Orange County, California

Three New Directors Join Metropolitan’s Board Representing Los Angeles, San Fernando, Municipal Water District of Orange County

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Three new directors representing the cities of Los Angeles and San Fernando, and the Municipal Water District of Orange County were seated today on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

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  • Three new directors representing the cities of Los Angeles and San Fernando, and the Municipal Water District of Orange County were seated today on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
  • Water industry veteran Dennis Erdman joins the board to represent the Municipal Water District of Orange County, following Larry McKenney, who served for six years.
  • He retired in 2014 after serving as general manager of several agencies, including Crescenta Valley Water District, Capistrano Beach Sanitary District and Capistrano Beach County Water District.
  • Erdman was elected to the South Coast Water District board in 2014 and reelected in 2018, recently resigning from the position to serve on Metropolitans board.

Brand-New Gated Community Opening in Moreno Valley, CA

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

MORENO VALLEY, Calif., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder, announced that new homes are now selling at Mesa Verde, the company's gated new community in Moreno Valley, offering beautiful single-family homes with access to future amenities like a private pool and playground.

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  • MORENO VALLEY, Calif., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder, announced that new homes are now selling at Mesa Verde, the company's gated new community in Moreno Valley, offering beautiful single-family homes with access to future amenities like a private pool and playground.
  • Model homes will be available for tour at the community beginning March 6.
  • "We're excited to debut Mesa Verde, providing homebuyers with beautiful new homes in a sought-after location," said Tom Hildebrandt, Southern California Division President.
  • "From versatile and inspired home designs to incredible community amenities, Mesa Verde is an exceptional place to call home."

City of Hope Orange County Unveils Countywide Street Art Initiative, Uniting a Community Through Shared Messages of Hope

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

After a year of global crisis and loss, City of Hope Orange County is leading a countywide street art installation to share messages of hope at venues across the region, including COVID-19 vaccine Super Point of Dispensing (POD) sites.

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  • After a year of global crisis and loss, City of Hope Orange County is leading a countywide street art installation to share messages of hope at venues across the region, including COVID-19 vaccine Super Point of Dispensing (POD) sites.
  • In commissioning chalk artists and others, City of Hope is literally taking this message to the street.
  • On March 2, more than 70 artists, including students from Orange County School of the Arts, will offer their own interpretations of hope at numerous prominent locations across the county.
  • City of Hope was founded on hope and we want to share this powerful sentiment with our community, said Annette M. Walker, president, City of Hope Orange County.

Ken Kladouris Joins CREW Orange County 2021 Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following his first year of service in CREW Orange County's chapter, Ken Kladouris has stepped into a new role on the chapter's Board of Directors .

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  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following his first year of service in CREW Orange County's chapter, Ken Kladouris has stepped into a new role on the chapter's Board of Directors .
  • CREW Orange County is a non-profit organization of commercial real estate professionals.
  • CREW Network on a global level is impacting the industry through invaluable initiatives and opportunities for its members worldwide.
  • Ken Kladouris is an esteemed wealth advisor and published author who believes you should be living your life, by design.

Toll Brothers Apartment Living® Opens Brand-New Community in Orange County

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Cameo, a 262-apartment home community located in Orange County, offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plan styles.

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  • Cameo, a 262-apartment home community located in Orange County, offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plan styles.
  • Cameo is centrally located in the heart of Orange County, providing a luxury residential oasis in the middle of a thriving metropolis, said Michael McCann, Toll Brothers Apartment Living, Regional Director of Acquisition and Development.
  • Cameo is situated against the backdrop of the best of Orange County, offering an inclusive, aspirational lifestyle for an energetic community.
  • With our expansion into California, we celebrate Toll Brothers Apartment Livings success as we grow our nationwide portfolio, said Charles Elliott, President, Toll Brothers Apartment Living.

Be Well OC Debuts First Mental Health and Wellness Campus in Orange County

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Be Well OC , today unveiled its first mental health and wellness campus located in the City of Orange, via a virtual ribbon cutting celebration .

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  • Be Well OC , today unveiled its first mental health and wellness campus located in the City of Orange, via a virtual ribbon cutting celebration .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210113005808/en/
    Marshall Moncrief, CEO, Be Well OC; Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Third District; Chief Assistant District Attorney Shawn Nelson, Orange County District Attorneys Office; Chairman Andrew Do, Orange County Board of Supervisors, First District; Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Fifth District; District Attorney Todd Spitzer, Orange County District Attorneys Office; Paulette Chaffee, Ambassador, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Fourth District; Dr. Richard Afable, Board Chair, Mind OC, cut theofficial ribbon at the Be Well OC Orange Campus.
  • Orange is proud to partner with the County of Orange, our sister Orange County cities, and the many private and non-profit stakeholders.
  • The vision of Be Well OC is to lead the nation in optimal mental health and wellness for all residents of Orange County.

The Orange County Register names Americor A winner of the Orange County Top Workplaces 2020 Award

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Friday, January 8, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Americor has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Orange County Register.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Americor has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Orange County Register.
  • Americor, a top debt solutions company in southern California, is located in the heart of Irvine at the Irvine Towers.
  • "It's a great honor for Americor to be voted a top place to work in Orange County for the third year in a row," said Americor CEO, Benny Ganatra.
  • This year, Americor not only received the Top Workplace in Orange County award, but also made another exclusive list - the Inc. 5000.

OCTA Overcomes Pandemic Challenges to Successfully Deliver 2020 Initiatives

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

ORANGE, Calif., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout 2020, the Orange County Transportation Authority adapted and pushed through the many unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to continue keeping its promises to deliver a balanced and sustainable transportation network for Orange County.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout 2020, the Orange County Transportation Authority adapted and pushed through the many unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to continue keeping its promises to deliver a balanced and sustainable transportation network for Orange County.
  • "As an organization we worked diligently to proactively address the unprecedented challenges of this public health crisis," said OCTA Chairman Steve Jones, also the Mayor of Garden Grove.
  • "I'm proud of OCTA staff and our Board of Directors for accomplishing so much toward providing essential transportation improvements and services for Orange County."
  • "We are proud of the leadership OCTA showed and all of the accomplishments throughout 2020," OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson said.

The Orange County Register Names AAG a Winner of the Orange County Top Workplaces 2020 Award

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Monday, December 21, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Advisors Group(AAG), has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Orange County Register.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- American Advisors Group(AAG), has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Orange County Register.
  • "It's an honor to be named an Orange County Top Workplace for the eighth consecutive year," said AAG Chief People Officer, Rebecca Pacillas.
  • "With a year as difficult as 2020, it was important for us to focus on the welfare of our employees and retain our strong company culture.
  • "The Top Workplaces award is about much more than recognition and celebration," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage.

First OC Streetcar Rail Set into Santa Ana, Calif. Street

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Monday, December 21, 2020

ORANGE,Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction of the OC Streetcar reached a major milestone this month as construction crews have set the first rail into place that will eventually carry the streetcar vehicles through the streets of Santa Ana and Garden Grove.

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  • ORANGE,Calif., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction of the OC Streetcar reached a major milestone this month as construction crews have set the first rail into place that will eventually carry the streetcar vehicles through the streets of Santa Ana and Garden Grove.
  • The rail was set in place at the intersection of Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street, and crews are continuing working to place rail westbound toward Raitt Street.
  • The OC Streetcar will run on just over 4 miles of track in each direction through Santa Ana and Garden Grove.
  • With the mission of keeping Orange County moving, this includes freeways and express lanes, bus and rail transit, rideshare, commuter rail, environmental programs and active transportation.