Press Releases https://voiceofoc.org/category/involvement/press-releases/ Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:19:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Press Releases https://voiceofoc.org/category/involvement/press-releases/ 32 32 128151149 OC Sheriff to Test Emergency Mass Notification System, Alert OC https://voiceofoc.org/2024/10/oc-sheriff-to-test-emergency-mass-notification-system-alert-oc/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:19:42 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3204066 The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will test its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC, at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 17 with a test emergency alert that will be sent to residents’ mobile devices and home phones.

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]]> The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will test its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC, at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 17 with a test emergency alert that will be sent to residents’ mobile devices and home phones.

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]]> 3204066 County of Orange Announces Recovery Website, Opening of Local Assistance Center https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/county-of-orange-announces-recovery-website-opening-of-local-assistance-center/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:43:17 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3202147 The County of Orange announces Recovery website and opening of the Local Assistance Center (LAC) for residents impacted by the Airport Fire.

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]]> The County of Orange announces Recovery website and opening of the Local Assistance Center (LAC) for residents impacted by the Airport Fire.

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]]> 3202147 2023-2024 County of Orange Social Services Agency Annual Report Available https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/2023-2024-county-of-orange-social-services-agency-annual-report-available/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:36:06 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201526 The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) has published its annual report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, covering the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

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]]> The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) has published its annual report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, covering the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

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]]> 3201526 CalOptima Health Launches Street Medicine Program in Costa Mesa With Community Health Center Partner https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/caloptima-health-launches-street-medicine-program-in-costa-mesa-with-community-health-center-partner/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:24:32 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201045 CalOptima Health, in partnership with the City of Costa Mesa and Celebrating Life Community Health Center, launched a street medicine program this month to deliver comprehensive health care to people experiencing homelessness.

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]]> CalOptima Health, in partnership with the City of Costa Mesa and Celebrating Life Community Health Center, launched a street medicine program this month to deliver comprehensive health care to people experiencing homelessness.

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]]> 3201045 Candidate Filing Period Extended Through August 14 for Select School and Special District Offices https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/candidate-filing-period-extended-through-august-14-for-select-school-and-special-district-offices/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 05:39:47 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3200510 The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. Candidate Filing Period Extended Through […]

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]]> The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. Candidate Filing Period Extended Through [...]

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]]> 3200510 Candidate Filing Begins July 15 https://voiceofoc.org/2024/07/candidate-filing-begins-july-15/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:19:38 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3199196 Starting Monday, July 15 those persons interested in running for one of about 125 local school and special district offices up for election in the 2024 Presidential General Election can begin the candidate filing process online or at the Registrar of Voters’ office.

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]]> Starting Monday, July 15 those persons interested in running for one of about 125 local school and special district offices up for election in the 2024 Presidential General Election can begin the candidate filing process online or at the Registrar of Voters’ office.

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]]> 3199196 The OC Black Blueprint – Data and Strategies for Health and Business Forum https://voiceofoc.org/2024/07/the-oc-black-blueprint-data-and-strategies-for-health-and-business-forum/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:28:23 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3198973 The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bobby […]

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]]> The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bobby [...]

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]]> 3198973 Candidate Filing Period for the 2024 Presidential General Election begins on Monday, July 15 https://voiceofoc.org/2024/07/candidate-filing-period-for-the-2024-presidential-general-election-begins-on-monday-july-15/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:36:11 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3198645 Starting Monday, July 15, 2024, those persons interested in running for one of about 125 local school and special district offices up for election in the 2024 Presidential General Election can begin the candidate filing process online or at the Registrar of Voters’ office.

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]]> Starting Monday, July 15, 2024, those persons interested in running for one of about 125 local school and special district offices up for election in the 2024 Presidential General Election can begin the candidate filing process online or at the Registrar of Voters’ office.

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]]> 3198645 First-of-its-Kind Project with Irvine Ranch Conservancy Brings Elementary School Through College Students Together for Habitat Restoration Research https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/first-of-its-kind-project-with-irvine-ranch-conservancy-brings-elementary-school-through-college-students-together-for-habitat-restoration-research/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 09:30:10 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3198382 Students of all ages are coming together for one common goal, to help restore Orange County’s native lands. A collaborative partnership between Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC), UC Irvine’s Center for Environmental Biology (UCI CEB) and the Orange County Department of Education’s Inside the Outdoors (ITO) is engaging elementary school through college students in restoration ecology. 

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]]> Students of all ages are coming together for one common goal, to help restore Orange County’s native lands. A collaborative partnership between Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC), UC Irvine’s Center for Environmental Biology (UCI CEB) and the Orange County Department of Education’s Inside the Outdoors (ITO) is engaging elementary school through college students in restoration ecology. 

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]]> 3198382 County of Orange Honored with 20 Awards for Innovation and Achievement https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/county-of-orange-honored-with-20-awards-for-innovation-and-achievement/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:18:06 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3198319 National Association of Counties (NACo) awarded eight County of Orange departments with a collective total of 20 achievement awards on June 7, 2024, in recognition of various innovative county government programs.

