On Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced that two arrests had been made in the ongoing investigation of the shooting death of Aiden Leos. Today, the DA will charge the suspects.
As a mother of two boys, I’m devastated at the pain this has caused the families. I hope that these arrests bring some semblance of peace and justice to the Cloonan and Leos families, and to all those in our community who are mourning Aiden’s loss.
06.07.2021 I joined my colleague Supervisor Wagner, DA Todd Spitzer and CHP in the press conference announcing the arrest of the two suspects.
Again, we are so thankful to everyone who has played a role in this critical break in the case. This is a reminder of the power of a community who supports each other and works together.
ADDITIONAL COUNTY NEWS:
ON THE COUNTY BUDGET:
When I first took office, our team committed to highlighting our work at the County. We remain absolute to this principle.
The County budget was the primary topic at our June 8th board meeting, so we hosted a preview of key budgetary items with budget director Lisa Bohan-Johnston last Friday.
As always, we encourage you to let us know what you think of the meeting and our agenda discussion. Please email your public comments to response@ocgov.com, and we will do our best to get answers.
REFLECTING ON MEMORIAL DAY:
Over the Memorial Day weekend, we had the opportunity to join our community members in honoring our fallen heroes.
From Newport Beach, to Seal Beach, to Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley and Los Alamitos, it was a privilege to meet the families and loved ones of those who have served. Your loved ones served heroically, rose up to the challenge in necessary times of bravery, and your sacrifices will never be forgotten.
We will continue to honor them, and work to acknowledge their sacrifices each and every day, and not just Memorial Day.
(C) Matt Fitt
Thank you to the community at Los Alamitos, for giving me the opportunity to recognize Memorial Day with you.
Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society’s Memorial Day Celebrations
Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society’s Memorial Day Celebrations
(C) Matt Fine
Recognizing Memorial Day with the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor and Seal Beach Lion’s Club
I was joined by Alexander Gonzales of our Veterans Affairs Committee and Chase Wickersham at the American Legion Newport Harbor Memorial Day recognition.
ONGOING COMMUNITY WORK
My team and I also held a meeting with the OC United Way this week, where we discussed key community action plans. We also helped recognize retiring teachers in Garden Grove.
And to help wrap up the week, we helped celebrate Costa Mesa High School Cheer: the 2021 National Champions! This is their third time national championship!
Finally, on Friday, we recognized the Costa Mesa Mustangs! The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) 5AA semifinals took place on Friday. Cheer for them at the finals on Wednesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM!
It was also National Gun Violence Awareness Day (or “Wear Orange” day), when people wear orange to recognize victims of gun violence.
Patricia and Katherine of Moms Demand Orange County visited our office to share their concerns about the rise in deaths gun violence. You can watch the video here.
Please reach out if you have any information or news you’d like to share.
Until next week,
Supervisor, District Two Orange County Board of Supervisors
WEEKLY UPDATE FROM DISTRICT 2 COVID-19 OFFICER, DEPUTY COS NICK ANAS:
Happy Friday, District 2!
Not only are we getting closer to California’s anticipated reopening day on June 15th, today was the first drawing of our state’s Vax for the Win program. What a unique way of encouraging people to get vaccinated!
With that in mind, we wanted to share our COVID update. As you can see, the number of vaccinated individuals in Orange County continues to grow.
County-wide Numbers
Key COVID-19 Updates
All County POD and mobile POD sites are now offering all three COVID-19 vaccine platforms (Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson).
Please call the OC COVID Hotline at (714) 834-2000 or visit www.othena.com to:
Find a vaccination site or schedule an appointment near you!
We can help arrange transportation for community members who need a ride!
Or schedule at-home vaccinations for vulnerable residents.
Also, a new update this week to help you complete your vaccination plans, if you haven’t already!
All Orange County residents can now get a free ride to their vaccine appointments via Uber, from now until the 4th of July. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/3yAScub.
QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID VACCINES? THE COUNTY HAS A RESOURCE!
Vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic!
Orange County will equitably distribute a safe and effective vaccine to everyone who lives or works in Orange County, ages 12 and older* as supply is available.
The OC Health Care Agency is scheduling vaccines through the Othena.com platform (and apps), and you can learn more from covidvaccinefacts.com.
COUNTY NEWS:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 16th, 2021 Small Business Roundtable
We are committed to helping our small business community rebuild. Please join us on Wednesday, June 16th at 1:00 PM for a virtual roundtable for our local-area restaurants.
Are you looking for a new position? We’re here to help! We’re partnering with County One-Stop to hold a virtual job fair on Wednesday, June 23rd between 10:00 – 2:00 PM.
You can:
Safely network with multiple employers remotely through an online platform!
Visit “virtual booths” and watch short presentations from our job fair partners!
Interact with hiring managers to apply for open Enrollment opportunities!
Submit your resume and interview via live chat and Video Conferencing!
Supervisor Foley and I attended multiple Memorial Day Events together throughout the district, including Balboa Island’s Memorial Day recognition and the Newport Harbor American Legion’s Memorial Day Event.
I attended Huntington Beach City Council’s bi-monthly meeting and provided an update,
And supported one of our vaccine clinics at the Los Alamitos racetrack!
MANUEL
(Costa Mesa, Cypress, Huntington Beach - Oak View, Rossmoor)
This week, I joined the Huntington Beach American Legion Memorial Day Celebration on Memorial Day to pay respects to our fallen men and women in uniform. Thank you to Dennis Baker of American Legion 133.
