Don't miss the Ocean Institute's 34th Annual Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point Harbor this weekend, September 7-9! Join us for an exciting 3-day adventure for all ages, including cannon battles, breakfast with a mermaid, food trucks, interactive vendors, a beer garden, and the Sails ‘n Ales Festival kick-off party!
SAVE THE DATE: Community members are invited to attend a FREE public meeting Monday, September 24 from 5 PM to 7 PM on the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project.
Please join County staff and the Dana Point Harbor Partners to receive an update and provide input on the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Project during the Dana Point Harbor Advisory Board meeting at the Ocean Institute (Samueli Hall), 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive.
As such, is was my pleasure to present a proclamation in honor of the 10-year anniversary of the Veterans Resource Fair to Dr. Kathleen Burke, Chancellor of the South Orange County Communiity College District (SOCCCD), and James Buysse, President of Saddleback College, with many dignitaries and local veterans in attendance.
I also was pleased to present a certificate of recognition to Terence Nelson, who has been the VETS Program Coordinator and Veterans Resource Fair organizer at Saddleback College for the last decade.
Since fall of 2009, the Saddleback College VETS Program has continued to develop and offer the annual Veterans Resource Fair, linking local veterans and their families with vital resources and services, as well as supporting their well-being and potential after military service.
As a result, thousands of veterans, active duty military personnel and military-connected local citizens have benefited from the professional and dedicated veterans service organizations participating in this popular annual event, which I am honored to be a part of.
Please be advised that the 241 Toll Road will be closed in both directions this weekend from Oso Parkway to Antonio Parkway while crews reconfigure toll equipment at the Oso Parkway on- and off-ramps.
DETOUR: Motorists will be able to enter and exit the 241 Toll Road at Antonio Parkway. To access Oso Parkway from the southbound 241 Toll Road, motorists should exit at Antonio Parkway and proceed south to Oso Parkway.
We appreciate your patience while crews perform this work.
Click image above to enlarge.
Due to the dynamic nature of Oso Parkway Bridge construction, please note dates and times are subject to change in the event of unforeseen operational factors or inclement weather. For more information, please visit the Oso Parkway Bridge Project website.
Open House: South County Rail Improvements
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Metrolink are hosting a community open house to provide an update on improvements between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink Station and Trabuco Creek in San Juan Capistrano.
The project will add 1.8 miles of passing siding railroad track adjacent to the existing mainline track. The passing siding track will allow trains traveling in opposite directions to pass each other, reducing the amount of time trains spend waiting for opposing trains, while making passenger service safer, more reliable, and more efficient.
Please attend the community open house September 12 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the San Juan Capistrano Library, La Sala Auditorium, 31495 El Camino Real, to learn more about this important rail project. For more info on the Laguna Niguel to San Juan Capistrano Passing Siding Project, visit the OCTA website.
Telephone Town Hall: The Future of Transportation in Orange County
Your kindergartener today will be driving to work in 20 years. What will their commute look like in the year 2040?
As Chairwoman of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors, I invite you September 12 to speak with OCTA Chief Executive Officer Darrell Johnson and other Orange County transportation leaders about our draft Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a blueprint for the future of OC transportation that analyzes travel conditions based on projections for 2040.
Give your input on what the future of Orange County transportation should look like during our Telephone Town Hall!
Register online to be called the day of the event. You may also call the following numbers September 12:
North County at 5:30 PM - English (888) 400-1932 or Spanish (888) 400-9342
South Countyat 7 PM - (888) 400-1932
Please help us shape the future of transportation by sharing your feed back. Visit the LRTP webpage for ways you can participate, or view the LRTP video for more information.
County Connections
September is National Preparedness Month
When a disaster strikes, the impact on the community can be devastating. It’s imperative to take steps now to prepare yourself and your family for any type of emergency. September is National Preparedness Month and the perfect time to get started. You can begin by taking the following steps:
Register with AlertOC and sign up for emergency alerts and notifications. Signing up only takes a few minutes.
Start your kit today by purchasing bottled water (one gallon per person per day). Other important supplies include non-perishable food items, first aid supplies, prescription medications, flashlights, cell phone charger, and a battery-powered radio. For a complete checklist of supplies, visit www.ReadyOC.org.
Decide on a family reunification location, designate an out-of-state contact, and discuss, agree on and document an emergency plan with those in your care. For sample plans, see www.ReadyOC.org. Work with your neighbors, colleagues and others to build a community network of resilience.
Make your emergency plan today and encourage those you know and love to do the same. When an emergency arises, you can implement your family emergency plan. Find out more about National Preparedness Month.
Critter Chronicles
Canine Pet of the Week: Meet Loki!
Click image above to enlarge.
Feline Pet of the Week: Izabella!
Click image above to enlarge.
Out and About in South County
Dana Point: 9th Annual Lobster Fest
Click image above to enlarge or here for more info.
Dana Point: Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
Click image above to enlarge or here for more info.
Sunset Serenades returns Friday evenings in September at 5:30 PM. The FREE concerts take place in a stunning setting at the Heisler Park Amphitheater, located at Cliff Dr. and Jasmine St. in Laguna Beach. See below for details:
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people Sept. 22.
Laguna Niguel: Senior Expo
Lake Forest: Heroes Day Event
San Clemente: 31stĀ Annual Seafest
The Seafest is FREE, featuring a Chowder Cook-Off Competition, Fisherman's Lobster, Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show, Surf Contest, Children & Teen Contests, Children's Complementary Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation, taking place Sunday, October 7 at the historic San Clemente Pier area! Free shuttle parking at San Clemente High School from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Flew to Sacramento to participate in the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Board of Directors meeting.
My Staff:
Welcomed attendees and introduced the movie, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," at the OC Parks Sunset Cinema at Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
Participated in the 10th Annual South County Veterans Resource Fair at Saddleback College.
Participated in the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meeting.
Elected Officials in the Community
For questions or comments regarding Supervisor Bartlett's E-Newsletter please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3550 or email Sergio.Prince@ocgov.com.