ORANGE COUNTY, CA (June 26, 2023) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received two 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative initiatives including a regional community compost program for the Orange County, and a smart misting system at the Prima Deshecha Landfill (PDL) in San Juan Capistrano. Both honors acknowledge excellence in the County Resiliency category for Infrastructure, Energy and Sustainability.

"With passage of SB 1383 requiring methane emissions reductions and mandatory organic collections, OCWR was challenged to develop innovative operations and processes to meet the new state mandates,” said Tom Koutroulis, Director, OC Waste & Recycling. “Our commitment to continuous improvement is at the core of everything we do, and I am proud of our team for their dedication and successfully taking on these challenges.”

The full-circle recycling program developed by OCWR starts with curbside residential collection of green and organic waste that is turned into high-quality compost and mulch. These products are then given back to the community as a free resource to enrich gardens and landscaping.

Since commencing the community composting and mulch program in October 2020, OCWR greeneries (Bee Canyon and Capistrano) co-located at the County landfills have diverted approximately 36,000 tons of green waste and manure from valuable landfill space. In addition, OCWR has given away over 3,300 tons of compost and mulch by working with County agencies, cities, non-profit organizations, businesses and residents through an online application. The program currently averages about 70 residential pick-ups per week with the number of requests increasing week over week.

The PDL’s smart misting system was designed to aid in controlling landfill odors as part of OCWR’s comprehensive odor management program in nearby communities. An odor-control misting system in a solid waste landfill typically works by spraying a mist of specialized odor-neutralizing chemicals into the air to counteract any unpleasant smells that are associated with waste. The PDL smart misting system is also synchronized with a weather station, using sensors to monitor wind direction and magnitude to make any needed adjustments. 

“We thank NACo for its acknowledgement and for helping to increase awareness of the comprehensive and sustainable services our County provides,” continued Koutroulis. “Together we can make a difference for all our futures.”

NACo’s annual Achievement Awards program is designed to recognize county government innovations. Nationally, awards are given in 18 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice and public safety, county administration, information technology, health, civic engagement and many more.

About OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) 

OCWR serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation's premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greeneries, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills reflect environmental engineering at its best. Learn more by visiting the OCWR website at www.OCLandfills.com.

About National Association of Counties (NACo)

The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, including nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings; and enrich the public’s understanding of county government. www.naco.org

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(SANTA ANA, CA) – Opening July 1 and running through November 1, 2023, the John Wayne Airport Vi Smith Gallery will feature a significant selection of works from the Permanent Collection of the Laguna Festival of the Arts.

 

Presented in its largest exhibition to date, this selection celebrates works by early Laguna artists such as Joseph Kleitsch, Virginia Wooley, and Edgar Payne, as well as modern artists Stillman Sawyer, Roger Kuntz, and Thomas Waddelow. Vivid and diverse, this exhibit offers the chance to explore Southern California culture through an artistic lens.

In 1932, a group of artists in Laguna Beach banded together to create what would become the Festival of Arts, a now world-renowned fine arts show that has been a part of Laguna Beach’s and Orange County’s art community for over 90 years. Since then, the Festival has been acquiring work that is significant to the Festival’s and Laguna Beach’s rich history, and now includes over 1,000 works. 

The Festival’s Permanent Art Collection serves as part of Laguna Beach's collective memory, capturing stories of the natural environment, the community, and the people that shape them. This exhibit showcases a sample of the considerable collection of artworks that the Festival of Arts has developed over the years, from early California plein-air painters to current Festival Exhibitors.

 Sustained through donations and bequests, the Collection purchases pieces from Festival Exhibitors each year to further its mission of supporting artists and preserving our shared history. In 1991, the Collection was significantly enhanced by the donation of the Lorna Mills – Great American Bank Collection of early California artworks. In 2004, the entire photographic collection of exhibitor Stillman Sawyer was given as a bequest by the Sawyer Trust, as well as seed funds for a permanent location for the Collection.

 

To find out more about the Laguna Festival of the Arts Permanent Collection, visit www.foapom.com/collection. The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters takes place this summer from July 5 through September 1, 2023, where 120 local artists are continuing the tradition. Come see where art happens!

The exhibition will be on view in the Vi Smith Gallery, spanning the entire secure side of the airport, half in Terminal A and half in Terminal C. 

For more information about the John Wayne Airport Arts Program,  contact Curator Heather Bowling at hbowling@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 Twitter @johnwayneair and Instagram @johnwayneair.

 

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Take the Test & Take the Next Step: Check your status and know.

