Join us for our spring Fourth District Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday March 29, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park located at 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621. 

Residents of the Fourth District, including the cities of Stanton, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Placentia, and portions of Anaheim, may RSVP for the Kids Fishing Derby until the event capacity is reached.

To RSVP for the event, please click here.

Kids ages 6 to 15 years old may participate in the Fishing Derby. Fishing rods and bait will be available at no-cost while supplies last.

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We are accepting applications for the Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 4 Future Leaders Program.

The Future Leaders Program is designed for high school sophomores and juniors who reside in the 4th Supervisorial District, which includes the cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton and portions of Anaheim.

Students who participate will be able to develop their leadership skills, explore different career opportunities, and learn how local government works.

Sessions run from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on:

• Saturday, June 7
• Saturday, June 14
• Saturday, June 21
• Saturday, June 28

Lunch will be provided.

Click here to apply for the program.

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

For questions, please contact Andrea Dima-Smith at (714) 834-3440 or email D4.FutureLeaders@ocgov.com.

Keeping your family and community safe is simple. The OC Free Gun Lock Program provides free firearm locks to Orange County residents, helping prevent unauthorized access and reduce the risk of accidents. This program is open to all residents, with priority given to households in the Fourth District.

Orange County residents can now request free gun locks through an online form at d4.ocgov.com/FreeGunLocks, with locks mailed directly to their homes. Each package includes a video tutorial on safe firearm storage and information about California's evolving gun laws, including SB 53, which require secure storage for all firearms starting in 2026.

For more information or to request a free gun lock, visit d4.ocgov.com/FreeGunLocks.

I attended and hosted the 2nd Annual AI K12 Deeper Learning Summit and gave welcoming remarks. Participants at the Summit explored best practices for responsible AI use and learn how to advocate for tech justice policies in their schools and communities. The Summit aims to help shape the future of AI in education and society, ensuring this powerful tool is utilized for positive impact.

I was pleased to sponsor the Summit to ensure educators and students can learn about the effectiveness of AI in education but also how to use in an ethical manner. This year had 737 registered attendees, coming from 34 states, and 118 unique school districts. 

Thank you to Digital Promise, UCI School of Education, Anaheim Union High School District and the AI Education Project for also hosting this important event.

Last month, I attended the groundbreaking event for the Lincoln Avenue Apartment Complex in the City of Buena Park. The Lincoln Avenue Apartments will offer 55 affordable rental units for individuals and families earning 30%-70% of the Area Median Income, including 13 units for individuals experiencing homelessness with Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) eligibility.

The County is proud to have approved and committed over $4.8 million in funding for the development of this vital project. The County has also committed 13 Housing Choice Project-Based Vouchers provided by the Orange County Housing Authority, in partnership with HUD, with a value of approximately $5.2 million. Additionally, the Health Care Agency will provide supportive services for the MHSA units.

This groundbreaking is a culmination of collaborative efforts between the County, Orange County Housing Finance Trust, the City of Buena Park, C&C Development, and Riverside Charitable Corporation, among other entities to support the County’s Housing Funding Strategy goals of developing 2,396 supportive housing units by 2029. Together, we can make housing affordable.

I attended the City of Stanton Family Resource Center Playground grand opening. I was pleased to help fund this project with the contribution of $425,000 from my Fourth District Discretionary Funds.

The opening of this playground offers a new area for play and enrichment for any child that attends the FRC after school and childcare programs. Children deserve a space to play, have fun, and make new friends. It’s crucial to invest in projects like this that directly benefit our community’s well-being and enhance our recreational spaces.

Congratulations to the City of Stanton on the opening, I hope it will serve generations of children to come.

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Grand Opening of the Orchard View Gardens in Buena Park.

Orchard View Gardens is a new 66-unit community providing affordable and permanent supportive housing for low- to extremely low-income seniors, on land provided by St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. Eight (8) of the units are designated specifically for seniors who have experienced homelessness. Amenities for residents include a 3,000-square-foot community room, a fitness room, computer room, private patios and balconies, outdoor lounge area, recreational area and barbecues.

I want to thank National CORE, Hope through Housing Foundation, the City of Buena Park, Orange County Housing Finance Trust, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles for your invaluable partnership creating affordable housing for some our most vulnerable population.

New Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards featuring security upgrades will soon be on the way to residents, better protecting them from fraud while enabling them to buy nutritious, healthy food with greater confidence.

The cards include embedded microchips containing encrypted data, making it significantly more difficult to steal information through skimming devices, and allow users to make contactless payments at participating retailers. 

Cardholders can either tap their card against a retailer’s card reader or insert the chip and enter their PIN for secure transactions. The new cards can be used by residents receiving CalFresh, CalWORKs, and other food and cash aid benefits at most grocery stores and online grocery merchants, including Walmart and Target. 

Distribution of the new cards begins Monday, February 24, 2025, with eligible individuals and families receiving their updated EBT cards in the mail at their home address through the coming months. Not all recipients will receive their cards at the same time. Cards will be activated upon first use, and all existing benefits will automatically transfer to the new cards. A client’s old card will be deactivated 180 days after their new card has been issued. PINs will remain unchanged.

While most retailers accept the updated security features, some may still require the use of a magnetic stripe. Cardholders should first attempt to use the chip or tap features and then follow the card reader’s on-screen prompts if necessary. 

For questions, card usage issues or to report lost or stolen cards, cardholders are encouraged to contact the EBT Customer Service Helpline at (877) 328-9677. Benefits can be managed at ebtedge.com.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in partnership with the City of Fullerton, is leading the Orangethorpe Transit Village Conceptual Study to explore development concepts, key amenities, and priorities for improving site access and traffic flow.

OCTA values your feedback! In the first community survey conducted in Fall 2024, you provided valuable feedback on riding habits, preferred transit-supportive features, and facility improvements at the Fullerton Park and Ride. Now, OCTA is seeking more input on development concepts, key amenities, and priorities for improving site access and traffic flow.

Be part of the planning process by providing your input at a community meeting or by taking an online survey!

Here is how to get involved:

Attend the Virtual Community Webinar
Thursday, March 20th at 6 pm
Meeting ID: 891 1863 9349
Call-In: +1 (213) 338-8477
Register here!

Spanish Call In-Line: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 960-947-773

Korean Call In-Line: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access code: 478-136-597

Attend an In-Person Meeting:
Wednesday, March 26th at 6 pm
Fullerton Community Center – Classroom 1A
340 W Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832

The presentation will be 15 minutes after the event begins.
Refreshments and children’s activities will be provided.

Participate in the Online Survey
Take the survey by April 7th for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards!

Learn more about the plan and how you can get involved by visiting octa.net/FullertonPnR.

Fluffy is like a marshmallow.  He's soft, sweet, and absolutely irresistible!  His soft and fluffy fur makes him a perfect candidate for all your snuggling sessions, and his sweet and charming personality makes him an ideal, furry companion. 

Fluffy loves greeting everyone with tail wags and he'll immediately want pets too!  He loves running around in the yard, sitting for treats, and sniffing his surroundings like he's got so much to do.  He prefers to be the center of your attention and would do best as the only pet in the home.

Don't miss out on meeting and adopting this cutie pie. Call OC Animal Care at (714) 935-6848 to schedule a visit with Fluffy (A1647484) today!

Please visit OC Animal Care's Pet Adoptions page to see more adoptable pets.