September 25, 2023
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Housing Choice Voucher Program Application Assistance Event with Unidos
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley will host an event on September 28, 2023, to help families apply for the waitlist of the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Housing Choice Voucher Program. The event is hosted alongside OCHA and Unidos, a San Juan Capistrano based community organization. The vouchers aim to help very low-income families, elderly, and disabled community members afford healthy, safe and suitable housing.
September 18, 2023
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights Wildfire Safety Guidance for Homeowners
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley joined the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara for a wildfire demonstration to show the effectiveness of science-backed wildfire mitigation actions homeowners can take to protect their property. During the demonstration, OCFA firefighters simulated conditions of a home catching fire with winds going 10 mph.
September 12, 2023
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Approves Plans for Housing, Public Safety, and Combatting Fentanyl Crisis
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on yesterday's Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board reviewed the third iteration of Orange County’s Housing Element, voted to join the amicus brief for the City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson, et al. as it heads to the Supreme Court, approved the purchase of equipment for Harbor Patrol, and responded to grand jury reports regarding fentanyl and human trafficking.
September 1, 2023
Orange County Supervisors Katrina Foley and Vicente Sarmiento Host Climate Resiliency Investigative Hearing
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — On August 30, 2023, Orange County Supervisors Katrina Foley, Fifth District, and Vicente Sarmiento, Second District, hosted an Investigative Hearing on Climate Resiliency in Orange County, during which experts provided testimony and recommendations on addressing climate change in Orange County and shaping the formation of Orange County’s first Climate Action Plan, which is currently in development through a federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CRPG).
August 25, 2023
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights Resources Following Cook’s Corner Shooting
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s press conference on the tragic shooting at Cook’s Corner.
August 24, 2023
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following Cook’s Corner Shooting
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released the following statement today in response to the tragic shooting at Cook’s Corner that occurred on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
August 22, 2023
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights Mental Health Service Act Reform and Latest County Grant Funding in Board Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board approved millions in new grant funding for county programs, suggested changes to Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) Reform, approved a response to the grand jury report on group homes, and recognized “100 Years of Flight” at John Wayne Airport.
August 19, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Closure of County Parks and Beaches Ahead of Hurricane Hilary
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the closure of Orange County Parks facilities, trails, campgrounds, and beaches tomorrow, August 19, 2023. This follows California State Parks’ announcement to close all state beaches in Orange County.
August 18, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Calls for Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Hilary
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange Supervisor Katrina Foley released the following statement in response to the tropical storm heavy rainfall and winds from Hurricane Hilary expected this weekend. Tropical Storm watches and warnings are in effect as of this morning, Friday, August 18, 2023. The last tropical storm hitting California dates back to 1939.
August 15, 2023
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Testifies in CA Senate Transportation Subcommittee Hearing on LOSSAN Rail Corridor
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), testified at the California Senate Transportation Subcommittee hearing titled, “Tracks to Tomorrow: Maximizing the Potential and Safeguarding the Future of the LOSSAN Corridor.”
August 14, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Secures Funding for Local Projects Ahead of Testimony on Future of LOSSAN Corridor
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), received an update on the ongoing railroad track stabilization project for a portion of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor impacted by coastal erosion. This update was delivered ahead of Supervisor Foley’s testimony tomorrow on the California Senate Transportation Subcommittee hearing titled, “Tracks to Tomorrow: Maximizing the Potential and Safeguarding the Future of the LOSSAN Corridor.”
August 8, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Supports Public Safety Investments and Climate Action in Board of Supervisors Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on today’s Board of Supervisors meeting where the Board voted on law enforcement investments, approved support for legislation to crack down on sex trafficking, and approved a response to the grand jury report on climate change.
August 2, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Update Following Sewage Spill in Newport Beach
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following news that 140 gallons of raw sewage spilled in Newport Beach on July 30, 2023, resulting in a portion of the bay’s closure near the Aloha Drive/Linda Island bridge.
July 28, 2023
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Commends First-Responders Following Potential Haz Mat Threat in Costa Mesa
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following an incident in Costa Mesa where authorities discovered hazardous explosive materials in a resident’s garage. The OC Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) Haz Mat Emergency Response team, the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD), and the Costa Mesa Fire Department (CMFD) safely removed a crystallized jar of Picric Acid from the home for safe detonation.
July 25, 2023
Orange Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Litigation by County of Orange Against Chevron Corporation
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced that the Board of Supervisors unanimously authorized the County of Orange to initiate litigation against Chevron Corporation to recover cleanup costs related to an October 2022 oil leak from an improperly-abandoned Chevron oil pipeline buried beneath the Talbert Channel in Huntington Beach.
July 18, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Supports Homekey Project, Housing Efforts and Re-Entry Services in Board of Supervisors Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on the following agenda items from today’s Board of Supervisors meeting that improves the County’s ability to address the homelessness and affordable housing crises and help recently-incarcerated individuals re-enter the community.
