Hundreds of people came out to celebrate the Annual Christmas Concert on December 20!

Thank you to Santa Ana High School, Westminster High School, St. John The Baptist Church, and the All-American Boys Chorus for the incredible performances! Everyone had a blast gathering with friends and family and celebrate the holidays as a community. Special thanks to our sponsors The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Dunkin', Orange County's Credit Union, and Starbucks for your support!

To help alleviate some of the post-holiday stress, our friends at OC Waste & Recycling have some suggestions on how to recycle right and dispose of common holiday items no longer needed.

• Ready to get that Christmas tree out of your house before it becomes a fire hazard? Contact your local hauler for information on tree pick-up.
• Need to get rid of old electronics to make way for the new ones? You can take items to one of OC’s four FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers.

The Orange County Transportation Authority is providing safe rides for those ringing in 2020 with free fares on OC Bus from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Those planning to ride the bus this New Year’s Eve are encouraged to plan their trip ahead of time by visiting www.OCBus.com. The site includes an interactive planner that makes it easy for new and experienced riders to determine times and routes, along with a map of popular Orange County destinations.

Orange County residents are now able to apply for an eCard online with OC Public Libraries!

OC Public Libraries eCard holders will have immediate access to over 40,000 eBooks and over 29,000 eAudiobooks – perfect for enjoying while on work commutes, in the waiting room, during lunch breaks, or even on vacations and weekend trips!

Those who wish to have full-service library cards can simply visit any of the 32 branches and convert their eCard into a full-service card.

Check out their website for more information!

When I first became a County Supervisor in 2015, I made mental health a priority of mine. In our ethnic communities, there is still stigma and shame around mental health needs. While we have made great strides in all of our communities in destigmatizing mental health treatment, we have much work to do.

On Saturday, January 11, Be Well Orange County will host the Community Suicide Prevention Forum in Newport Beach. If you cannot attend, join me that morning when we share the Facebook live video.

We as a community must come together to let our young people know that its ok to open up about their depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Check out the flyer below for more information.