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ON OC
by Voice of OC
On OC, from the nonprofit newsroom Voice of OC, podcast connects newsmakers, elected officials, activists and residents around the latest civic issues in Orange County.
Episodes
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Episode 1: Orange County COVID-19 Public Town Hall
Since our last town hall, coronavirus trends have shifted with more people vaccinated, Delta variant positive cases increasing and the fall opening of schools quickly approaching. Voice of OC Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Norberto Santana, Jr. and Reporter Spencer Custodio will host the discussion....
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The Complicated Detention System of Orange County Jails
Editors’ Note: This dispatch is part of the Voice of OC Youth Media program, working with student journalists to cover public policy issues across Orange County. Hardline immigration policies have led to consequences that contradict their intentions, and trap people in a complex system with…
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Loretta Sanchez Talks About Running for Third District Supervisor on March 12
Former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, the OC Democratic Party-endorsed candidate, talks about why she’s running to become a county supervisor, representing communities – like Tustin, Orange, Irvine and the canyons – that make up Orange County’s Third District. Sanchez talks about solving...
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Irvine’s Don Wagner Talks About Running for Third District Supervisor on March 12
Irvine Mayor Don Wagner, the OC GOP-endorsed nominee, talks about why he’s running to become a county supervisor, representing communities - like Tustin, Orange, Irvine and the canyons - that make up Orange County’s Third District. Wagner talks about tackling homelessness, regional public safety...
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State Sen. John Moorlach on Police Oversight, Pensions & California’s Fiscal Solvency
At his state office in Sacramento, Moorlach talks about recent legal cases spurring from legislation he co-sponsored, SB 1421, that calls on police misconduct records to be opened for public review. The former County Supervisor and Treasurer-Tax Collector for OC also ponders the future of…
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The Quest for a Veterans Cemetery in Orange County
Nick Berardino - president of Valor, the Veterans Alliance of Orange County and President of Heroes Hall Foundation - talks about the challenges facing what he calls America’s most disrespected minority, veterans, as well as the quest for a veterans cemetery in OC.
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The Future of No-Kill Animal Sheltering in Orange County
José Ocaño from the Best Friends Animal Society talks about the future of animal sheltering in the United States in a “no-kill” era for shelter animals as well as the change in culture over at the County of Orange animal shelter with new OC Animal Care Director Mike Kaviani.
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From The PTA to City Council, Irvine’s Farrah Khan
As one of the first Asian Pacific Islanders and Muslims elected in Southern California, Farrah Khan talks about what it takes to win a local city council campaign as well as offering her take on Irvine’s future.
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Former Irvine Mayor Beth Krom Talks Irvine, Great Park, Third District Election
Former Irvine Mayor Beth Krom talks about how Irvine, the Great Park and Orange County have changed in recent years and tackles prospects for the upcoming election for the Third Supervisorial District in March.
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Labor Leader Ada Briceno Takes Over as Dem Party Chair
Hotel union leader Ada Briceño talks about the challenges facing Orange County’s Democratic Party and her expected ascent as chair this month as well as being the first Latina to take on the challenge.
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From Kleptocracy to Democracy
Chapman University Professor Fred Smoller talks about his new book on the sacking of Bell city hall and what people need to do to protect their own civic backyards.
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The Future Challenges Facing Working Families in Orange County
Jennifer Muir Beuthin, outgoing general manager for the Orange County Employees Association, talks about the challenges facing working families in Orange County as well as her own path as a women up through Orange County political and labor circles, the #Me Too Movement as well as her own change…
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OC Democratic Party Chair Reflects on Victory
OC Democratic Party Chairwoman Fran Sdao reflects on the historic wins by Democrats in Orange County this past November and what Democrats have to do to stay in the majority in Orange County.
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OC Republican Party Chair Reflects on Election
OC GOP Chairman Fred Whitaker talks frankly about what went wrong this past election cycle where Republicans lost every congressional seat in the county's midterm elections. Whitaker also talks about what Republicans have to do to bounce back in the future.
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Apartments for Homeless
United Way Chief Operating Officer Carla Vargas updates progress on homelessness programs in Orange County, discussing a new pilot program, funded by a $250,000 grant from the County of Orange, that hopes to connect homeless people who are ready for permanent supportive housing with wiling...
