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July 23, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights John Wayne Airport Improvements and Updates, Climate Resiliency efforts, Healthcare Services enhancements, and grants for Library Services
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, where the Board approved funding to strengthen health and public services, natural resource resiliency, and public services such as the library system and John Wayne Airport.
July 22, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces $500 Million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Sustainable Infrastructure and Jobs for Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley joined U.S Senator Alex Padilla, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local officials from the South Coast Air Quality Management District to announce $500 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) for the Southern California region, including Orange County. These grants are authorized by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act.
July 3, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Blaze Bernstein Murder Trial Verdict
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the jury’s verdict on the trial surrounding the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a 19-year-old gay and Jewish Orange County resident killed in 2018. The jury found defendant Samuel Woodward guilty of first-degree hate-crime murder.
June 28, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et.al
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the news of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on U.S. Supreme Court case City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson, et al. granting the City of Grants Pass, Oregon the right to enforce public anti-camping laws.
June 27, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following Progress on Gun Safety Proposal and Adoption of E-Bike Safety Ordinance
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board approved progress on the secure gun storage ordinance and the final adoption of Supervisor Foley’s e-bike ordinance.
June 14, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Celebrates Unanimous Approval from CA Coastal Commission for Two New Hotels at Dana Point Harbor
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, the California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the City, County, and R.D. Olson proposal for two new hotels as part of the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Plan. After nearly four years of negotiations, the approval includes support for a robust community benefits package negotiated by Supervisor Foley that invests more than $6 million in Orange County based service organizations over the life of the project.
May 24, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Passage of FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the news of President Joe Biden signing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law. Key provisions focus on PFAs disposal, expanding consumer protections, airport infrastructure grants, and more.
May 15, 2024
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Developments at UCI Rowland Hall Encampment
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released the developments at the UCI Rowland Hall Encampment.
May 10, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights John Wayne Airport Restaurant and Retail Revitalization, Fifth District Workforce Development One Stop, and Services for Sexual Abuse Victims
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board voted to approve leases for new concessions at John Wayne Airport, renew a sublease for operation of Laguna Niguel’s America’s Job Center of California, renewed a contract with UCI’s Department of Psychiatry for Sexual Abuse Counseling services, and to support state legislation related to expanding benefits for the families of deceased and disabled veterans.
May 10, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights OCTA’s Commitment to Sand Replenishment and Funding for Fifth District Projects
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves on the OC Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors, commented on yesterday’s Regional Transportation Planning Committee meeting where the committee voted to further work on the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study Initial Assessment, secure $12 million of grant funding for the Coastal Rail Corridor Infrastructure Resiliency Project, and accept a combined $30 million on infrastructure and road improvement projects in south Orange County.
May 10, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights OCTA’s Commitment to Sand Replenishment and Funding for Fifth District Projects
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves on the OC Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors, commented on yesterday’s Regional Transportation Planning Committee meeting where the committee voted to further work on the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study Initial Assessment, secure $12 million of grant funding for the Coastal Rail Corridor Infrastructure Resiliency Project, and accept a combined $30 million on infrastructure and road improvement projects in south Orange County.
May 8, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on 2024 Point in Time Count Results
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the release of the Orange County Point in Time Count 2024 report. Orange County’s Point in Time Count took place as part of a national effort to count and survey individuals and families experiencing unsheltered homelessness on a given night during the last ten days in January.
May 6, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Underscores Sand Nourishment as Solution for Coastal Rail Resiliency
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors, released a statement on the announcement by OCTA to include sand nourishment as a key element in the Initial Assessment of the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study. The Initial Assessment is OCTA’s immediate term plan to protect the rail corridor through next winter, outlining millions in spending on stabilization measures.
May 3, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Applauds South Coast AQMD Vote of Balboa Ferry Electrification Funding
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Governing Board approval of $8,297,548 for Electrification of Balboa Island Ferries and Installation of Supporting Charging Infrastructure.
April 26, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Supports County Aging Plans, New Speed Limits, Youth Counseling Services, Law Enforcement Technology, and Be Well Irvine Funding
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board approved the Office on Aging Area Plan for the 2024-2028 period, new speed limits for county unincorporated areas, expanded PRYDE program youth counseling services, law enforcement technology maintenance, and funding for the Be Well Irvine campus.