July 11, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Rail Service Finally Resumes in San Clemente
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 to and from Oceanside due to debris falling onto the tracks near Casa Romantica.
June 28, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces County One-Stop Grand Opening in Laguna Niguel
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley held the grand opening of the County One-Stop in Laguna Niguel in partnership with OC Workforce Solutions, OC Community Services, Ready Set OC, America’s Job Center of California, and the Veterans Employment Program. The one stop’s doors officially open to the public on July 5, 2023.
June 14, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Responding to FBI Arrest of Suspects in Firebombing of Costa Mesa Planned Parenthood Clinic in 2022
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, the former Mayor of Costa Mesa and former Board Member of Planned Parenthood Orange & San Bernardino Counties, released a statement following this morning’s announcement by the United States Department of Justice of the arrest of two suspects, including an active-duty Marine, in the 2022 firebombing of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa.
June 13, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following Board of Supervisors Formally Vote to Proclaim June LGBTQ+ Pride Month for the First Time
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the vote by the Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution drafted by Supervisor Foley and Supervisor Sarmiento to proclaim June 2023 as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month.” This comes after the Board majority voted to ban the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag from all County Property one week ago today.
June 12, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights Investments in OCTA’s $1.7 Billion Budget, Emergency Track Stabilization Efforts, and Nation Leading Credit Score
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), issued a statement following the Board of Directors meeting today, where action was taken to approve emergency track stabilization measures and OCTA’s $1.7 billion budget. These actions underscore the approach to responsible planning by OCTA, which was recently given an unprecedented A+ rating by Fitch Ratings for its 91 Express Lanes program. With this, OCTA is the only toll lane manager to receive an A+ asset rating in the United States.
June 6, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following Board of Supervisors Vote to Ban LGBTQ Pride Flag
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — During today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement in response to the Board majority banning the LGBTQ Pride Flag from all County property.
June 5, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Passenger Rail Service Suspension in San Clemente — Again
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 to and from Oceanside due to debris falling onto the tracks near Casa Romantica.
May 26, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Resumption of Passenger Rail Service in San Clemente Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, who serves as a Director of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), announced that passenger rail service to and from Oceanside is cleared to safely resume as early as tonight, Friday, May 26, 2023.
May 24, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Senior Summit, Requests for Public Input for County Master Plan for Aging
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — During yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced renewed efforts to collect public input for the County Master Plan for Aging. Supervisor Foley will begin holding public stakeholder events and planning for her Senior Summit taking place on October 27, 2023 at Soka University.
May 23, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights New Law Enforcement Investments Following Board of Supervisors Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley and the Board of Supervisors voted to approve the purchase of new technology to support local law enforcement’s public safety and criminal apprehension efforts.
May 18, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Responds to Tentative Agreement on OC ACCESS Strike
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the news that OC Access Drivers, represented by Teamsters Local 952, voted to accept an offer from their employer First Transit/Transdev to end the OC ACCESS strike. OC ACCESS service will resume on Monday.
May 11, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Responds to Proposal to Fine Amplify Energy $3.4 Million For 2021 OC Oil Spill
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement in response to the news of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s proposal to fine Amplify Energy $3.4 million for safety violations from the 2021 OC Oil Spill. Notably, Amplify Energy ignored 83 alarms, signaling the offshore pipeline’s leak and failed to notify federal authorities or shut down the pipeline until 17 hours after the first alarms.
May 9, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Extends Local Emergency Declaration Due to Ongoing Winter Storm Impacts in South County
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced the Board’s unanimous support on her proposal to extend a local state of emergency related to winter storm events an additional 60 days. This extension will allow Orange County to continue addressing the ongoing impacts of recent weather and climate-related events, including the landslides in San Clemente and Laguna Niguel.
May 4, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces FAA Request for Public Comment Regarding Aircraft Noise Policy
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s request for public comment on aircraft noise levels in Orange County for their ongoing “Noise Policy Review.”
May 1, 2023
ICYMI: Supervisor Katrina Foley Provides Key Updates Following Board of Supervisors Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley issued the following comments on agenda items from the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
April 27, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Responds to Today’s Announcement of Track Closure in San Clemente as a Result of a Landslide
ORANGE COUNTY – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the announcement by Metrolink of a track closure as a result of a new landslide in San Clemente. This incident is the latest in a series of landslides and other related incidents that have occurred throughout Orange County as a result of winter storms and coastal erosion.
April 24, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Applauds Historic $5 Million in New State Funding for Rail Corridor Impacted by Coastal Erosion
ORANGE COUNTY – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of a $5 million award to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to assess potential realignment of the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor that runs through the Fifth District and is vulnerable to impacts of coastal erosion and sea level rise. This investment succeeds Congressman Mike Levin’s request for $4 million.
April 19, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following OC Power Authority Personnel Change
ORANGE COUNTY – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley issued a statement in response to the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Board’s decision to remove CEO Brian Probolsky.
