Category: Orange County News

Treasurer Ma joins Governor Newsom to launch CalKIDS College Savings Program

The State of California is proud to announce the launch of the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS). CalKIDS is a new program designed to jump start education savings for California children and to support the college or career training dreams of many underserved California families. This program Read More

California can do what Washington D.C. has not for diabetes medication costs

Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 473 to address the high treatment costs affecting millions of Californians with diabetes. The bill places a $35 cap on co-pays, deductibles, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements on an insulin prescription. Senator Bates issued the following statement: “Even as millions of Read More

Supervisor Katrina Foley honors pro-bono attorneys and volunteers of Veterans Legal Institute for exemplary service

Supervisor Foley recognized the pro-bono attorneys and volunteers of the Veterans Legal Institute (VLI) and their support for Orange County’s veterans population. Sponsoring the event, Supervisor Foley highlighted the joint commitment of her office and the VLI to assist veterans and provide essential legal assistance. “The harsh reality is that Read More

Harkins Theatres honors Olivia Newton-John with special Grease Tribute Screening

Harkins Theatres celebrates the life of beloved singer-songwriter and actress, Olivia Newton-John, with a tribute showing of Grease on Sunday, August 14 at 4:00 PM. Tickets are $5 each at all Harkins Theatres locations and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Fans can remember the four-time Grammy Award winner’s Read More

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2022-2023 season lineup

The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) gears up for its 30th anniversary with an exciting 2022-2023 Season lineup. The new season lineup showcases legendary performers – including Jay Leno, Paul Anka, The Jacksons, and Chicago – and fun acts such as Gazillion Bubble Show and Lance Burton & Read More

Newport Beach Women Form KidWorks Women Auxiliary Group

L to R, Betsy Flint, Kathy Ursini, Camille Strader, Kyle Team, Charlene Calish, Kristen McGuiness, Kim Carpenter / Photo credit Ryann Smith/KidWorks A new women’s auxiliary, called KidWorks Women (KWW), has been formed to support the important and transformative work of KidWorks, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit that provides academic, personal Read More