After interviewing all eight applicants, the four remaining Cypress Council members each gave a statement and offered their top pick. All Council members thanked the applicants. Anne Hertz spent a lot of time looking for the most qualified candidates, checked references, and shaved her list to two. She recommended Scott …continue reading
According to the posted agenda for its regular meeting on August 23, 2021, the current four members of the Cypress City Council will take up the tabled discussion of who to choose from eight interviewed applicants to fill the City Council seat vacated earlier by Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry. …continue reading
Our household’s vote-by-mail ballots arrived this week, followed soon by the official voter information guide. We all sat around the dining table after dinner last night to go through the long list of candidates that applied to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, should the recall itself succeed. So your first order …continue reading
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Becky Strong: “Jennifer and I extend our deepest condolences to Officer Strong’s family, friends and fellow members of the Los Angeles Police Department during this difficult time. Officer Strong selflessly dedicated 27 years …continue reading
Throughout the past week, some of California’s largest employers – both private businesses and local governments – have followed Governor Newsom’s lead in implementing vaccine and testing measures for employees. After California implemented new vaccine verification and testing requirements for state and health care workers on Monday, and with President …continue reading
Dear Editor: With just 1½ years remaining on Stacy Berry’s former Cypress City Council seat, it makes no sense that the Council didn’t give the open seat to Carrie Hayashida, who had the third most votes in the last election. I follow Dr. Martin Luther King’s preference for focusing on …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for June 27 through July 03 include July 4th events, a murder in Long Beach, and residential development in Cypress. Top Ten Stories for June 27 through July 03 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): City …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for May 23 through May 29 include new home development in Cypress, COVID-relief fraud, and a new tenants at 2nd & PCH. Top Ten Stories for May 23 through May 29 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and …continue reading
At the regular meeting of the Cypress City Council, during City Manage remarks, Cypress City Manager Peter Grant announced that that meeting would be the last for Cameron Harding, the City’s Director of Recreation and Community Services. Mr. Harding has accepted a similar position with the City of Redondo Beach, …continue reading
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared that May 2021 shall be both Small Business Month and Older Californians Month. Small Business Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 2021, as “Small Business Month” in the State of California. Last week, Governor Newsom signed legislation providing small businesses hit …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for April 11 through April 17 include real estate fraud, a book sale, and returning Summer Concerts. Top Ten Stories for April 11 through April 17 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Torrance man and his …continue reading
Join the California Citizens Redistricting Commission for a Redistricting Basics presentation with a live question and answer period. CRC Redistricting Basics Presentation Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2 to 3 p.m. Live streamed at: WeDrawTheLinesCA.org Let us know you’re coming: https://www.facebook.com/events/446282249800562 Join us to find out: What is redistricting? What is …continue reading
Dear Editor: Since mid-January, West Orange County Republican Women Federated (WOC RWF) has been collecting thank you notes from members and guests to send to President Trump at his Palm Beach home. The following letter from WOC RWF President Nancy Hathcock was sent with the thank you notes: Dear President …continue reading