(Santa Ana, CA) - National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is June 27 and Orange County (OC) residents are encouraged to “Take the Test & Take the Next Step” to know your status for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Knowing your status is the first step to engaging in prevention or treatment services that enable individuals, regardless of your status, to live a long and healthy life.

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people between 13 and 64 years of age get tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, at least once as part of routine health care. For those at high risk of HIV, men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender individuals, and persons who inject drugs, the recommendation is for testing at least once per year as part of routine health care. If you have been waiting or thinking about getting tested for HIV, now’s the time.

If you have never been tested for HIV, ask your health care provider for an HIV test. For those who test negative and are at high risk for HIV, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication to prevent HIV is available. In addition to health care providers throughout Orange County, the following agencies offer free confidential HIV testing and free or low-cost PrEP services:

• APAIT Health Center: Testing is offered Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (714) 636-1349 or visit www.apaitonline.org/ for more information. In recognition of NHTD, testing hours will be extended from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and walk-ins are encouraged on Tuesday, June 27. In addition, APAIT will be participating in The Greater Than AIDS campaign (www.greaterthan.org) offering free HIV testing in partnership with Walgreens located at 12001 Euclid St., Garden Grove, CA 92840 and Walgreens located at 128 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on NHTD at both Walgreens locations.
• OC Health Care Agency/17th Street Testing & Treatment Clinic: Walk-ins accepted based on availability. Clinic hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (714) 834-8787 to make an appointment or visit http://www.ochealthinfo.com/std for more information.
• Radiant Health Centers: Walk-ins accepted. Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call (949) 809-8764 or visit www.radianthealthcenters.org for more information.
• The LGBTQ Center Orange County: Testing is offered Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To make an appointment or for more information call (714) 953-5428 or visit www.lgbtqcenteroc.org/. A special gift will be offered to those who test on Tuesday, June 27 in celebration of NHTD.

For HIV self-testing, the TakeMeHome Program offers free confidential HIV self-test kits that can be ordered online for individuals (17 or older) who are at risk for HIV and have never tested or who have not tested in the past six months: https://takemehome.org.
 
For more testing sites and information about HIV services in Orange County, please call (714) 834-8335 or visit www.ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/dcepi/hiv/sites.   
 
HIV in Orange County:

1. At the end of 2022, there were 6,916 people living with HIV in Orange County.
2. The CDC estimates that an additional 1,288 Orange County residents have HIV and don’t know it, and some will develop AIDS before knowing they have HIV.
3. During 2022, there were 259 Orange County residents newly diagnosed with AIDS. Of those, 22% (or 57) learned they had HIV at the same time, indicating they were living with HIV for many years before getting ill. Many had been to a health care setting like an emergency room, a community health center, or their doctor, but were not tested for HIV. A simple HIV test and treatment can prevent HIV from progressing to AIDS.
4. Advances in HIV treatment have resulted in people living with HIV living longer and having fewer medical conditions directly related to HIV and AIDS. In 2022, 77% of individuals living with HIV in Orange County received care. Of the 259 individuals newly diagnosed in 2022, 76% were linked to care in 30 days or less.

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(SANTA ANA, CA) – Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in April 2023 as compared to April 2022. In April 2023, the Airport served 992,569 passengers, an increase of 3.5% when compared with the April 2022 passenger traffic count of 958,826.

Commercial aircraft operations in April 2023 of 7,714 decreased 1.4% and commuter aircraft operations of 440 decreased 6% when comparing with April 2022 levels.

Total aircraft operations decreased in April 2023 as compared with the same month in 2022. In April 2023, there were 21,632 total aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) a 15.9% decrease compared to 25,729 total aircraft operations in April 2022.

General aviation activity of 13,465 accounted for 62.2% of the total aircraft operations during April 2023 and decreased 22.5% compared with April 2022.

The top three airlines in April 2023 based on passenger count were Southwest Airlines (324,279), American Airlines (166,385) and United Airlines (156,012).

