VIDEO: Kim Kane and her husband wanted to start a business that would allow Kim the freedom to stay home with her boys while providing a service to her Orange County community. After utilizing a SeekingSitters.com babysitter in San Diego with great success, Kim decided to purchase a franchise. OCNewsChannel.com met Kim, a happy customer, and her sitter to find out more. FOR MORE INFORMATION.
OC NEWS
Governor Schwarzenegger has called a special primary election to replace Mike Duvall, the OC Assemblyman who resigned following inappropriate comments made about women who were not his wife, to take place on November 17. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, a run-off election will be January 12, 2010. WHOLE STORY
The ASIS International Convention (a conference of Security professionals) is going on at the Anaheim Convention Center. With heavy focus on identity theft, several companies are sharing their technology and resources created to stem this kind of crime. Along with technology upgrades, security professionals are also talking about how to further consumer awareness for prevention. WHOLE STORY
Republican, Meg Whitman officially threw herself into the race for Governor of California. Whitman’s successful run as CEO of eBay is among her credits, though she has not run for public office before. Whitman promises to cut taxes, bring more jobs to California and to give grades A-F to public schools based on their overall achievement. WHOLE STORY
OC BUSINESS
Upcoming Irvine youth job fair has registered an encouraging amount of local retailers looking for holiday help. In past years, the average has been 16 local stores and so far, 23 have signed up for this October 24 event. Also expected is a large increase in applicants, from 350-400 in an average year to 700 this year. WHOLE STORY
“Transportation is a personal issue, it’s a social issue and a business issue.” says Orange County Business Council President and CEO, Lucy Dunn, who, with LA Mayor Villaraigosa, spoke about the future of So Cal transportation at the Mobility 21 Transportation Summit. VIDEO
KOCE’s “Inside OC” discusses “Saving California: Bankruptcy, bailouts, a new constitution – will anything work?” FOR MORE INFO AND TIMES
OC FAMILIES
Victoria Olivadoti,“The Homework Doctor,” highlights five homework traps and how to avoid them. WHOLE STORY
Costa Mesa mom, Jill Fales, reminds parents, “Traditions are the nutrients of our children’s roots. A healthy root system is essential to staying grounded while growing tall and strong in body and spirit — roots that sweeten the fruits of our life.” WHOLE STORY
FOR OC KIDS, a neurodevelopment center cooperative between the UCI Department of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital of Orange County is conducting a study to develop an Autism Screening Tool for infants under 6 months of age. The project is looking for families who already have a child with autism, who have used assisted reproductive technology to become pregnant and those with NO family history of any developmental disorders. Participants will be compensated. FOR MORE INFORMATION
BLOG: OC “deal-ectible” mom, Candace, loves to find and share bargains and special coupons HERE
OC ON THE WEEKDAYS (AND NIGHTS!)
SouthOCKids.com finds and brings together activities, local playgroups and other information for OC families HERE
“Tonight Show with Jay Leno” regular Orny Adams will be at the Irvine Improv TONIGHT
Jazz Icon, Dave Brubeck performs with his quartet at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts THURSDAY
Orange County Great Park’s 2009 summer dance party finale: a Bollywood blow-out! FRIDAY
