California small businesses are thanking Governor Newsom for signing AB 2019 (Petrie-Norris, D-Irvine) and wrapping up decades of advocacy that spanned 3 administrations. AB 2019 will require departments and agencies to have 25% of its contract dollars go to small businesses and keep them accountable for doing so. This bill Read More
The County of Orange, in partnership with the Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCWDB) and California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), will be participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign intended to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers Read More
Susane Lee, Clinton Lowe and Yong Kim star in “Kim’s Convenience” at the Laguna Playhouse. By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Family is the one constant in life, a common link between disparate societies and cultures, making stories about family relatable to everyone. So it’s good to Read More
The Orange County Transportation Authority is encouraging commuters to give up the solo drive and save time and money by sharing the ride, trying an alternate form of transportation, or working from home, during Rideshare Week 2022, Oct. 3 to 7. During Rideshare Week, OCTA would like to see commuters Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act (H.R. 8463), a bipartisan bill that would expand the number of countries eligible for development partnerships with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). H.R. 8463 was introduced by U.S. Reps. Young Kim (CA-39) and Joaquin Castro (TX-20) with Read More
Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. A few years back I came across an interesting story about Scott Harrison, a former night club promoter, who turned humanitarian and is now the CEO Read More
Weather in northwest Orange County for Saturday, October 1, 2022: Today: Patchy drizzle and fog before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 78. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with Read More
On Saturday, Sept. 24, longtime citizen “watch group” Still Protecting Our Newport (SPON) held its annual meeting with community stakeholders at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach who were gathered in support of SPON’s mission to preserve the charm and beauty of Newport Beach. SPON regularly tackles critical issues Read More
This week, AB 1595 was signed into law, putting Orange County veterans another step closer to the construction of the Southern California Veterans Cemetery in Orange County. As a wife and sister to U.S. military veterans, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) has been involved in this project since her time Read More
If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is starting to show symptoms, you will face some real challenges. Navigating the Alzheimer’s experience involves a long journey, and there’s no easy answer for how you can cope with your emotions.But you can at least Read More
