We held our annual Future Leaders Program this month and wrapped up our program this past Saturday.

During the five sessions, our future leaders were able to receive tours at the County Administration North Building, Registrar of Voters office, Brea Olinda Alpha Landfill, and the Sheriff-Coroner Division Department. They also received presentations by OC Public Libraries on library resources, OC Workforce Development on career exploration, and OC Health Care Agency on Mental Health Awareness.

At our graduation day, our future leaders were able to meet with County Department heads to learn more about the different county organizations and their time at the County. 

Special thanks to our County departments that allowed our Future Leaders to tour their departments and learn more about their duties. 

Stay tuned for next year Future Leaders application this upcoming winter/spring.

2024 Future Leaders Group Photo Session 1

Team Chaffee attended the Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom event hosted by the City of Buena Park. 

Juneteenth is a celebration of the freedom of African Americans and recognizes their independence from slavery. Despite President Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, news of the end of slavery did not reach the entirety of the United States, especially in Southern areas. Juneteenth celebrates the day that Union Soldiers finally freed the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, two years after the issue of the Emancipation Proclamation.

My Policy Advisor, Junellen Dillard, spoke during the event to acknowledge the historical value of Juneteenth as a national holiday in celebration to the end of slavery.

The event provided guests with incredible music, delicious food, guest speakers, and wonderful entertainment in celebration of this national holiday. A special thanks to the City of Buena park for hosting such an amazing event!

Last week, we hosted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) Public Forum at the Brea Community Center. 

The Preliminary CAP Public Forums were hosted all over the County in order to not only educate the public about the County's plans and directions moving forward regarding our climate, but to also obtain public feedback on what the CAP should focus on primarily as main goals for lowering emissions. Some of the topics included in the presentation were reducing greenhouse gas emissions, green industry workforce training, decreased burden to our landfills through reuse and repurpose, and many more. 

Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared their thoughts. Your presence was greatly appreciated!

Photo of the County's Sustainability Officer Tara Tisopulos presenting the CAP to community members

When extreme heat arrives in Orange County, stay safe and find relief from soaring temperatures at a local cooling center from the Orange County Cooling Center directory below. Visit one of the many Cooling Centers in Orange County's Fourth District today!

For more information, visit ocgov.com/cooling-centers.

Celebrate this year's Fourth of July with one of many events hosted by our very own cities in Orange County's Fourth District! 

Last Thursday, Team Chaffee had a blast at the Concert in the Park event at Craig Regional Park.

Catch the next 7 free concerts at OC Parks and enjoy family-friendly entertainment under the stars at regional parks with free live music all summer long. All events are free to attend!

OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series brings the big screen to the great outdoors in your favorite regional parks. Guests of all ages can enjoy recent blockbusters and popular classic films!

Please visit ocparks.com/news/oc-parks-presents-2024-summer-concert-series-and-sunset-cinema-film-series for more information and details!

This summer, the SUN Bucks program, also called summer EBT (S-EBT) program is providing food benefits to families with school-aged children. Every eligible child will automatically be mailed a $120 S-EBT card that can be used to buy healthy foods at places accepting CalFresh EBT benefits.

Plan a summer adventure day by riding the train with Metrolink using these discounts:

• $10 Weekend Day Pass
  Only $10 for unlimited rides system-wide either Saturday or Sunday.
  
  
• Kids Ride Free!
  Free train rides for children 17 years old and younger on Saturdays and Sundays when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
  
  
• $15 Summer Weekday Pass
  Unlimited travel Monday through Friday, starting Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, August 30. Only $15 per person and valid system-wide.
  
  
• Student Adventure Pass
  If you’re a student, you’re eligible to ride Metrolink free with the new Student Adventure Pass and a valid Student ID. Click here for more information.

Can you steer your love boat to my dock?  Because I, Dock, will be waiting for you with open paws!  Hi everyone, I'm Dock, and I'm ready to splash some joy into your life with love and tail wags. I'm a friendly guy who loves meeting new people and playing fetch.  Whether it's in the backyard or even on the beach, we're guaranteed to have a blast together.

I'm already a pro at sit and shake, but I'm eager to learn more if you'll teach me!  Think of me as a blank canvas, ready for happy memories to fill my days. My dream is to find a furever family who will love me unconditionally, let me shower them with kisses and snuggles, and always be there for me.  Are you the family I'm searching for?  Please call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 and mention my Animal ID A1853160 to adopt me! 

Not sure about adopting me just yet?  Consider the Foster-to-Adopt program! I'll stay with you for two weeks, and we can see if we're a perfect match.  You'll get to know my quirks, and I'll discover all the best places to play and eat! 

Please visit our Pet Adoptions page to see more adoptable pets.