Do you have experience in education and early child intervention? Want to make a positive impact in your community? 

Orange County residents now have the opportunity to be part of a team that helps ensure children have access to quality early learning experiences and environments.

To qualify for the First 5 Orange County Board of Directors, candidates must be Orange County residents with relevant expertise in one of the following two categories:

• Education and early intervention, such as teachers, educators, and other representatives of schools.
• Healthy children and early intervention, such as nurses, doctors, dentists, and other medical professionals.

Visit First 5 Orange County’s website for more information on the commission and to view the application. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 PM on March 6, 2020.

Orange County continues to expand. The county is working to build state-of-the-art facilities that will serve the community for generations to come.

As a part of the county's infrastructure plan to renovate the downtown Civic Center, the county has begun the demolition of Building 14 to make way for the brand-new County Administration North Building.

The new OC Civic Center is designed to improve customer service, modernize buildings to be more sustainable and make it easier for residents to safely access County services. These projects will also help revitalize Downtown Santa Ana, generating economic growth in the First District and the County at large.

Thank you to LPA Design Studios, Griffin Structures, Swinerton, OC Public Works and all of the County of Orange, California departments for making it possible!

During last week’s meeting, the Board recognized Working Wardrobes for 30 years of outstanding service to communities across Orange County.

Last month, a devastating fire engulfed Working Wardrobe’s warehouse that resulted in a total loss.

Working Wardrobes is dedicated to their mission and the epitome of resiliency as they are up and operational at a temporary location in Santa Ana.

Please consider donating and be a part of their next 30 years of success by visiting their website!

OCTA’s new on-demand Ride OC Flex pilot program has been extended to 7 days a week, M-F 6am-9pm and weekends 9am-9pm.

Download the OC Flex app and enter code “NEWRIDE” for a free first trip.

Check out service areas, hours, and more here: http://www.octa.net/OCFlex/Overview/.

Every day, our friends, family, and co-workers struggle with emotional pain. And for some, it's too difficult to talk about the pain, thoughts of suicide, and the need for help.

Although the warning signs can be subtle, they are there. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference – the power to save a life.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.suicideispreventable.org.