Newly Elected Officials Orientation & Training
Join ACC-OC's Sacramento Advocacy Trip on March 31-April 1! This exclusive opportunity allows attendees to engage directly with legislative leaders and influence policies crucial to the region including transportation, infrastructure, housing, and other vital issues as we work to keep OC in LOCal Government.
Members who are unable to attend the entire event are welcome to join the Reception and Board Installation at no charge!
ACC-OC Sacramento Advocacy Trip
Join ACC-OC's Sacramento Advocacy Trip on March 17-18th! This exclusive opportunity allows attendees to engage directly with legislative leaders and influence policies crucial to the region including transportation, infrastructure, housing, and other vital issues as we work to keep OC in LOCal Government.
To find out more information about these events or to register, visit our upcoming events page!
Mesa Water District
Mesa Water District received the prestigious ACWA Certificate of Excellence (A.C.E.) at the recent conference! This esteemed award recognizes public water agencies that exemplify excellence in delivering high-quality services through best practices, strong financial stewardship, and innovative governance. Congratulations to Mesa Water!
Orange County Museum of Art
Orange County Museum of Art has welcomed nearly half a million visitors in the two years since opening, making OCMA the #1 most visited museum in their category in America! Your support plays a vital role in sustaining their programs and exhibitions — and with free admission and activities OCMA makes art accessible and welcoming to all. Support OCMA with a gift today—all end-of-year donations are matched 3 to 1! Triple your impact! Donate here.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will be holding its final Stationary Source Committee hybrid (in-person and Zoom) Meeting of the year at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 20, 2024, which will be the final opportunity for the public to make their voices heard by board members, before the committee votes on Proposed Amended Rules (PARs) 1111 and 1121, two rules that would set NOx emissions limits at zero for residential and commercial space heating and residential water heating. The amended rules will apply to the manufacturing, sales and installation of these appliances – essentially prohibiting the sale and installation of natural gas appliances for these uses.
Stationary Source Committee Meeting Link - Access link for agenda (released approximately three days prior to meeting), link to attend remotely and instructions on how to comment.
There is an opportunity to provide verbal comments (in person or virtually), three minutes or less.
Stationary Source Committee (Larry McCallon – Chair, Holly Mitchell – Vice Chair, Michael Cacciotti, Vanessa Delgado, Veronica Padilla-Campos, José Luis Solache).
Following the SCAQMD’s monthly Governing Board Meeting on November 1, 2024, the board voted (Yes: 9, No: 2, Absent: 2) to delay the December 6, 2024, public hearing for PARs 1111 & 1121 to February 7, 2025, to allow more time to address costs and outreach concerns.
Access to the recording can be found below (item #2 on the agenda, starting at 1:38:00 of 3:27:51 of recording):
Throughout the past few months, the public has had the opportunity to submit comments and attend meetings to make their voices heard about these proposed amendments.
As a result, staff made available second preliminary draft rule language, which shows proposed changes from versions released on September 20, 2024. The revised rule language was discussed at a working group meeting on December 4, 2024.
For access to the second preliminary proposed amended rules, please visit:
For more information about the rules including compliance deadlines, please see the attached fact sheets.Additionally, attached are SoCalGas’s previously submitted on the record comments. You can also visit the link below to view other submitted comments and learn more about the rules: https://www.aqmd.gov/home/rules-compliance/rules/scaqmd-rule-book/proposed-rules/rule-1111-and-rule-1121
This upcoming Stationary Source Committee meeting on Friday, December 20, 2024, will be the final public forum to provide comments on these proposed rules directly to board members.
CalOptima Health
On December 5, 2024, the Illumination Foundation and CalOptima Health celebrated the grand opening of the nation’s first recuperative care center designed specifically for medically vulnerable children and families experiencing homelessness. Located in Santa Ana, this groundbreaking facility provides a safe and supportive environment where families can recover from illness or injury while receiving comprehensive services to address their unique needs.
The center, funded by a $3.5 million grant from CalOptima Health, combines housing assistance, medical care, trauma-informed counseling, and case management to create a holistic approach to healing and stability. Families stay in private rooms within a welcoming community space, fostering recovery and a sense of belonging.
National health experts have lauded this innovative model as a transformative solution to the intertwined challenges of health and homelessness. It sets a precedent for similar programs across the country, offering hope and a pathway to stability for families in crisis.
To learn more, read the press release:
City of San Juan Capistrano & Jamboree Housing
Jamboree Housing is nearing the completion of Salida Del Sol, a 50-unit apartment complex adjacent to San Juan Capistrano's new City Hall, with an expected completion date in early 2025. This mixed-use development offers affordable housing opportunities, including 9 units for very low-income households earning less than 50% of Orange County’s median income (approximately $129,000 annually).
Interested households are encouraged to sign up on Jamboree’s website by 5:00 p.m. on December 17, 2024. A lottery for the 9 units, managed directly by Jamboree, will be held on December 18, 2024. The remaining units are managed by the County of Orange, with one reserved for an on-site manager.
Salida Del Sol offers modern amenities, including a community garden, resident lounge, computer lab, and in-unit appliances, all in a welcoming, pet-friendly environment. For more details CLICK HERE.
Congressman Lou Correa & City of Santa Ana
Last week, Congressman Correa presented almost $1 million to Santa Ana’s Alternative Response Program—which deploys social workers and clinicians to respond to non-emergency 911 calls.
By de-escalating situations with informed care, this program helps emergency services keep our community safe.
City of Irvine
To address the great need for blood donations locally and nationally, the City of Irvine and UCI Health are partnering together for a blood drive December 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Irvine Civic Center.
The UCI Medical Center is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Orange County and transfuses over 1,000 units of blood every month. Cancer patients, people who have experienced severe trauma such as an auto accident, as well as babies in the NICU, make up a high percentage of those receiving blood every day.
Questions about donating? For more information about eligibility, safety, and other common questions about blood drives, please visit the UCI Health Blood Donations page.
City of Huntington Beach
Senior Center Receives Hoag 2025 Community Benefit Grant: We are pleased to announce that the Senior Center in Central Park has been awarded a generous grant of $50,000 from Hoag Community Benefit Grant to support our Seniors on the Go Transportation program. This significant funding will directly contribute to our mission of providing essential transportation services for seniors in our community. The Seniors on the Go Transportation plays a critical role in ensuring that older adults maintain their independence and mobility, connecting them to vital medical appointments, social activities, and essential services.
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