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Costa Mesa’s New Mayor Katrina Foley Talks About The Future
Foley talks about how Democrats swept local elections in Costa Mesa this year, shutting out Republicans for Congress, State Assembly, city council and mayors’ elections. Foley reflects on the campaign and where the city’s first directly elected mayor will take civic affairs.
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New DA Spitzer Outlines Future
Incoming DA Todd Spitzer outlines his future plans as he prepares to become Orange County’s top law enforcement official next January.
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Wrapping up a Purple Shaded Election Day in OC
Chapman University Political Science professors Mike Moodian and Fred Smoller talk about the unprecedented voter turnout and election results from across Orange County, noting the end of OC GOP dominance and the advent of a more competitive political landscape.
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On OC: Katie Porter on the 45th Congressional District
Irvine law professor Katie Porter talks about why she’s running as a Democrat for Congress against incumbent Republican Congresswoman Mimi Walters, who has also been invited to share her perspectives on the district.
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Duke Nguyen Talks about Running for OC Sheriff
Tustin resident Duke Nguyen, a former Santa Ana Police officer who now works as an investigator with the LA District Attorney’s office, talks about why he’s running to be Orange County’s next Sheriff. Nguyen’s opponent, Under Sheriff Don Barnes, also has been invited to offer his insights on the...
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Tim Shaw Talks About Running for Fourth District Orange County Supervisor
La Habra Mayor Tim Shaw talks about why he’s running to represent Northern Orange County on the OC Board of Supervisors.
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Doug Chaffee Talks About Running for Fourth District Orange County Supervisor
Fullerton Mayor Doug Chaffee talks about why he’s running to represent Northern Orange County on the OC Board of Supervisors.
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Mike Levin on the 49th Congressional District
Democratic Congressional candidate Mike Levin is challenging Republican Diane Harkey in the Orange and San Diego County-shared 49th district left open as Rep. Darrell Issa retires. Harkey has not answered an invitation to join the On OC podcast.
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Gil Cisneros on the 39th Congressional District
Democrat Gil Cisneros talks about why he’s taking on incumbent Republican Young Kim in the 39th Congressional District this November for Rep. Ed Royce's seat. Kim has not answered an invitation to join the On OC podcast.
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Harley Rouda on the 48th Congressional District
Laguna Beach Democrat and businessman Harley Rouda talks about why he’s taking on incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabaher in the 48th Congressional District this November. Rohrahbacher has not answered an invitation to join the On OC podcast.
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Orange County's Philanthropic Community and Homelessness
Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana, Jr., interviews Jack Toan, vice president at Wells Fargo. He is part of Wells Fargo's Corporate Responsibility team, responsible for managing over $7 million of the company's charitable giving and volunteerism programs in southern California. Specifically,...
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A New Voice for Arts in OC
Paul Hodgins talks about the new Arts & Culture section at Voice of OC as well the future of Arts institutions, like the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory, in a changing Orange County.
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Enhancing Public Safety in Santa Ana
Sean Garcia-Leys and Eric Lam from the Urban Peace Institute talk about their ongoing assessment of local policing, an upcoming public forum in Santa Ana to discuss public safety on Sept. 26 and the broader prospects for enhancing public safety without breaking the public budget.
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The Challenges of Sheltering Homeless Women in Orange County
Longtime Orange County GOP political consultant, Eilleen Padberg offers a hard look at life on the streets for homeless women living in Orange County as well as the challenges and costs of building permanent supportive housing for them. Padberg also talks about leading a $5 million capital…
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The Woman Who Created an Animal Shelter From Her Pen
Orange County animal rights activist Rose Tingle created a $35 million regional animal shelter with a string of Op-eds in the Voice of OC that were followed by a stinging series of grand jury investigations, which ultimately convinced Orange County supervisors to break ground on a new facility....
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November Election Prospects for Orange County Democrats
OC Democratic Chairwoman Fran Sdao talks about November prospects for Orange County Democrats, reflecting upon the results from the June primary as well as the future of the party in Orange County.
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November Election Prospects for Orange County Republicans
OC GOP Chairman Fred Whitaker talks about his party’s prospects this coming November, reflecting upon the results from the June primary and paths to majority influence in the future.
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Defending Orange County’s Backcountry
Orange County backcountry activist and land use attorney Gloria Sefton talks the constant development pressures on Orange County’s land use specific plans, especially those in the canyon areas, and her numerous successful lawsuits to defend the public planning process for canyon residents.