April 26, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights OCTA Electric Fleet Purchases and Transit Program Expansion
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves on the OC Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors, commented on yesterday’s Board meeting where the Board approved the purchase of 40 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses, the expansion of the Bravo!/Rapid Bus Services and the Youth Ride Free Program, the replacement of OC ACCESS and OC Flex gas powered vehicles, and the purchase of driver protection systems for operators.
April 11 , 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Supports Senior Housing Program, Increased Behavioral Service Access, Coastal Erosion Solutions, Fentanyl Crisis Legislation, and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Legislation
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board voted on a new grant program for low-income seniors in need of housing repairs, an administrative office lease agreement for the OC Health Care Agency’s Behavioral Health Services Outreach and Engagement Street Team to provide services in South County, a grant application to address coastal erosion in Capistrano Beach, a grant award for Orange County’s Victim Compensation Program, and support positions on legislation addressing the fentanyl epidemic and public electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
April 11 , 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Applauds NMUSD Board Vote on Costa Mesa High School Sport Complex Schematic Plans
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the Newport-Mesa Unified School Board unanimously approving the schematic design plan for the Mustang athletic facilities at Costa Mesa High School (CMHS) at last week’s school board meeting.
April 11 , 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Comments on Livestreaming Services for OCTA Meetings
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on yesterday's vote by the Orange County Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) Board of Directors to continue pursuing implementation of livestreaming services for OCTA Board and Committee meetings. This action reaffirms the motion made by Supervisor Foley at the March 11, 2024 OCTA Meeting that directed OCTA staff to begin a formal procurement process for livestreaming services at meetings.
April 2, 2024
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Upcoming Absence
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released the following statement regarding upcoming procedures on April 2, 2024, and April 16, 2024.
April 1, 2024
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Honors Women in the Law at Third Annual Women Making a Difference Awards Ceremony
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley hosted her third annual Women Making A Difference Awards on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) in Costa Mesa with local elected leaders and members of the community. This year, Supervisor Foley honored women in the Orange County legal community who represent and/or advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
March 28, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Hosts Roundtable on Status of Women and Girls in Orange County
OORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Yesterday, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley hosted her Roundtable on the Status of Women and Girls with local women leaders in government, education, public health, labor, and more. Guests included women of all ages from seniors in high school to seniors in life.
March 26, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Certifies Election, Tackles Unlicensed Sober Living Homes, Adopts JWA Civil Rights Plan, and Approves Raise for OC Lifeguards
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board certified the election, adopted support positions on four state bills that address abuse in sober living homes, a Civil Rights Plan for John Wayne Airport, and raises for lifeguards at county beaches.
March 20, 2024
ICYMI: OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Rail Service in San Clemente to Resume Monday, March 25
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and LOSSAN Board of Directors, released a statement on the news that Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will resume full passenger service through San Clemente on Monday, March 25, 2024. OCTA and Metrolink emergency crews are set to finish emergency work this week.
March 14, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Update on Orange County Coastal Oil Sheen
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released an update on last week’s oil sheen following the latest report of several oiled birds found near Bolsa Chica yesterday and this morning. In response, the Oiled Wildlife Care Network has been activated.
March 11, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Orange County Coastal Oil Spill
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement in response to the oil spill off the coast of Orange County.
March 5, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Recognizes Women in County Leadership Positions, Proclaims March as Women’s History Month, Approves Coordinated Reentry Service Contract for South County and Encampment Clearing, Secures Grant Funding to Support Victims of Human Trafficking and Mobile Crisis Response Units, and Approves Teamsters Local 952 Contract
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board proclaimed March as Women’s History Month, approved a contract for Orange County’s Coordinated Entry System, voted on an encampment clearing plan, approved wage increases for workers represented by Teamsters, Local 952, and approved other key items.
March 5, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Rail Service Update in San Clemente
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and LOSSAN Board of Directors, released a statement on the news that Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will resume limited passenger rail service in San Clemente tomorrow. OCTA and Metrolink emergency work continues to build a catchment wall at Mariposa Point (Milepost 204.2) to protect the rail right-of-way.