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]]> National Association of Counties (NACo) awarded eight County of Orange departments with a collective total of 20 achievement awards on June 7, 2024, in recognition of various innovative county government programs.

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]]> 3198319 County of Orange Releases FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget https://voiceofoc.org/2024/05/county-of-orange-releases-fy-2024-25-recommended-budget/ Thu, 23 May 2024 02:28:17 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3197430 The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public. It is available online at cfo.ocgov.com/budget.

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]]> The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public. It is available online at cfo.ocgov.com/budget.

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]]> 3197430 Clerk-Recorder Partners with California Secretary of State for Apostille Pop-Up Shop https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/clerk-recorder-partners-with-california-secretary-of-state-for-apostille-pop-up-shop/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:24:33 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3196639 For the first time in Orange County’s history, Apostille services will be available locally for one day only. Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is proud to announce an innovative partnership with the California Secretary of State to host the one-day Apostille Pop-Up Shop on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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]]> For the first time in Orange County’s history, Apostille services will be available locally for one day only. Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is proud to announce an innovative partnership with the California Secretary of State to host the one-day Apostille Pop-Up Shop on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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]]> 3196639 OCTA Offers Free OC Bus Rides for Earth Day https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/octa-offers-free-oc-bus-rides-for-earth-day/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:18:44 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3196406 Passengers will be able to take advantage of free OC Bus and Metrolink rides for Earth Day on Monday, April 22

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]]> Passengers will be able to take advantage of free OC Bus and Metrolink rides for Earth Day on Monday, April 22

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]]> 3196406 OCTA Encourages Public to Join Listening Sessions on Coastal Rail Resiliency https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/octa-encourages-public-to-join-listening-sessions-on-coastal-rail-resiliency/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:41:07 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3195920 OCTA is seeking additional public input on a study to find solutions for protecting the rail line and preventing additional emergencies along the coast in San Clemente.

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]]> OCTA is seeking additional public input on a study to find solutions for protecting the rail line and preventing additional emergencies along the coast in San Clemente.

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]]> 3195920 Orange County, CA Registrar of Voters Certifies the 2024 Presidential Primary Election Results https://voiceofoc.org/2024/03/orange-county-ca-registrar-of-voters-certifies-the-2024-presidential-primary-election-results/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:56:43 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3195406 Registrar of Voters Bob Page today certified the official Orange County results of the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. 

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]]> Registrar of Voters Bob Page today certified the official Orange County results of the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. 

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]]> 3195406 OCTA Continues Rail Protection Work on Both Emergency and Longer-Term Basis https://voiceofoc.org/2024/03/octa-continues-rail-protection-work-on-both-emergency-and-longer-term-basis/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:38:59 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3194111 While emergency work in San Clemente has been top priority, OCTA continues to work with local, state and federal partners to study and secure funding for lasting solutions

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]]> While emergency work in San Clemente has been top priority, OCTA continues to work with local, state and federal partners to study and secure funding for lasting solutions

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]]> 3194111 One More Week to Vote! https://voiceofoc.org/2024/02/one-more-week-to-vote/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:37:16 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3193482 Both the State of California and Orange County offer Voter Information Guides that provide a wealth of information about the voting process as well as the candidates and contests that will appear on the ballot.

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]]> Both the State of California and Orange County offer Voter Information Guides that provide a wealth of information about the voting process as well as the candidates and contests that will appear on the ballot.

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]]> 3193482 OC Registrar of Voters 2024 Presidential Primary Election Update https://voiceofoc.org/2024/02/oc-registrar-of-voters-2024-presidential-primary-election-update/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:18:08 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3193206 OC Registrar of Voters 2024 Presidential Primary Election Update

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]]> OC Registrar of Voters 2024 Presidential Primary Election Update

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]]> 3193206 OCTA Continues Emergency Rail Response While Pushing Ahead to Protect Long-term Service https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/octa-continues-emergency-rail-response-while-pushing-ahead-to-protect-long-term-service/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:07:22 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192315 The Orange County Transportation Authority, which owns the rail line that connects San Diego County to Orange County and points further north, is working with Metrolink to clear the tracks in San Clemente and safely restore passenger and freight rail service as quickly as possible.

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]]> The Orange County Transportation Authority, which owns the rail line that connects San Diego County to Orange County and points further north, is working with Metrolink to clear the tracks in San Clemente and safely restore passenger and freight rail service as quickly as possible.

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]]> 3192315 OC Animal Care Announces Daily Adoption Options https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/oc-animal-care-announces-daily-adoption-options/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:49:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3191885 In response to the information and data gathered from recent All Summer Long Pilot Program Initiatives, coupled with community interest and feedback, OC Animal Care is excited to announce an adjustment to its operational model.

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]]> In response to the information and data gathered from recent All Summer Long Pilot Program Initiatives, coupled with community interest and feedback, OC Animal Care is excited to announce an adjustment to its operational model.

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