue sources and uses, budget development and adoption timeline, department requests and key initiatives.

A Public Budget Workshop will be held in person on Thursday, May 30 from 2 pm – 3 pm at the County Administration North building where staff will share the FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget, an overview of the process and be available to address any specific or general questions you may have. Members of the public are encouraged to find more information about this event by visiting ocgov.com/pbw-2425. The public may submit comments on or questions about the Budget through the Budget and Finance website at bit.ly/oc-budget-finance-comments.

The County Executive Office looks forward to presenting the FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors during the Public Budget Hearings scheduled for June 11, 2024. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt the FY 2024-25 Annual Budget at their June 25, 2024 meeting.

The FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget, Budget Augmentation Requests, Transmittal Letter, Key Budget Message, Department Contact List and Citizens’ Guide can be found online at cfo.ocgov.com/budget.

The County also invites members of the public to explore additional budgetary and financial information online through the OpenOC data tool, the Strategic Financial Plan and budget reports. These helpful resources can be found at the links above and: ocgov.com/about/openoc.

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SANTA ANA, Calif. (May 20, 2024) - OC Public Libraries launches a bilingual English/Spanish marketing campaign this summer to raise awareness about all the library has to offer. The pilot marketing program, funded by a Samueli Foundation grant, targets Spanish speakers and connects them with library cards and free programming.

The campaign’s title, ¡Oh Sí!, is an easy to understand phrase that lets the community know OC Public Libraries begins at yes! The materials and messaging of the campaign provide a resounding ¡Oh Sí! to the most popular questions asked about library services, including:

• Can a library be more than a place to check out books? ¡Oh Sí!
• Can my kids’ summer be filled with stories, discoveries, and tasty, free lunches? ¡Oh Sí!
• Can a book unlock worlds of adventure for me this summer? ¡Oh Sí!
• Can summer fun prepare my child for kindergarten? ¡Oh Sí!

Libraries offer necessary services and resources to all community members. For example, the Lunch at the Library program feeds thousands of children each summer. Weekdays in June and July, any person under the age of 18 can receive a free, healthy meal at select libraries and participate in exciting cooking workshops, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities and more. Other free library services include online tutoring, internet access, stay and play activities, and summer reading programs. This marketing campaign is designed to spread the word about the free programs offered at OC Public Libraries.

The ¡Oh Sí! marketing campaign runs June through September and begins with a summer programming kick-off celebration on June 3rd at the Tustin Library. Ads will appear on OCTA buses, social media, and beyond. A customized website in English and Spanish has also been created to provide information about library services.

Lunch at the Library is available at:
Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
1855 Park Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841

Garden Grove Main Library
11200 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92840

San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780

For more information about ¡Oh Sí! and all the possibilities, visit ohsilibraries.com.

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(SANTA ANA, CA) – John Wayne Airport (JWA) proudly acknowledges the outstanding contributions of General Aviation (GA) jet operators in the 2023 Fly Friendly Program year. This initiative, aimed at reducing noise and encouraging sustainable aviation practices, marks its second year promoting community-friendly operations.

Supervisor Katrina Foley, Fifth District, lauded the collaborative efforts of those involved in shaping a program responsive to local needs. "I commend the dedication of participating pilots to noise mitigation and eco-conscious flying, which aligns with my commitment to being a good neighbor," she emphasized. “I want to thank the pilots, community members, and Airport staff who have supported our efforts to build a program inclusive of the needs of the community and investing in best practices that moderate noise impacts and promote greener, cleaner flights.”

The 2023 Fly Friendly recognition recipients include GA jet operators across the four tiers of the program. Their commitment reflects the broader mission to embrace greener flight practices.
 

Airport Director Charlene Reynolds expressed enthusiasm for increasing program participation and its vital role in fostering community awareness. "Outreach and education will be pivotal in expanding pilot engagement and promoting best practices," she affirmed.

JWA already has one of the most stringent aircraft noise monitoring programs in the United States. The voluntary Fly Friendly Program, launched in August 2022, is an education and outreach program that builds upon existing regulations to educate GA jet operators and seek voluntary adoption of best practices for sustainable environmental aviation.

Throughout the year, GA jet operators are evaluated on the following actions:

• Avoiding nighttime and early-morning operations when possible;
• Producing the least amount of measurable noise per year;
• Engaging pilots with noise abatement education, distributing Fly Friendly materials, and/or attending Orange County community meetings focused on aviation impacts; and
• Contributing toward ecological restoration and habitat enhancement projects through the Irvine Ranch Conservancy or Newport Bay Conservancy.

The 2022 Fly Friendly program recognition winners:

Sue Dvorak, Orange County Airport Commission Chair states, “As a Newport Beach resident, I enjoyed working with the group and providing community perspective and input into this initiative. I appreciate Supervisor Foley's leadership in spearheading this effort, the Newport Beach Aviation Committee for generating the concept, and the John Wayne Airport team for their excellent work and dedication to building this distinctive Fly Friendly program."

To learn more about Fly Friendly, please visit www.ocair.com/FlyFriendly or email FlyFriendly@ocair.com.

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John Wayne Airport (SNA) is owned by the County of Orange and is operated as a self-supporting enterprise that receives no general fund tax revenue. The Airport serves more than 11.3 million passengers annually and reaches more than 40 nonstop destinations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. More information can be found at www.ocair.com. Like us on facebook.com/johnwayneairport, or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @johnwayneair and Instagram @johnwayneair.

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