February 28, 2024
ICYMI: OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights Catchment Wall Construction for San Clemente Emergency Rail Stabilization Efforts
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves on the OC Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors, released an update on the emergency rail stabilization efforts at Mariposa Point in San Clemente.
February 27, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Spearheads Regional Sand Replenishment Program Participation, Secures Grant Funding, and Provides Board of Supervisors Meeting Updates
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board voted to approve an agreement with the City of Dana Point to join the Regional Beach Sand Replenishment Project, various grant funding awards, policy changes to the 2023 Supportive Housing Notice of Funding Availability, and additional funding the Dana Point Library Renovation Project.
February 23, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Approves LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency’s 2024 Work Plan and Business Plan
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — This week, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who was recently appointed to serve on the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency’s Board of Directors, approved the 2024 Work Plan and the Business Plan for the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, received a report on LOSSAN’s participation in the federal Corridor ID Program, and commented on a status report on the San Clemente Track Closure near the Mariposa Pedestrian Bridge.
February 22, 2024
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces State Legislation to Combat Sober Living Home Abuse
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced the introduction of County sponsored legislation by California State Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton). SB 1334 will close critical regulatory loopholes in recovery residences to better safeguard vulnerable individuals while better serving the communities in which recovery residences are located.
February 12, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Approves OCTA’s Initiatives & Action Plan, Additional Funding for I-5 Improvement Project, and Complete Streets Project Recommendations
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today during OCTA’s Board of Directors Meeting, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), approved OCTA’s 2024 Initiatives and Action Plan, additional funding for I-5 improvement project, and complete streets project funding recommendations.
February 7, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Comment on New Beach Trail Closures in the City of San Clemente
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s announcement from the City of San Clemente to close additional portions of the San Clemente Beach Trail.
February 6, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Approves Infrastructure Projects that Promote Public Safety and Facilitates Investigation of Sexual Assault Cases
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board voted to approve a revetment restoration project in Dana Point, the undergrounding of utilities along portions of Laguna Canyon Road, and a renewed contract that allows Orange County to purchase tools used in investigating sexual assault cases.
February 1, 2024
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Emergency Rail Stabilization Work Ahead of Southern California Storms
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), released a statement on OCTA and Metrolink’s emergency rail stabilization efforts in response to the land movement beneath the Mariposa pedestrian and bike bridge last week.
January 26, 2024
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Provides Update on Passenger Rail Service Suspension in San Clemente
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), released an update on suspended passenger rail service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations due to boulders and debris falling onto the tracks from new land movement this week in San Clemente.
January 25, 2024
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Passenger Rail Service Suspension in San Clemente
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), released a statement on Metrolink and Amtrak suspending passenger rail service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations due to boulders and debris falling onto the tracks from new land movement yesterday in San Clemente.
January 25, 2024
Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement After Gunman Found Guilty of Murder in Aiden Leos Road Rage Shooting
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement after a jury found Marcus Eriz guilty of murder in the shooting of Aiden Leos in May, 2021.
January 24, 2024
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Passenger Rail Service Suspension in San Clemente Due to Mariposa Bridge Landslide
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), announced that Metrolink and Amtrak suspended passenger rail service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside stations due to boulders and debris falling onto the tracks as a result of a landslide damaging the Mariposa pedestrian and bike bridge in San Clemente.
January 23, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Appointed to County CEO Search Ad-Hoc Committee, Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Supreme Court Case on Anti-Encampment Laws
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board appointed Supervisor Foley to serve on the County Executive Search Ad Hoc Committee, a two-person panel that will lead the recruitment process for Orange County’s next Chief Executive Officer.
January 18, 2024
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Joins Governor Gavin Newsom in Highlighting Orange County’s Project Homekey Progress
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as Chair of the Orange County Housing Finance Trust, joined California Governor Gavin Newsom, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens, and Chair Richard Owens of the Housing Working Group for the Orange County Veterans and Military Families Collaborative for a press conference to highlight the Motel 6 Project Homekey Conversion Project in Costa Mesa and the success of Homekey in Orange County.
