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How to Help the Homeless with Mercy House and Mayor Tita Smith Aug 17, 2016

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This week we learn how Mercy House is caring for the homeless and providing a pathway for success for those less fortunate. Joined by Orange Mayor Tita Smith, Larry Haynes talks with Brian about the problems of homelessness and how his organization is turning lives around. Homelessness is one of the top issues facing Orange County today. Listen to the show to find out how we as a community can put an end to this crisis!

Infrastructure and State Legislation with Diana and Mo Aug 11, 2016

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In this episode of The City Square, Brian interviews ACC-OC Board Member from HNTB Corp Maureen "Mo" Hayes. Mo is an expert in transportation and infrastructure, having had many years of experience in the field, so she has a thing or two to say about the State's current transportation woes. She also gives a brief overview on some projects that are in the works for Orange County. Joining her is ACC-OC's Diana Coronado, who gives us all a brief recap on what the Legislature is up to. August is busy month for these folks in terms of trying to pass legislation, so this is a very timely update indeed!

OC Vector Control Tells Us How to Keep Mosquitoes from "Bugging" You this Summer Aug 08, 2016

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The West Nile and Zika viruses are on the minds of the public, and people are rightly concerned about their impact. Luckily for Orange County residents, OC Vector Control is ahead of the curve in dealing with the vectors (pests, insects, rodents) that transmit these diseases. In this episode of The City Square, current President of OC Vector and Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Tustin Doctor Allan Bernstein and OC Vector's Director of Communications Jared Dever let us know what they're doing to combat the spread of West Nile and other diseases that could be in your backyard. Tune in to learn what protective measures you can take!

What's Cool in Surf City, USA? Pacific City and More! Jul 28, 2016

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Even if you're not from Orange County, you probably have heard of Huntington Beach. Affectionately referred to as "Surf City" and home of the U.S. Open, clearly Huntington Beach is great for surfing. But what else is there to do in this city by the sea? Here to let us know is a bevy of guests from and affiliated with the City. Lindsay Parton, President of DJM Capital Partners informs us about Pacific City, an outdoor dining and retail hub that is quickly becoming the envy of the entire county. DJM is co-owner of Pacific City, which is close to celebrating its first birthday! Also joining Brian was Huntington Beach City Councilwoman Barbara Delgleize and Kellee Fritzal, Deputy Director of Economic Development for the City. They talked about the Economic impact that Pacific City has had on Huntington Beach, as well as Beachfest, the new Senior Center, and more. It may be hot in SoCal right now, but Huntington Beach knows how to keep things cool!

Cutting Edge Research on Cities: Introducing UC Irvine's Metropolitan Futures Initiative Jul 21, 2016

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As cities become more interconnected and regionalized, policymakers need data to help them make sound decisions across their region. Luckily for us, researchers from UC Irvine's School of Social Ecology are providing exactly that type of pathbreaking research. In this episode of The City Square, Brian sits down with Dr. John Hipp and Dr. Kevin Kane, two of UC Irvine's finest scholars working on the Metropolitan Futures Initiative (MFI for short). What's the MFI? The MFI is cutting edge research focusing on different dimensions of the SoCal region, and the consequences for neighborhoods in the region. Interested about economic development, job density, or housing trends? Then the MFI (and this episode!) are for you!

Fireworks in The City Square! Jul 13, 2016

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Okay, no actual fireworks were in the studio, but we had the next best thing. In this week's episode of The City Square, Brian interviewed John Kelly, the Vice President of TNT Fireworks. Last week was the 4th of July, which we're pretty sure is John's favorite holiday. John talks with Brian about some neat fireworks facts, as well as safety precautions and how he and TNT work with local governments for safe celebrations. Brian also interviewed Brian Harris of the Youth Services Association of OC, a non-profit organization that provides various services to OC's youngest and benefits financially from selling John's fireworks. Listen to the fireworks fly in this episode!

It's a Party in Here! Republican and Democratic Party Chairs Weigh in on the Primaries Jul 07, 2016

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Now that we're a month removed from the June 2016 primary elections and the dust has settled, political observers can finally conduct a reasonably-informed postmortem. Luckily for us, the two top-ranking political party chairs in Orange County are here to explain what happened at the ballot box. In this episode of The City Square, Brian interviews Henry Vandermeir and Fred Whitaker, Chairmen of the Democratic Party of Orange County and the Orange County Republic Party, respectively. Hear what these politicos portend for the electoral future of Orange County!

BIA-OC Explains the Housing Futures Initiative and Future of Development in OC Jun 29, 2016

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Stop us if you've heard this one before: "Orange County is jobs rich, but housing poor." If that's news to you, you need to listen to this show. In this week's episode of The City Square, Brian talks to Mike Balsamo and Steve LaMotte, the CEO and Director of Government Affairs, respectively, of the Building Industry Association of Orange County (BIA-OC). With Millennials fleeing Orange County due to high real estate prices, the OC is losing future talent to surrounding counties. But the BIA-OC thinks OC can reverse this trend before its too late if cities begin endorsing the Housing Futures Initiative. What is it, and how likely will California's most innovative county embrace it? Hear the answer and more on this episode of The City Square!

Innovation in OC: A Case Study Featuring Anaheim Fire & Rescue and Kaiser Permanente Jun 23, 2016

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Innovation in government is fervently sought after, yet seldom reported. Not so in this episode, where Brian had the opportunity to discuss the ACC-OC's recent Golden Hub of Innovation Awards ceremony. Hosted annually, the Golden Hubs are a chance for Orange County cities, agencies, and the County itself to showcase their innovations that improve government in some significant way. This year, ACC-OC's Innovator of the Year award was awarded to Anaheim Fire and Rescue Chief Randy Bruegman, under whose leadership a partnership between the City of Anaheim and Kaiser Permanente was created to more efficiently deliver medical services to injured residents. Chief Bruegman and company stepped into the Square to highlight this partnership, so tune in to hear about this excellent innovation!

Drowning Prevention Awareness: Stay Safe this Summer Jun 16, 2016

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Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means: relaxing out by the pool. But the Orange County Fire Authority wants you to remember to enjoy your pool responsibly. In this episode the OCFA's Task Force on Drowning Prevention's Chair Al Murray and Task Force member Julie Lopiccolo underscore the importance of poolside safety. Having lost her soon to poolside drowning, Julie passionately makes the case for the ABCs of pool safety (Active adult supervision, Barriers, and Classes for young children). Tune into this episode of The City Square to find out how to keep your family safe this summer!

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