John Wayne Airport Monthly Airport Statistics - April 2023

April 2023 April 2022 % Change Year-To-Date 2023 Year-To-Date 2022 % Change Total passengers 992,569 958,826 3.5% 3,709,765 3,223,395 15.1% Enplaned passengers 493,991 478,347 3.3% 1,844,852 1,608,353 14.7% Deplaned passengers 498,578 480,479 3.8% 1,864,913 1,615,042 15.5% Total Aircraft Operations 21,632 25,729 -15.9% 82,329 98,900 -16.8% General Aviation 13,465 17,378 -22.5% 50,119 67,139 -25.4% Commercial 7,714 7,825 -1.4% 30,269 29,657 2.1% Commuter 1 440 468 -6.0% 1,835 1,884 -2.6% Military 13 58 -77.6% 106 220 -51.8% Air Cargo Tons 2 1,603 1,660 -3.4% 5,789 6,194 -6.5% International Statistics 3 (included in totals above)   April 2023 April 2022 % Change Year-To-Date 2023 Year-To-Date 2022 % Change Total Passengers 33,431 24,800 34.8% 123,733 69,516 78.0% Enplaned passengers 16,579 12,367 34.1% 61,681 34,177 80.5% Deplaned passengers 16,852 12,433 35.5% 62,052 35,339 75.6% Total Aircraft Operations 250 230 8.7% 973 841 15.7%

Aircraft used for regularly scheduled air service, configured with not more than seventy (70) seats, and operating at weights not more than ninety thousand (90,000) pounds. All-Cargo Carriers: 1,498 tons Passenger Carriers (incidental belly cargo): 105 tons Current cargo tonnage figures in this report are for: March 2023 Includes all Canada and Mexico Commercial passengers and operations.

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Moviegoers enjoy a showing of The School of Rock at Irvine Regional Park in Orange in 2022.

 WHAT:

The County of Orange and OC Parks are thrilled to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy summer nights at your favorite regional parks with free concerts and movie screenings in a family-friendly atmosphere. July concerts feature The Rembrandts, Ozomatli, No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt and FlashPants. July films include Top Gun: Maverick, Clueless, Lightyear and Nacho Libre.

 

All events include free admission and free parking with food and drinks available for purchase. Sunset Cinema events will offer free pre-movie entertainment for the whole family. Dates and times vary per series; for more information about summer events visit ocparks.com. 

 

 

WHEN:

OC Parks Summer Concert Series July Dates

· Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 5 – 8 p.m. 

OC Parks Sunset Cinema July Dates

· Fridays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6 – 10 p.m.

WHERE:

OC Parks Summer Concert Series

 

Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA 92869

 

Date: Thursday, July 6

Concert: The Rembrandts with opener Reverend Doctor

 

Date: Thursday, July 13

Concert: Ozomatli with opener KYNG

 

Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612

 

Date: Thursday, July 20

Concert: No Duh: The Ultimate Tribute to No Doubt with opener Theone

 

Date: Thursday, July 27

Concert: FlashPants with opener Jabe Amato 

 

OC Parks Sunset Cinema Film Series 

 

Yorba Regional Park, 7600 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807

 

Date: Friday, July 7

Movie: Top Gun: Maverick (2022, PG-13)

 

Date: Friday, July 14

Movie: Clueless (1995, PG-13)

 

Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd., Orange, CA 92869

 

Date: Friday, July 21

Movie: Lightyear (2022, PG)

 

Date: Friday, July 28

Movie: Nacho Libre (2006, PG)

 

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About OC Parks
OC Parks manages nearly 60,000 acres of parks, historical and coastal facilities and open space for the County of Orange as part of OC Community Resources. ocparks.com

 

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(SANTA ANA, CA) – From June 15 through July 13, 2023, the John Wayne Airport Arts Program will feature a collection of intimate portraiture by artist and teacher William Wilkerson. Working in a variety of mediums, Wilkerson beautifully captures the inherent light and positivity within each of his subjects.

Azariah, Colored Pencil, 2021

His current series of paintings and drawings aim to address the influence of our inner thoughts and attitudes on the milieu of social climate and modern-day culture. Heavily revolving around the concept of light, as an idea both revelatory and guiding, his work seeks to chase away darkness and facilitate the growth of wisdom and awareness.

After over thirty years of teaching in Orange County public schools, Wilkerson has long seen the very best in his students and sought to inspire them to realize their full potential. His artistic practice mirrors his life’s work by imploring his viewers to utilize compassion and empathy in everyday life. 

An accomplished author, Wilkerson has also illustrated and published several books, including the children’s book, The Light in My Room.

“The illustrations in this book are a series of color pencil drawings centered around the embodiment and cultivation of positive character attributes, intended to invoke the elements of greatness existing within each of us. The Light in My Room attempts to amplify the positive effects of the LIGHT we possess both internally and externally. The goal was to enhance the enlightenment of the viewer, while countering the virulent influences of darkness and negativity,” says Wilkerson.

