| September 6, 2018 |
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Volume 6 Issue 30 |
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New Riverbed Fence to Solve Homelessness is a Band-Aid and not a solution
Fencing in Santa Ana Does Not Take Place of Filing Criminal Cases |
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An announcement Thursday about new fencing along the Santa Ana River Trail near a residential area is not enough to solve ongoing nuisances and criminal elements of homelessness in neighborhoods.
A survey of Orange County voters last year found that homelessness and affordable housing were their top concerns.
“This easygoing mentality of pandering to the homeless has only allowed this problem to flourish,” Spitzer said. “The County has spent $147 million this year to expand our system of care and bring services to get individuals off the street. But all of this is meaningless if the homeless won’t take services offered. The District Attorney has a history of not prosecuting crimes that may be committed by the homeless population.”
Although the District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting a homeless arsonist, other crimes have not received the same scrutiny.
“Now is the time to toughen up on enforcing homeless crimes, we have done everything possible to help get the homeless off the streets,” Spitzer said. “If they do not want to cooperate and commit crimes we must be vigilant prosecuting those cases.”
Spitzer led the effort to clean up the Santa Ana River Trail in his district in 2017, which has restored the area to its intended use of recreational activities like walking and bicycling.
Spitzer also led the effort to open the County’s first homeless shelter and service center in Anaheim, Bridges at Kraemer Place. The facility is a model countywide. He was also instrumental in finding a site for mental health patients to receive treatment in Orange. The project is in the beginning stage.
“As I said a year ago -- I will not let Orange County become a Skid Row,” Spitzer said. “We were headed down that path where the riverbed was a no-go zone, just like in Los Angeles. This cannot happen here. We're offering people services and housing. If they don’t take it, they are vagrants and subject to arrest. We've got room in the jails for people who are not following the law. We need to be forceful but compassionate. Just erecting a fence isn’t good enough." |
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| Orange International Street Fair |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer welcomed the crowd on the first day of the 46th Annual International Street Fair in Orange. |
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Street Fair vendors and attendees during on Friday, August 31. |
The Orange International Street Fair once again welcomed thousands of visitors to the three day celebration held over Labor Day weekend.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer spoke during the opening ceremony of the 46th year of the event, which features celebrate international cuisines, art, music, and memorabilia. Live music and performances entertained the crowds in the Historic Old Towne Orange Plaza. |
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| Fire Safety Town Hall: Thursday, September 13 |
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The Holy Fire burning in Cleveland National Forest on August 10. Photo courtesy of Cleveland National Forest Twitter. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer continues his series of informational Tele-Town Halls on Thursday, September 13. The topic will be Fire Safety.
Supervisor Spitzer will be joined by Darrell Vance, US Forest Service Ranger for Trabuco District, and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Division Chief Brian Norton. Join the conversation by calling (855) 756-7520 extension 41657# on Thursday, September 13 at 5:30 pm.
Tele-Town Halls are unique opportunities for residents of the Third District to listen in over the phone and ask questions on public safety issues affecting Orange County. This Town Hall series is part of Supervisor Spitzer’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency in government and education of significant community difficulties. |
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| 17th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival Moves to Orange County Great Park |
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The Irvine Global Village Festival will be on Saturday, September 22 at the Great Park. |
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The Irvine Global Village Festival returns this year in a new home—the Orange County Great Park. The 17th annual Irvine Global Village Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 22, and will feature live performances, food vendors, kids’ crafts and activities, an international marketplace, and more.
Bring cash to try a variety of sample-sized servings of food, with prices ranging from $2 to $5. Festival admission and on-site parking are free.
Come celebrate diversity and international inclusion on Saturday, September 22. Learn more at http://www.irvinefestival.org/. |
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| Yorba Linda Adventure Playground Public Workshop |
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| Help shape the future of Yorba Linda’s iconic Adventure Playground by attending the Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting at City Hall on Thursday, September 20 at 6:30 pm. Adventure Playground has offered summer camp opportunities to children for the past 35 years, but this one of a kind facility is aging. Mark your calendars for tis upcoming public workshop to help shape the future of the program. For more information, visit https://www.yorbalindaca.gov/687/Adventure-Playground-Master-Plan. |
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| County of Orange to Host Free, Family-Friendly Career Expo and Open House |
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Are you in search of a rewarding career? Come to the County of Orange Career Expo and Open House where you can explore career opportunities, like being a nurse, electrician, investigator, park ranger and more!
The Career Expo and Open House will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Irvine Ranch Historic Park (13042 Old Myford Rd., Irvine, California 92692).
All are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly event, which will highlight current County of Orange job openings and career opportunities as well as the different services and programs the County offers to the community. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy fun activities for kids, live music and a food truck, plus interactive exhibits such as an OC Animal Care booth featuring animals, a demonstration by the Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue team, and more!
For more information about job openings and career opportunities with the County, visit http://www.ocgov.com/gov/hr. |
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| County of Orange Career Expo and Open House: Saturday, September 29 |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Toddler Stories and Playtime
Monday, September 10, all day
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Preschool Storytime
Friday, September 7, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Irvine
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
Sunday, September 9, 10:00 am—2:00 pm
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Garden Workshop: Fall Veggie Garden for Small Spaces
Saturday, September 15, 10:00 am—11:00 am
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
It's Your Estate - Introduction and New Tax Law
Tuesday, September 11, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Library Main Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Bilingual Storytime/Cuenta Cuentos
Thursday, September 13, 10:30 am—11:00 am
Library Main Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Toddler Storytime
Thursday, September 13, 11:00 am — 11:30 am
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Books for Breakfast
Saturday, September 8, 9:00 am—9:30 am
Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street
Farmers Market
Wednesday, September 12, 9:00 am—1:00 pm
El Camino Real and West 3rd Street
Villa Park
Book Chat
Wednesday, September 19, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 3
Saturday, September 15, Dusk
Hurless Barton Park, 4579 Casa Loma Ave.
Sunday Concerts: America, My Home. Alex-Zsolt, Piano Creations
Sunday, September 9, 1:30 pm
Richard Nixon Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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