I also celebrated with Costa Mesa High School Cheer, our 2021 National Cheer Champions! This is the third time they’ve won the recognition and we joined their fundraiser at Dick Churches with Sturgeon Rock.
KALVIN
(Buena Park, Fountain Valley, Rossmoor, Los Alamitos, La Palma)
This week was a busy one! I worked with Ashley Anderson on issues regarding the Orange County Council on Aging, and our office sent over two new applicants for the Council.
I spoke to OC Animal Agency and confirmed no dogs will be euthanized, and I showed Moms Demand Action Orange County around our office during a visit on “Wear Orange” day.
PET OF THE WEEK!
We’re back to share another Pet of the Week from the Animal Care Shelter at the County of Orange!
2-year-old Gigi was found inside a cage in the parking lot of the OC Zoo. The zookeepers quickly called OC Animal Care who reported to the scene. Unfortunately, there were no cameras in the area where Gigi was left, so our officer determined that she had been abandoned. Gigi was then taken to the shelter where she was given a full medical assessment, proper care/housing, and placed up for adoption.
Guinea pigs typically make great pets for families as they are very social animals who tend to be quite chatty. Their most well-known sound is the ‘wheek’ they make for their humans—usually to remind them to bring some food! Speaking of food, did we mention that Gigi loves to snack? Her favorite treats are fresh fruits, veggies and timothy hay.
Guinea Pigs are very intelligent and can even learn tricks when they are food motivated like Gigi! Would you like to help train Gigi to learn a new trick or two? If so, please call 714-935-6848 to schedule an adoption appointment to meet her!
ANIMAL ID: A1722345
CITY UPDATES
We’re excited to share news from cities in the 2nd District! Please send them to: D2Social@ocgov.com
BUENA PARK
The City is partnering with Vet Care Vaccination Services to offera low-cost pet vaccine clinic. No appointment is needed, first come, first served. Everyone and their pets are welcome.
Thursday, June 10, 2021 5:00-7:00pm
Ehlers Event Center 8150 Knott Ave., Buena Park
Dog and cat vaccinations, fecal exams, deworming, physical exams, microchipping, prescription flea control, diagnostic testing and more available for purchase.
For more: vetcarepetclinic.com | (800) 988-8387
The City of Buena Park is hiring Community Service Leaders!
COSTA MESA
Costa Mesa receives Civic Awards at UGSBC-LA’s 20th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo
The City of Costa Mesa Public Services Department received two Sustainability Leadership Awards at the 20th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (MGBCE) on May 21, 2021.
The Costa Mesa Lions Parks project, which includes Donald Dungan Library and Norma Hertzog Community Center, were both recognized.
The annual USGBC-LA Civic Awards include the Municipal Building Awards, recognizing exceptional efforts in sustainable buildings within city or county government, and Special Awards presented to top state and local officials or civic entities for their work on impactful policy.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY:
Join the city for their 4-day start of summer celebration, from June 17 through June 20.
Admission tickets required for attendees 5 years and older. Tickets are $5 each.
Due to occupancy limits, the only way to guarantee admission to Summerfest is to purchase an online ticket: www.FVsummerfest.com
Fountain Valley Classic Car Show will take place on Saturday, June 19!
Join us to see awesome cars and vintage trailers on display.
Visit: www.fvcarshow.com for information and online registration.
Thank you again to VFW 9557 and Fountain Valley Recreation & Community Services for the opportunity to recognize Memorial Day this Monday.
I had the opportunity to recognize the VWF's 75th Anniversary alongside Supervisor Andrew Do and Mayor Michael Vo, and pay respect to those we’ve lost.
The City of La Palma has reopened the Central Park basketball to the public beginning June 1, 2021.
Please be safe and enjoy!
LOS ALAMITOS:
Joint Forces Training Base is pleased to announce the return of its popular public base tour program.
Tour dates include June 17, August 19 and November 18. Admission is free, but everyone will be required to show current government-issued photo identification at the main gate for admittance to the installation. Masks are required for all participants.
Please note that space for each tour is limited to 45 pre-registered participants.
The fully guided bus tour includes an introduction and historical overview of the base -- highlighting its current federal and state missions. Featured stops include the 40th Infantry Division Headquarters, Los Alamitos Army Airfield (including an up-close look at a Cal Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter) and JFTB's engagement skills trainer if available on tour day.
To register for a tour, send an e-mail to the JFTB Public Affairs Officer at richard.w.lalor2.nfg@mail.mil.
E-mails must include the full name, address (including zip code), phone number, e-mail address and California driver's license number of each participant.
The City of Los Alamitos welcomes the following new businesses:
Join the City of Los Alamitos for another Pandemic Recovery Town Hall with guest speaker Senator Tom Umberg.
The OC Parks Commission met on June 3rd, 2021 and addressed the new Master Plan for Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley. The presentation on the Plan was led by OC Parks Director Stacy Blackwood and Interim Planning and Design Manager, Natalia Gaerlan.
The proposed Master Plan updates and expands public recreation facilities at the park, including converting 93 acres of golf turf. The plan features include improved access and parking for the growing population in the area, as well as a Grand Promenade, an Adventure Camp, a Botanical Garden and more open spaces for mixed use.
The OC Parks Commissioners were enthusiastic in their support and voted to recommend the proposed Master Plan to the County Board of Supervisors.
Please contact our office if you have any requests for certificates, meetings or need assistance with any County services by emailing Katrina.foley.@ocgov.com
