2021 Press Releases

December 22, 2021

Supervisor Foley Distributes 1300 Holiday Care Packages & Grocery Gift Cards to Local Residents Living in Affordable Housing

(Orange County CA) – This week, Supervisor Katrina Foley and her team brightened the holiday season for Orange County families, seniors, and Veterans living in affordable housing, by distributing 1300 care packages to residents in Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, with help from our Marshallese youth.

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December 1, 2021

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Special In-Person COVID-19 Briefing to Discuss the New Omicron Variant and Promote Distribution of Free Saliva Test Kits

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley will be joined by Orange County Deputy Health Director Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong this Friday, December 3rd at 10:30AM for a COVID-19 Press Briefing to discuss the latest news on the emerging Omicron variant and to promote free take-home COVID-19 Saliva Test Kits for residents ahead of the holiday season.

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October 29, 2021

Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Parking Relief, Solution to Street Sweeping Issue in Rossmoor

Orange County, CA – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley (2nd District) and Joe Mendoza, General Manager of the Rossmoor Community Services District, released the following statements in response to the unanimous support by the Orange County Board of Supervisors to address the issue of total street parking closures during street sweeping in the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.

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October 27, 2021

Statement from Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley on FBI Arrest of Huntington Beach Resident Related to January 6 Capitol Riots

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley (2nd District) released the following statement in response to the news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Huntington Beach resident Kim Michael Sorgente on suspicion of involvement in the riots that took place at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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October 8, 2021

State Announces Plans for School Vaccinations, OC Health Care Agency Encourages Safe Precautions for Halloween Celebrations

(Santa Ana, CA) – California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required for middle and high school students to attend in-person instruction is contingent upon full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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October 4, 2021

STATEMENT FROM SUPERVISOR FOLEY ON THE COASTAL OIL SPILL OFF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA

ORANGE COUNTY, California – In response to the oil spill off Huntington Beach yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard, California state officials, Orange County Harbor Patrol and Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division responded to reports of an oil spill approximately 13 square miles in size, located about three miles from the Newport Beach coast.

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September 10, 2021

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley to Host Parade and Reception for Hometown Olympians in Orange County’s Second District

Santa Ana, CA - On Sunday, September 12, Supervisor Katrina Foley (2nd District) will host a parade in partnership with the City of Newport Beach to honor Orange County’s Olympians.

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September 8, 2021

Supervisor Foley Releases Statement on Conviction in Murder of Former Costa Mesa Fire Captain and Sober Living Home Cases

Santa Ana, CA -- Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released the following statement in response to two court rulings today that impact the City of Costa Mesa and surrounding communities.

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September 2, 2021

Statement from Supervisor Katrina Foley on Orange County Residents’ Right to Hear from Public Health Officials

Santa Ana,—Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley (2nd District) released the following statement in response to Chairman Do and Vice Chairman Chaffee’s decision to prevent county health officials from participating in my daily COVID-19 updates.

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June 16, 2021

SUPERVISOR FOLEY ANNOUNCES VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SANTA ANA – On Wednesday, June 16th, Supervisor Katrina Foley (District Two) announced the seven appointments for her Second District Veterans Advisory team. The appointees were selected through community feedback and stakeholder engagement, including direct input from the Veterans Alliance of Orange County.

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June 10, 2021

FRIDAY: Supervisor Foley to Hold COVID-19 Memorial with Local Elected Officials, First Responders and Union Leaders

COSTA MESA – On the evening of Friday, June 11th, Supervisor Katrina Foley (2nd District) will host a COVID-19 candlelight memorial recognizing the more than 5,000 lives lost in Orange County during the pandemic.

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June 8, 2021

FRIDAY: Supervisor Foley to Hold COVID-19 Memorial on Evening of June 11th

On the evening of Friday, June 11th, Supervisor Foley will hold a COVID-19 Memorial honoring the more than 5,000 lives lost during the pandemic.

