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.  

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.  

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).  

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. 

Supervisor Foley released the following statements highlighting the votes by the Board of Supervisors from the August 22, 2023 meeting: 

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. 

“My heart goes out to the loved ones of John Leehey, as well as the victims of this senseless act of gun violence. I encourage anyone who was at Cook’s Corner during the mass shooting to contact the Sheriff’s Department Commander at (714) 647-7000 to assist with the investigation.  

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.  

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange Supervisor Katrina Foley released an update on Tropical Storm Hilary. Orange County currently has a Flash Flood watch in effect through Sunday evening with heaviest rain expected between 3 – 7 p.m. at 1 inch per hour.  

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.