| June 20, 2018 |
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Volume 6 Issue 20 |
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| Star Wars Day Returns to Zoo with Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Stormtroopers attending |
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This has got to be one of the coolest events that the County sponsors. Who wouldn’t want to get a picture with a Star Wars character?
On June 16, I helped celebrate the annual Star Wars Day at the Orange County Zoo. Many people came dressed in costumes and everyone had a great time, including the animals. They received treats throughout the day and had special meet-and-greet times with the public.
Mark this on your calendar for next year! |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Obtains Refunds for Drivers Impacted by the Santiago Fire |
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If you drove on the 241 or 261 toll roads and were directed by law enforcement to take another route between Monday night and Tuesday morning during the Santiago brush fire, please call the TCA offices and request a refund.
The fire resulted in unexpected tolls for people who were unable to reach their destination on a normal route.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer, who is on the Board of Directors of the Transportation Corridor Agencies, has secured refunds for the drivers impacted by this fire. Spitzer oversees the Third District, where the Santiago fire burned 155 acres.
Spitzer appreciated the cooperation of all the motorists, which allowed the firefighters to quickly contain the blaze.
“I know how frustrating it is to be detoured on your way home,” Spitzer said. “Thankfully no one was hurt in this fire and buildings were safe. But that doesn’t alleviate the issue that numerous people were either forced to drive on the toll road or told to turn around – incurring a second charge.”
The TCA customer service phone number is 949-727-4800. Refunds will be made after the request is investigated. |
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50th Anniversary for Rotarian and Veteran
from Tustin-Santa Ana Area |
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Field Deputy Al Tello presents Carl Greenwood with a proclamation. |
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My office was represented at a very special luncheon: Carl Greenwood was honored last month for completing his 50th year as a member of the Tustin-Santa Ana Rotary Club. My Field Deputy Al Tello presented this proclamation on my behalf.
The Rotary Club does so much good for the community and through the years, Carl must have volunteered thousands of hours. I am proud that he is part of my district.
Carl, a lifelong Tustin resident, became a Rotary Club member in 1968. He served as Secretary, Treasurer, Chair of the Good Idea Awards and President in 1986. For several years he was chair of the annual New Teacher Breakfast which welcomed new teachers to Tustin and oriented them to the school district. In 1971, Carl’s wife Kathy was one of those new teachers. Carl is a Stanford University graduate and a Vietnam War veteran. |
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| City of Tustin Kicks off Summer Concert Series |
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Blue skies and good feelings at the Tustin Concerts in the Park. |
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Live music weekly at Peppertree Park in Tustin. |
The City of Tustin kicked off its Concerts in the Park on Wednesday, June 13. The public is invited to come out on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer to listen to the best local bands performing top 40s, cover music, classic rock, and much more. The concerts are free and open to the public. Lawn chair, blankets, and food are welcome. Vendors sell a variety of snacks, eats, and soft drink beverages for purchase.
Stop by Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s booth to pick up County materials, to learn about government initiatives, and to sign up to get up-to-date information on all the news happening in the Third District and beyond.
Concerts are held on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. between now and August 1 in Peppertree Park, 230 W. First St., Tustin. For more, visit http://www.tustinca.org/civicax/calendar/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=28409.
2018 Tustin Concerts Schedule:
June 27 - Southland Party Band (90's)
July 11 - Suffragettes (Top 40/Variety)
July 18 - Hollywood U2 (U2 Tribute)
July 25 - Popgun Rerun (80s)
August 1 - DSB (Journey Tribute) |
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Free Cat Adoptions Every Weekend in June
at Orange County Animal Care |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| EBT Cardholder Outage Notification |
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Statewide EBT Outage Scheduled for Saturday, June 23 through Sunday, June 24
The state of California is transitioning to a new Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Vendor on June 30, 2018. Because of this transition, a statewide 24-hour EBT outage and black-out period is scheduled from Saturday, June 23, 2018 beginning at 11 p.m. until Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 11:00 p.m. During this outage, cardholders will not be able to access their EBT food or cash benefits. EBT cardholders are encouraged to plan ahead for their shopping needs.
This scheduled, one-time distribution of the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) outage is required to support the transition of EBT vendor services from Conduent (formerly Xerox) to Fidelity Information Services (FIS).
Notices were mailed to EBT cardholders the first week of June. Staff at all locations are notifying any newly granted cases about the outage and posting informational signs in office lobby areas.
The client website at www.ebt.ca.gov will also be unavailable during this outage.
Cardholders calling the EBT Customer Service Help Line (1-877-328-9677) during this period will be reminded of the outage via a recorded message. Due to the website and call centers being down, cardholders will be unable to check their balances during this outage.
Additionally, all authorized retailers have been notified of the outage. They have been encouraged to inform their own staff and post informational signage in their stores for EBT cardholders as well. |
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| “Orange is the New Green” Zoning Code Update |
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The public review and comment period for the County’s “Orange is the New Green” Zoning Code Update is open and ends on June 26, 2018. Residents are encouraged to attend an upcoming workshop and submit comments on the proposed draft.
The County of Orange has embarked on a comprehensive update to its Zoning Code to incorporate sustainable policies and best management practices. The updated Zoning Code is intended to achieve a new standard of sustainability and flexibility that will accommodate future technological advances.
As the County moves forward through this process, residents, business owners, community groups, advocacy groups, and stakeholders are welcome to participate in the process. Community workshops will be held over the next several months to provide information regarding the “Orange is the New Green” Zoning Code Update. During these workshops, County staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Visit http://www.ocpublicworks.com/ds/planning/projects/all_districts_projects/
orange_is_the_new_green for the schedule of these upcoming community workshops.
The County welcomes the public’s input and invites comments on the proposed revisions. Visit the above link for submission details. |
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| Olive Heights Construction
June 25-29
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Preschool Storytime
Friday, June 22, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Annie Banannie’s Big Balloon Adventure
Wednesday, June 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 am
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Irvine
Super Swim Lesson
Friday, June 22, 5:30 pm
Woollett Aquatics C, 4601 Walnut Ave.
Movies on the Lawn: Stagecoach
Friday, June 22, 6:30 pm
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Orange
2018 Summer Reading Club for Adults: Reading Takes You Everywhere
June 16—July 28, 10:00 am—6:00 pm
Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Friday Film Festival
Thursday, June 21, 2:00 pm—4:00 pm
Library Main Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Family Drop-In Crafts
Saturday, June 23, 11:00 am — 2:00 pm
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Family Sunset Storytime
Wednesday, June 27, 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street
Concerts in the Park
Wednesday, June 27, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Peppertree Park, 230 West First Street
Villa Park
Reading with a Deputy Storytime
Tuesday, June 26, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
US-China Workshop: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China as a Global Power
Tuesday, June 26, 7:00 pm—8:00 pm
Richard Nixon Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Fantastic Family Storytime
Saturday, June 30, 10:30 am — 11:15 am
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
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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