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Funding Mental Health in Orange County
Matt Holzmann, vice chair for Orange County’s Mental Health Board, talks about the unique opportunity facing public officials in Orange County to create a national funding and programming model for mental health programming at every spectrum, from those facing an immediate crisis, to those in…
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Does OC County Government Need Performance Auditing?
Steve Danley, a former Performance Auditor for the County of Orange talks about the lost art of checking under the hood inside the halls of county government, what makes a good auditor as well as the future of his former office, now on life-support.
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Battling Traffic in Irvine
Karen Jaffe, a 20-year Irvine resident and recent activist after watching her city streets clog up, talks about recent ballot initiatives in Irvine to address traffic and the power of the issue to drive political campaigns in future years as well as the founding of Irvine Watchdog.org.
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Rent Control For Santa Ana? (En Español)
Hairo Cortes, executive director for a new political action committee in Santa Ana called Chispa and Santa Ana activist Idalia Rios both talk about why city residents need to enact reasonable rent control limits, such as a 5 percent cap on rent increases as well as upcoming state and local ballot...
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Rent Control For Santa Ana? (In English)
Hairo Cortes, executive director for a new political action committee in Santa Ana called Chispa and Santa Ana activist Idalia Rios both talk about why city residents need to enact reasonable rent control limits, such as a 5 percent cap on rent increases as well as upcoming state and local ballot...
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Talking For Poseidon Desal (Part 2 of 2 Episodes)
Brian Lochrie, a spokesman for Poseidon, a private sector company that has invested millions to develop a water desalination plant in Huntington Beach, talks about why it makes sense for public agencies and rate payers to invest in alternatives like desal.
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Talking Against Poseidon Desal (Part 1 of 2 Episodes)
Paul Cook, general manager for the Irvine Ranch Water District talks about why the proposed deal for a private company, Poseidon, to make desalinated water in Huntington Beach makes no sense for public agencies or ratepayers.
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OC Kids on Immigration
Voice of OC works with a reporting boot camp for middle schoolers in Santa Ana, producing a podcast where kids sounds off on life in Santa Ana as well as the immigration debate that is playing out in their living rooms and neighborhoods.
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OC Election Trends to Keep Watch on Heading into November
Chapman University Political Science Professors Fred Smoller and Mike Moodian explore the election trends that fueled the June primary along with offering insights on what trends to keep watch over as congressional and local races heat up as we head into November. Part two of a two-part series.
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OC Roundup on Election Results from the June Primary
Chapman University Political Science Professors Fred Smoller and Mike Moodian talk about election results from the June primary with a focus on the four hotly contested congressional seats in Orange County along with a potential run off for the Sheriff and a contested District Attorney election....
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OC Party Chairs Open Up on Election Day Races
OC Democratic Party Chairwoman Fran Sdao and OC Republican Party Chairman Fred Whitaker talk about prospects, issues and strategy for Tuesday’s election races across Orange County as well as the future of political parties in local government.
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OC Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley Talks About June Primary Election
Neal Kelley has effectively administered more than 70 countywide elections since coming on the job more than a decade ago. Kelley talks about what to expect, in terms of election results, from this coming June's primary as well as the future of voting in Orange County.
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Who Does The OC Fairgrounds Serve?
A brewing controversy over removing horses and community equestrian stables from the state fairgrounds in Costa Mesa has awoken a decades-old argument over just who the fairgrounds serves; the community or the fair industry? A new community group, Friends and Neighbors of the Orange County...
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48th Congressional District Elections & the OC Press Club Awards
Feet to the Fire Panelists - Daily Pilot Columnist Barbara Venezia and LA Times Executive Editor for Community News John Canalis - join Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana Jr. and update all the jockeying in the bid for the 48th Congressional District primary up next month along with a lively...
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Does OC Need a Housing Bond?
Cesar Covarrubias, from Orange County’s Kennedy Commission, talks about the challenges of building affordable housing in Orange County, noting there’s plenty sites and even political will— but not enough important gap financing for projects.
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Yes In My Backyard on Housing
Elizabeth Hansburg, who started a chapter of the group, Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY), in Orange County, talks with On OC about her goal of getting elected officials to stand behind affordable housing construction – even when there’s political heat.
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How Anaheim Tackles Homelessness
Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait talks about how the City of Anaheim has approached homelessness, given the fact that most federal and state funds go to the County of Orange. The answer, Tait, said has come from the non-profit sector, providing things like drug treatment, jobs program, basic sheltering and...
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