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June 6, 2021

Supervisor Foley Statement on Arrest of Two Suspects in Aiden Leos Case

SANTA ANA – Supervisor Katrina Foley (District 2) released the following statement in response to the arrest of two suspects in the May 21st, 2021, shooting death of six-year-old Aiden Leos:

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May 31, 2021

A Memorial Day Message from Supervisor Foley

Every Memorial Day, we take the time to honor and pay our respects to the fallen Americans who lost their lives serving in our military.

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May 28, 2021

Supervisor Foley Congratulates Dr. Clayton Chau 2021 Physician of the Year by the Orange County Medical Association

SANTA ANA – Supervisor Katrina Foley (District 2) released the following statement congratulating Dr. Clayton Chau, Orange County Health Officer and Director of the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) who is recognized as the 2021 Physician of the Year by the Orange County Medical Association.

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May 25, 2021

SUPERVISOR FOLEY MATCHES $50,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON DEATH OF SIX-YEAR-OLD ROAD RAGE VICTIM

SANTA ANA – During Tuesday’s May 25th Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Katrina Foley (District 2) pledged to match $50,000 in reward money leading to an arrest in the fatal shooting of six-year-old Aiden Leos, a Costa Mesa resident who was killed on Friday, May 21st during a road rage incident on the 55 freeway.

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May 12, 2021

SUPERVISOR FOLEY STATEMENT ON NEW CDC GUIDANCE

SANTA ANA - Supervisor Katrina Foley (District 2) issued the following statement around the CDC’s latest masking guidance...

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May 11, 2021

STATEMENT FROM SUPERVISOR FOLEY ON TODAY’S BOARD MEETING

SANTA ANA, California – In response to ongoing public feedback from a specific group of individuals, Supervisor Katrina Foley issued the following statement regarding the proposal of a voluntary County vaccination record...

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April 19, 2021

SUPERVISOR FOLEY ANNOUNCES CHIEF OF STAFF

SANTA ANA – District 2 Supervisor Katrina Foley announces the appointment of Debbie E. Lumpkin as her Chief of Staff.

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April 16, 2021

SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY TO HOST FIRST VACCINE POD FOR DISTRICT

SANTA ANA – On Saturday, April 17th, Supervisor Katrina Foley (District 2) will be hosting her first vaccine clinic for residents of the City of Costa Mesa’s 4th and 5th districts.

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April 15, 2021

Supervisor Foley Denounces Inappropriate Use of Paper Stars of David during April 13th Board of Supervisors Meeting

SANTA ANA – Supervisor Katrina Foley (District 2) released the following statement in response to the individuals who wore paper Stars of David during the Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, April 13th.

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April 14, 2021

SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY ANNOUNCES BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

SANTA ANA – Today, Supervisor Katrina Foley (District 2) announces eight new appointments to Orange County boards and commissions, which were approved at the April 14th, 2021 Board of Supervisors meeting.

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April 13, 2021

Statement from Supervisor Foley on Othena Digital Vaccination Record

(SANTA ANA, California) – In response to public input organized by a specific group of individuals, Supervisor Katrina Foley has issued the following statement regarding the Othena digital vaccination record:

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April 12, 2021

SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY ANNOUNCES PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY ADVISOR

SANTA ANA – (District 2) Supervisor Katrina Foley announces the appointment of Newport Beach resident and retired Police Chief Dave Snowden as her Public Safety Policy Advisor.

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March 31, 2021

SUPERVISOR KATRINA FOLEY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF THIRD COUNTY SUPER POD VACCINE SITE AT COSTA MESA FAIRGROUNDS

SANTA ANA – Supervisor Katrina Foley (District Two) was joined by Chairman Andrew Do (District One), Supervisor Doug Chaffee (District Four), and representatives from the Orange County Fair Board of Directors and Orange County Health Agency today, to announce the opening of the County’s third Super Pod vaccination site at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds.

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March 26, 2021

SUPERVISOR KATRINA TAKES OATH OF OFFICE, ANNOUNCES KEY OBJECTIVES AND STAFF

SANTA ANA – Supervisor Katrina Foley has taken the oath of office for the 2nd District for the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

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