HomeAid and the United Way team to address homelessness

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HomeAid and the United Way team to address homelessness

FromThe City Square

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Mar 29, 2017

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Scott Larsen of HomeAid Orange County and Max Gardner of the United Way join Brian Lochrie to discuss homelessness and what we can do to help address one of Orange County's growing challenges.

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Mar 29, 2017

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The region’s only radio show tackling policy and politics, this program delivers an entertaining, thought-provoking and hard-hitting look into Orange County’s political and policy world.

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The History Lesson You Wish You Had: Third grade students in Orange County are required to learn about local history in their social studies classes. Stan Oftelie, with his vast knowledge of Orange County history stemming from his public service background, decided that he would write a fun... by The City Square
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Placer County Aspires to Control Its Transportation Destiny: Placer County is a growing county, and it will have to focus on improving its infrastructure and roads to preserve a safe and smooth growth trajectory. The problem? With state and federal infrastructure funds all but uncertain and shrinking, Placer can't... by The City Square
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Interview with Paul Simonds at the South Orange County Economic Coalition: Paul Simonds is a Public Affairs Manager with Socal Gas for parts of South Orange County. He is also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Coalition. His interview highlights what to expect from the event at Saddleback, as well as the Coalition's e... by The City Square
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The One Year Anniversary Show featuring Inaugural Guests Lacy Schoen and Adam Probolsky: With this episode, The City Square officially reached its first birthday! And who better to bring on than our very first guests, CEO of ACC-OC Lacy Schoen and Adam Probolsky, CEO of Probolsky Research. A year ago, these two guests talked about the 2014 e... by The City Square
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Colonel Greg Raths Steps Into the Square to Help Us Honor Our Veterans: Veterans Day fell on a Wednesday this year, so Jerry and the Boy Genius had the opportunity of hosting a Veteran-themed show. And who better to have on as a guest than Mission Viejo's Mayor Pro Tempore Colonel Greg Raths! Colonel Raths shared a variety o... by The City Square
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Realtor Extraordinaire Maria Elena Banks Joins The City Square: Obtainable housing in Orange County is scarce, much to the detriment of the so-called Millennial generation, who are left with little choice but to relocate to some other part of the State (or a new state entirely). Why is this? As realtor extraordinaire... by The City Square
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ACC-OC President and Staff Update us on their Work in Sacramento: Introducing ACC-OC's new CEO, Heather Stratman! Some of you have already had the pleasure of meeting Heather at one of ACC-OC's events or out in the field, but for those who haven't yet, this episode will provide a great introduction to our talented CEO!... by The City Square
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Interview with Dr. Tod Burnett at the South Orange County Economic Coalition: Dr. Tod Burnett is the President of Saddleback College. His interview focuses on Saddleback's involvement with the Coalition to work toward a more prosperous future. by The City Square
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Eric Woolery and His Watchdog Jameson Step Discuss Taxpayer Protection: Eric Woolery is the Auditor-Controller for the County of Orange. What is an Auditor-Controller anyway? Is it like the County Treasurer? We know the answer, but we're not telling! To find out, you'll have to listen to this week's episode of The City Squar... by The City Square
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An Overview of the Emergency Operations Center with Donna Boston: People sometimes don't think about certain things until they really need them, like a spare tire or fire insurance. So it is with Orange County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Sitting atop Loma Ridge like a watchful sentinel, the EOC is prepared to ... by The City Square
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Anaheim and Tustin City Councilmembers Join Us Before Thanksgiving: It's not often that you can get two veteran city councilmembers from different cities together in one room to talk policy, but it happens more than usual when you're in The City Square. This week, we were joined by Tustin City Councilman Dr. Allan Bernst... by The City Square
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Nicole Suydam Explains How Second Harvest Food Bank of OC is Fighting Hunger in Our Own Backyard: Between episodes of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and gazing upon our stunning shores and attractions, we sometimes forget that there are folks who go hungry in a place as affluent and beautiful as Orange County. By some estimates, 60 million me... by The City Square
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"Doctor of Rocks" Dr. Glenn Roquemore from Irvine Valley College in the City Square: Sometimes you just have one of those days where nothing seems to be going right. In this episode of The City Square, Jerry Amante and the Boy Genius have a bit of trouble in the studio but laugh it all off as they talk about what's been going on in the n... by The City Square
