In response to four legal claims of sexual harassment within the Orange County District Attorney’s office, Democratic Party of Orange County Chairwoman Ada Briceño today publicly called on the Orange County Office of Independent Review (OIR) to launch an independent investigation of the allegations. The call for an investigation comes …continue reading
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will give small businesses hit hardest by this pandemic a $6.2 billion tax cut over the next six years – a critical lifeline that will help get our small businesses back on their feet and an important component of California’s economic recovery strategy. …continue reading
California agencies failed to plan effectively, failed to prepare, and failed to respond quickly or at all to the pandemic, a new report from the Independent Institute shows. Click here to read the report: The Golden Fleece Award for COVID-19 Failures in California When government agencies did respond, they found …continue reading
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that he will be hosting his inaugural 34th Senate District API Leadership Awards Event this month, in honor of National API Heritage Month. California is the most diverse state in the country – a fact that allows our economy to flourish in every …continue reading
In partnership with the Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCDB), Orange County Veterans Service Office, and Orange County Automobile Dealers Association, the County of Orange is collaborating with OC Driven for Success to help provide support to military veterans and transitioning service members. Assistance will include paid training, mentoring, and …continue reading
Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated outdoor masking recommendations: “California has made incredible progress in controlling the spread of COVID-19, resulting in the lowest positivity rate in the country. And we have administered more than 28 million vaccine …continue reading
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, 40 U.S.C. 101 et seq., and in order to promote economy and efficiency in procurement by contracting with sources that adequately compensate their …continue reading
Dear Friend and Neighbor, I’m tremendously proud to host a Covid-19 vaccine clinic this Friday, April 30 in partnership with the Teamsters Local 952, SEIU, and Albertsons. The clinic will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Teamsters Local 952 Hall at 140 S. Marks Way, Orange …continue reading
The Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCDB) was awarded a Veterans’ Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP) grant by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) for the amount of $500,000 to help veterans find jobs. In partnership with the Orange County (OC) Veterans Service Office, OC One-Stop Center, and a consortium of …continue reading
With the support of Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) announced today that she will continue discussions with the Senate Public Safety Committee and pursue her fentanyl legislation, Senate Bill 75, in 2022 instead of this year. The bill would add fentanyl, a powerful opioid, to …continue reading
The Supreme Court of California on Tuesday announced the appointment of 19 commission members who will study the future of California’s Bar Exam. The Joint Supreme Court/State Bar Blue Ribbon Commission on the Future of the California Bar Exam will develop recommendations on whether to make changes to the California …continue reading
Millions of California seniors and people with disabilities turn to Medi-Cal for essential health care. This is because ableist, ageist, racist, sexist, and classist policies and practices have blocked seniors and people with disabilities from access to jobs, income, and wealth that can provide health coverage throughout their lifetimes. A …continue reading
Harmeet Dhillon Comments on Recall of Governor Newsom Qualifying RNC National Committeewoman for California and civil rights attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon issued this statement in reaction to the recall of California Governor Gavin Newsom qualifying for the ballot. “Tested by the fire of a major crisis over the past year, …continue reading