The Door, Digital Painting, 2023

Though Wilkerson was classically trained, attending art school at Atlanta College of Art (now the Savannah College of Art), and has historically used mediums including oil paint and colored pencil, he has recently begun exploring the exciting new possibilities of digital painting to tell visual stories. This eclectic mix of artistic styles, techniques, and subject matter across his artistic career has allowed him to respond creatively to the infinite spectrum of human emotions and experiences.

Nina, Colored Pencil, 2021

To find out more about Wilkerson and see more of his work, visit www.artbywilkerson.com.

The entire collection of work is viewable pre-security. Paintings span from the upper Departure Level near security in Terminals A, B, and C and on the lower Arrivals Level by Baggage Carousels 2 and 4.

For more information about the John Wayne Airport Arts Program, visit www.ocair.com/terminal/artexhibits.

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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 Twitter @johnwayneair and Instagram @johnwayneair.

 

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TUSTIN, Calif. (June 7, 2023) – Earlier today, the Orange County Grand Jury released a report containing their review of OC Animal Care. The report will be reviewed, and a formal response will be prepared by the County Executive Office within 90 days. While OC Animal Care cannot comment on the report at this time, the agency would like to thank the Grand Jury for their interest in the animal shelter and highlight recent successes.

2022 OC Animal Care Highlights & Successes

• OC Animal Care cared for 14,687 animals and is one of the largest municipal shelters in Southern California. 
• The shelter’s overall save rate was 82.06 percent, with a dog save rate of 94.16 percent and 73.63 percent for cats.
• OC Animal Care counseled over 10,000 adoption visits (both pre-scheduled and walk-in) matching potential adopters with furry friends, contributing to the shelter’s low dog return rate of 11.6 percent.
• To highlight animals in need of adoption, OC Animal Care began waiving adoption fees for dogs 25+ pounds in December 2022. This initiative has encouraged more families to adopt medium and large size dogs compared to the same months the previous year.
• Every Saturday, big dogs showed off their large and loveable personalities at Pooches on the Patio, a meet & greet style adoption program.
• The Family Furst Drive-Thru Pet Pantry distributed over 85 tons of donated pet food to help keep over 9,000 pets at home with their families.
• Over 2,000 of the most vulnerable pets, such as nursing moms and underage kittens, were placed in foster care with dedicated foster volunteer caretakers. Through partnership with sister shelters and rescue agencies, over 5,000 pets were placed.
• OC Animal Care’s Field Operations responded to 48,811 calls from the community related to rescuing stray, sick or injured animals, investigation of animal cruelty, neglect, or potentially dangerous/vicious dogs and barking dogs and rabies control and providing 24/7 support to residents in our community.
• OC Animal Care's call center answered over 114,000 calls, with over the phone services provided in English, Spanish and Vietnamese daily excluding County holidays.
• The in-house clinic performed over 4,500 surgeries to spay/neuter and improve pet health, including but not limited to wound care, mass removals, enucleations, hernia repair, dental care and more.

Events in recent years have provided an opportunity for OC Animal Care to get creative with programming. Many successful pilot programs were created and implemented, allowing OC Animal Care to continue its operation.

OC Animal Care is consistently evaluating and updating programs to meet the needs of the community which it serves. The shelter is excited to launch summer initiatives, including additional pilot programs, to expand how it supports people and pets.

For more information on ways the community can support the animals at the shelter, please visit ocpetinfo.com/get-involved or OC Animal Care’s Amazon Wishlist.

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OC Animal Care is the largest municipal animal shelter in Orange County. It services 14 cities and the County unincorporated areas 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.

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La Habra, Calif. (May 19, 2023) — Orange County residents are invited to enjoy an evening of appetizing activities while learning about CalFresh, California’s supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District, Northgate Market and the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) will host the event from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Northgate Market, 1305 W. Whittier Blvd. in La Habra.

“The recent end of the CalFresh emergency payments and the return to the renewal process for Medi-Cal underscore how vital events like this are to the County’s mission of making this a safe, healthy and fulfilling place to live, work and play. Having a presence in the community, helping residents apply for benefits and addressing their questions can help them on their journey to self-sufficiency,” said Supervisor Chaffee.

SSA’s Mobile Response Vehicle and eligibility staff will be onsite to help event attendees apply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal and other public assistance benefits.

Chef Pablo will start the festivities by making a dish CalFresh recipients can easily replicate at home. OC Health Care Agency’s CalFresh Healthy Living team will give docent-style store tours, where attendees can sample available food while learning how to live a healthy, active and nourished lifestyle while stretching their grocery budgets.