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Shannon Widor Gives the Scoop on OC Public Works: Orange County Public Works' Strategic Communications Officer Shannon Widor joined Jerry this week to inform us all about OC Public Works and how it serves the fine residents of the County. Flood control channels, fixing potholes and roads, and El Nino pr... by The City Square
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Taxes Abound in California, and These Experts Have No Trouble Keeping Track: Income tax, property tax, gas tax, and even a fire tax! With so many taxes in California, it's difficult to keep track all of them. Luckily for folks in OC, there are two experts looking out for us. Diane Harkey, Fourth District member of the California ... by The City Square
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New Year, New Mayors: Barbara Kogerman and Mike Munzing: Orange County cities without a directly-elected Mayor go through an annual, end-of-the-year process known as "reorganization," where members of the City Council select from among themselves who will be the next Mayor. January marks a fresh start for many... by The City Square
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Interview with Dr. Tony Teng at the South Orange County Economic Coalition: Dr. Tony Teng is the Dean of Advanced Technology and Applied Sciences at Saddleback College. His interview helps make sense of some of the data and trends in the Coalition's economic report, providing policymakers with a plan of action going forward. by The City Square
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Darrell Johnson Displays His Impressive Transportation Acumen: There is a reason that Darrell Johnson is the CEO of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Prior to coming to OCTA, Darrell worked for Amtrak and other transportation-related bodies, and he has gained invaluable experience and policy knowled... by The City Square
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Two Legal Minds Explain How OC Cities Must Prepare for the State's New Marijuana Law: Signed Friday, October 9th, Governor Jerry Brown's Medical Marijuana and Regulation Safety Act provides a new regulatory framework for medicinal marijuana throughout the state. The problem is that cities are given only 6 months to act in a way that best ... by The City Square
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Assemblyman Don Wagner Returns!: Avid listeners of The City Square will recall that Don Wagner and show host Jerry Amante ran for a seat in the State Assembly against each other. Don bested Jerry, yet the two have remained faithful friends ever since, and that's good for The City Square... by The City Square
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Interview with Mayor Pro Tem Scott Voigts at the South Orange County Economic Coalition: Scott Voigts is the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Lake Forest, which he proclaims is the doorway to the rest of South Orange County. As a South County elected official, Mayor Pro Tem Voigts is really able to attest to some of the deficiencies and opportun... by The City Square
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What's Happening in South County? Local Leaders and Experts Chime In: In this episode of The City Square, Jerry and the Boy Genius really have their hands full! Not one, not two, but four guests packed the studio, and all of them brought something important to the table. Joining them this episode is Frank Ury, Mayor of Mis... by The City Square
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CEO Linda Voss Shows What Red Cross Does in OC: It has been said that the Red Cross is like that of an umpire at a baseball game; when it is doing it's job effectively, you don't notice it. And with such a vital role to play in Orange County and the rest of the "Desert to the Sea" region of California... by The City Square
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott Voigts Discusses the Vibrant City of Lake Forest: This week on The City Square, host Brian Lochrie interviews the beloved Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Lake Forest, "Mayor" Scott Voigts. Do you anything about Lake Forest's sports park? Or that Lake Forest has a vibrant economy that's home to companies la... by The City Square
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Recapping the South Orange County Economic Coalition at Saddleback College: On Friday, February 5th, the South Orange County Economic Coalition unveiled its second annual economic report at Saddleback College detailing some of the economic challenges and opportunity gaps that South Orange County faces in the short and long terms... by The City Square
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Barbara Delgleize and Lacy Schoen Talk Projects: This week, we were joined by Huntington Beach City Councilwoman Barbara Delgleize and ACC-OC's very own Lacy Schoen. First, our guests talked extensively about ACC-OC's Public Policy Making Academy (PPMA), a professional training course for municipal and... by The City Square
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Innovation in OC: A Case Study Featuring Anaheim Fire & Rescue and Kaiser Permanente: Innovation in government is fervently sought after, yet seldom reported. Not so in this episode, where Brian had the opportunity to discuss the ACC-OC's recent Golden Hub of Innovation Awards ceremony. Hosted annually, the Golden Hubs are a chance for Or... by The City Square
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Inspiring the Next Wave of Female Leaders: They're a little over 50% of the population and 57% of those with college degrees, so why are so few women holding elected offices, serving as chief executives, or otherwise holding positions of significance? In this episode, we have two outstanding fema... by The City Square
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HomeAid and the United Way team to address homelessness

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