U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) supported the Senate-amended Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act to expand and improve the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s ability to provide care to 3.5 million U.S. veterans who were exposed to toxins during their time of service. “The brave men and Read More
In the wake of recent mass shootings across the nation, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced $11 million in new community partnerships to expand outreach and education on the use of Gun Violence Restraining Orders – or “red flag laws” – to families, schools and communities Read More
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced today the execution of a $20 million equipment note for MarinHealth Medical Center (MarinHealth) in Greenbrae, California. The issuance was approved by the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA), chaired by Treasurer Ma. Proceeds of the note will be used by MarinHealth to finance Read More
Author Maria Celia Borja Van Zitter displays a copy of her book. Photo by Edna Ethington. When Maria Cecilia Borja-Van Zitter sent me an e-mail on June 21, 2022, I was surprised to learn that she had published a children’s book and was ready to launch it on Amazon on Read More
At its regular meeting on Monday, July 11, 2022 the Cypress City Council approved a preliminary design for the makeover of Cypress Arnold Park (8611 Watson Street), the oldest park in the City — even older than the City itself. The vote was 3-1-1, with Council Member Frances Marquez voting Read More
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to have the following closures for maintenance repairs: Friday, July 15 Northbound (NB) Interstate 5 (I-5) connector to WB State Route 91 (SR-91) from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Saturday, July 16 NB I-5 Katella on-ramp from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Read More
Weather in northwest Orange County for Friday, July 15, 2022: Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Highs Read More
Willliam Lewis of The Winery Newport Congratulations to Mastro’s Ocean Club, Selanne Steak Tavern, Splashes and The Winery Newport. These four coastal restaurants were honored this month by Wine Spectator Magazine, the bible of the wine industry and read by thousands of wine aficionados. Every year, Wine Spectator bestows its Read More
African American communities throughout Orange County have benefited from a series of grants awarded to local nonprofit organizations by the African American Alliance Fund at the Newport Beach-based Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF). The fund supports organizations that demonstrate their investment in Black communities in Orange County and surrounding areas. Read More
The 2022 Hoag Summer Fest drew 1,500 people to Newport Dunes / photo by Chris Trela Hoag Summer Fest has been a popular fundraiser for Hoag Hospital for more than three decades, but the event took a Covid-induced hiatus the past two years. Fortunately, Hoag Summer Fest returned June 22 Read More