April 13, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Commends New Federal Funding Efforts to find Solutions for LOSSAN Corridor, Announces Taskforce to Coordinate Local, State, and Federal Efforts
ORANGE COUNTY – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley joined Congressmember Mike Levin, U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Amit Bose, CA State Senator Catherine Blakespear, and other local leaders in San Clemente to highlight the challenges facing the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail (LOSSAN) Corridor due to coastal erosion.
March 31, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement in Response to the Newport Beach City Council’s Decision to not Proclaim a State of Emergency Related to Winter Storms
ORANGE COUNTY – Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement in response to the Newport Beach City Council’s decision to reject staff’s recommendation to Proclaim a State of Emergency as a result of the recent winter storms.
March 31, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Voices Support for Public Health, Public Safety, and Affordable Housing Efforts During Board of Supervisors Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley issued the following comments on agenda items from the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
March 21, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Honors Women Storytellers at Second Annual Women Making A Difference Awards Ceremony
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley hosted her Second Annual Women Making A Difference Awards. In support of the National Women’s History Month theme this year, Supervisor Foley recognized the women storytellers whose significant contributions tell our stories.
March 16, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Provides Update on San Clemente Landslide
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley provided an update at a press conference related to the landslide San Clemente. Four apartment buildings have been red tagged with officials deeming them unsafe for residents to enter. During the press conference, it was announced that President Biden expanded the federal state of emergency in California to include Orange County, allowing residents to receive relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
March 15, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement in Response to Sewage Spill in Dana Point
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the OC Health Care Agency (HCA)’s announcement of a sewage spill of approximately 4,000 gallons at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. An overflow in a main city sewer line in San Juan Capistrano caused the spill, resulting in the ocean water closure.
March 14, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Local State of Emergency Due to Winter Storms
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement after her proposal to Proclaim of Local State of Emergency to support storm response as a result of the hillside collapse in the Dover Shores community in Newport Beach and other weather-related events throughout Orange County was unanimously adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
March 13, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Request for Proposals for South Coast Rail Infrastructure Study and Rail Planning Efforts
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Today, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board’s vote to approve the release of a request for proposals (RFP) for consultant services to conduct a feasibility study on the railroad corridor and beach erosion along Dana Point, San Clemente, and unincorporated areas.
March 1, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement in Response to OC Power Authority State Audit
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement in response to the California State Audit of the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). The findings showed OCPA leadership’s circumvention of procurement policies and improper use of funds for marketing and financial services contracts.
February 28, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on County Housing, Public Health Efforts Post-Board of Supervisors Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on the meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
February 27, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Supports Coastal Rail & Sand Replenishment Planning Studies during OCTA Board Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following today’s Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board meeting where the Board received an update on a Coastal Rail Planning Framework and address sand replenishment solutions and infrastructure impacts in Dana Point and San Clemente from coastal erosion.
February 16, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Applauds Breeze Airways Inaugural Flight at John Wayne Airport
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following Breeze Airways’ inaugural flight today at John Wayne Airport (JWA) where she joined Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman, JWA Director Charlene Reynolds, and Chair Don Wagner for a ceremonial champagne christening.
February 13, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on OCTA’s Savings of $500M
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the presentation to the OCTA Board about the agency’s utilization of lower interest Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) over additional Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Loan funds.
February 9, 2023
ICYMI: Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces $10 Million Grant to Expand Mobile Crisis Response
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley voted to approve the Orange County Health Care Agency to accept a $10 million grant to expand HCA’s Mobile Health Crisis Response programs.
February 9, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following the Passing of OC Deputy Sheriff Brian Haney in Traffic Accident
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the news that Orange County Deputy Sheriff Brian Haney passed away in an off-duty traffic accident on his way home from work this morning in Lake Elsinore.
February 8, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following February 7, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on select agenda items from yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
January 24, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following January 24, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley commented on the following agenda items from today’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
January 23, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Update on Railroad Stabilization in San Clemente
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s announcement that the railroad tracks in San Clemente impacted by coastal erosion are deemed safe for limited passenger service on weekends following progress on the stabilization project.
January 12, 2023
Supervisor Katrina Foley Approves County Plan to Provide Fee Credits and Rebates to Local Restaurants
ORANGE COUNTY – This week Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley and her colleagues on the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan to provide credits and rebates to local restaurants whose business operations were curtailed by state and local health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 11, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Highlights Progress With OCTA Zero Emission Bus Fleet Study
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following this week’s Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board meeting where the Board received updates on OCTA’s zero-emission bus pilot program. Recent findings show promising prospects with battery-electric buses, the differences in technology, and the various costs to operate and maintain the fleet.
January 10, 2023
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement Following January 10 Board Meeting
The Board of Supervisors Held Elections for Chair and Vice Chair, Approved County CCA Program Research
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following the first Board of Supervisors meeting of the year.
