Statement from Supervisor Katrina Foley on Orange County Residents’ Right to Hear from Public Health Officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2th, 2021   

 

Santa Ana,—Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley (2nd District) released the following statement in response to Chairman Do and Vice Chairman Chaffee’s decision to prevent county health officials from participating in my daily COVID-19 updates.

STATEMENT FROM SUPERVISOR FOLEY ON THE COASTAL OIL SPILL OFF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA

ORANGE COUNTY, California – In response to the oil spill off Huntington Beach yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard, California state officials, Orange County Harbor Patrol and Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division responded to reports of an oil spill approximately 13 square miles in size, located about three miles from the Newport Beach coast. The oil spilled approximately 126,000 gallons of oil. Cause of the spill is still under investigation, but the responsible parties are cooperating with the U.S.

Supervisor Foley Releases Statement on Conviction in Murder of Former Costa Mesa Fire Captain and Sober Living Home Cases

Santa Ana, CA -- Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released the following statement in response to two court rulings today that impact the City of Costa Mesa and surrounding communities. Today, Stephan Taylor Scarpa was found guilty of killing former Costa Mesa Fire Caption Mike Kreza. Mr. Scarpa was found to be under the influence of prescription opioids and had himself worked at a local sober living home.

Statement from Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley on FBI Arrest of Huntington Beach Resident Related to January 6 Capitol Riots

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley (2nd District) released the following statement in response to the news that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Huntington Beach resident Kim Michael Sorgente on suspicion of involvement in the riots that took place at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Mr Sorgente is also an active anti-mask and anti-vaccine movement organizer in Orange County.

Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Parking Relief, Solution to Street Sweeping Issue in Rossmoor

Orange County, CA  – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley (2nd District) and Joe Mendoza, General Manager of the Rossmoor Community Services District, released the following statements in response to the unanimous support by the Orange County Board of Supervisors to address the issue of total street parking closures during street sweeping in the unincorporated community of Rossmoor.

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces Special In-Person COVID-19 Briefing to Discuss the New Omicron Variant and Promote Distribution of Free Saliva Test Kits

ORANGE COUNTY, CA  – Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley will be joined by Orange County Deputy Health Director Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong this Friday, December 3rd at 10:30AM for a COVID-19 Press Briefing to discuss the latest news on the emerging Omicron variant and to promote free take-home COVID-19 Saliva Test Kits for residents ahead of the holiday season.  

Supervisor Foley Distributes 1300 Holiday Care Packages & Grocery Gift Cards to Local Residents Living in Affordable Housing

(Orange County CA) – This week, Supervisor Katrina Foley and her team brightened the holiday season for Orange County families, seniors, and Veterans living in affordable housing, by distributing 1300 care packages to residents in Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach, with help from our Marshallese youth.

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley Announces 40 Hours of COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave for County Employees, Encourages County Employees to Stay Home When Sick & Get Vaccinated

Orange County, CA – Supervisor Katrina Foley announced that the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) program for County employees, effective from December 31, 2021 to April 7, 2022. This will ensure the health and safety of employees and the public by providing up to 40-hours of paid sick leave for COVID-19 related absences.  

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