“At Northgate Market, we take great pride in partnering with the County of Orange to spread awareness about CalFresh, an invaluable program for eligible participants, and the benefits it brings to our customers. We wholeheartedly urge all those who meet the eligibility criteria to consider applying. We understand the economic challenges families face today, and that’s why the County and Northgate Market stand together in our unwavering commitment to improving their lives,” said Miguel Gonzalez, Co-President Northgate Gonzalez Markets.

First 5 will provide educational activities for children. OC Waste & Recycling will offer tips on reducing food waste.

“Northgate Market’s partnership is a shining example of how working with local businesses helps extend the reach into communities who need our services but may face barriers to accessing them, such as challenges related to transportation or daycare. We are grateful for Northgate and all of our partners who bring awareness of the social safety net programs available,” said SSA Director An Tran.

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WHAT

The County of Orange and OC Parks are thrilled to continue the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy summer nights at your favorite regional parks with free concerts and movie screenings in a family-friendly atmosphere. August concerts feature The English Beat, The Aquabats!, Queen Nation and Flashback Heart Attack. August films include Cruella, Kung Fu Panda, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The series concludes in September with films Uncharted and Mamma Mia! 

All events include free admission and free parking with food and drinks available for purchase. Sunset Cinema events will offer free pre-movie entertainment for the whole family. Dates and times vary per series; for more information about summer events visit ocparks.com. 

WHEN

OC Parks Summer Concert Series August Dates

• Thursdays, August 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 5 – 8 p.m.

OC Parks Sunset Cinema August and September Dates

• Fridays, August 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 6 –10 p.m.
• Fridays, September 1 and 8 from 6 -10 p.m.

WHERE

OC Parks Summer Concert Series

 

Mile Square Regional Park

16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

 

Date: Thursday, August 3

Concert: The English Beat with opener dj sandōk

 

Date: Thursday, August 10

Concert: The Aquabats! with opener Sailor’s Songbook

 

Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach

33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629

 

Date: Thursday, August 17

Concert: Queen Nation with opener Dylan Galvin

 

Date: Thursday, August 24

Concert: Flashback Heart Attack with opener Tina Tara

 

OC Parks Sunset Cinema Film Series 

 

Mason Regional Park

18712 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612

 

Date: Friday, August 4

Movie: Cruella (2021, PG-13)

 

Date: Friday, August 11

Movie: Kung Fu Panda (2008, PG)

 

Laguna Niguel Regional Park

28241 La Paz Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

 

Date: Friday, August 18

Movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021, PG-13)

 

Date: Friday, August 25

Movie: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971, G)

 

Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach

33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629

 

Date: Friday, September 1

Movie: Uncharted (2022, PG-13)

 

Date: Friday, September 8

Movie: Mamma Mia! (2008, PG-13)

 

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OC Parks manages nearly 60,000 acres of parks, historical and coastal facilities and open space for the County of Orange as part of OC Community Resources. ocparks.com

 

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(Buena Park, Calif.) – After temporary closure in April 2022, the Interpretive Center at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park in Buena Park has once again reopened to the public.

The Interpretive Center has offered visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy local history since its original opening in 1988. Since then, the center has displayed an array of fossils recovered within Clark Regional Park, northern Orange County’s Coyote Hills and other surrounding areas, as well as an exhibit about the archaeology and cultural traditions of the people who have called Orange County home for more than 10,000 years. The Interpretive Center also contains a fishbowl lab where visitors can view how fossils and artifacts are prepared for research and display. 

Over the past year, the facility underwent extensive renovations including roof repair, beam replacement and new window installation to preserve and improve the center for future generations.

“Clark Regional Park’s Interpretive Center is loved by both children and adults and provides visitors with an educational view of prehistoric Orange County,” said Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Orange County Board of Supervisors. “With the completed renovations and upcoming additions, the center will welcome future generations to enjoy fossils and artifacts found right here in Orange County.” 

The California Natural Resources Agency recently awarded Clark Regional Park’s Interpretive Center with the California Museums Grant. This three-year grant-funded project will be used to upgrade exhibits that have been in place for more than 15 years and improve the overall guest experience by providing new content for all learners. Additions will include expanding exhibits of the County’s archaeology collection developed in collaboration with local Native American tribes to highlight the intricate link between Indigenous communities and the land.

The Interpretive Center will be open Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. School and group tours are available with advance reservation. Please call 714-973-3170 for more information.

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OC Parks manages nearly 60,000 acres of parks, historical and coastal facilities and open space for the County of Orange as part of OC Community Resources. http://www.ocparks.com

 

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