The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Urban and Community Forestry Program announced that the application period for the Green Schoolyard Grants program is now open. In total, $117 million is available for educational and traditionally underserved communities throughout the state to help lessen the impacts of climate Read More
Newport Beach City Council 2023 By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 14. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71673/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. agenda items include: The City’s Read More
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) announced she will continue to serve on the Problem Solvers Caucus in the 118th Congress. She also was a member in the 117th Congress. The Problem Solvers Caucus is comprised of representatives from across the country committed to finding common ground on many of the key issues facing Read More
Many people would agree that preparation is the key to success in many areas of life. Yet, when it comes to being ready for a financial emergency, a sizable percentage of Americans are feeling distinctly unprepared — and that can lead to problems. Consider these survey findings from financial services Read More
As we get ready for the time change this weekend, five California Lottery Scratchers players have already sprung forward into newfound wealth. That’s because they’re taking home a combined $7 million after playing a variety of Scratchers games up and down the Golden State. Our tour of winners starts in Read More
The SCORE webinar Make Your Office Work Like A Video Studio! Lights – Camera – Action by Roni Ramos will be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Whether you have a traditional office or work from home, these days you need to film videos there! Read More
The City of Cypress’s Community Development has issued a Request for Proposals for its Inclusionary Housing Feasibility Study. The City is seeking proposals from qualified firms to prepare background analyses for two new affordable housing programs: 1) inclusionary housing and; 2) fee modifications to incentivize affordable housing. Click here for Read More
Reflecting CalOptima Health’s commitment to Orange County’s vulnerable population of people experiencing homelessness, the Board of Directors approved awarding $29.9 million in grants to 29 organizations, including its first-ever funds for permanent supportive housing. Eight community partners will receive a total of $21 million for the acquisition, construction and upgrades Read More
During February 2023, below-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) weakened and currently persist only in the central Pacific Ocean. The latest weekly Niño-3.4 index value was -0.2ºC. In contrast to the central Pacific, SSTs in parts of the eastern Pacific Ocean were significantly above average, with the latest Niño-1+2 index value Read More
Weather in northwest Orange County for Friday, March 10, 2023: Today: Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tonight: Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 52. Southeast Read More
