Orange County’s KHERINGTON PAYNE thought she might pursue a nursing career and teach dancing until “So You Think You Can Dance” came along and changed her life. Now starring in the remake of, “FAME,” Kherington spoke with OCNewsChannel.com about the excitement and challenge of Hollywood. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
OC NEWS
Disney Parks announced that they will be encouraging service in 2010 with their new “Give a Day-Get a Day” program. People will have the opportunity to sign-up and provide volunteer service in exchange for a voucher for a day in the park. WHOLE STORY
Nadia Iskander, 65, has had a relapse of her cancer and now it has spread. In order to pay for the surgery she needs and to keep her house from being foreclosed upon, Iskander is holding a unique jewelry sale in her shop, Elegance Jewelry from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Tuesday through Saturday, in Huntington Beach. WHOLE STORY
United Health Group has awarded Cal State Fullerton a grant for 2 million dollars in order to boost nursing graduates and increase the number of high quality health workers in low income areas. WHOLE STORY
An earthquake near American Samoa, over 5,000 miles away, caused a series of Tsunami waves on the California coast. Scientists watching the waves say they will not cause significant damage but suggested that people not walk on the beaches after 9pm. WHOLE STORY, VIDEO AND PHOTOS
Thief of two wedding bands at the Belmont Village Crown Cove senior living center seems to get cold feet. Twice in a month, women have had their expensive rings stolen while they sleep, only to have the rings show up under management’s office door a few days later. An investigation is underway. WHOLE STORY
Orange County filmmaker, Pamela Peak, tells the story of WWI soldiers stuck in the freezing winter of Russia only to find on their eventual return that the war had been over for many months. Her documentary, “Voices of a Never Ending Dawn,” is a personal project honoring her grandfather who made the historic journey. WHOLE STORY
OC EDUCATION
Jenn Colella (Broadway performer), Max Haymer (jazz pianist) and Stephanie Powell (“Lion King” and CSLB dance instructor) are just three of the UCI alumni who will perform at the “Celebration of Stars” gala and awards on October 3. The “Celebration” will honor award winners at the top of their fields and provide entertainment in hopes of raising money for up and coming students hoping for similar futures. WHOLE STORY
The Newport-Mesa School District will host four zone-wide community meetings to gather input to develop the new “strategic priorities” for the school district. The current Strategic Plan was adopted in 2005. The Board of Education would like to encourage members of the Newport-Mesa community to attend the upcoming strategic priorities community meetings. Discussions will be focused on student learning, communication, developing organizational capacity and relationships and strategic fiscal responsibility. MORE INFORMATION
Wall Street has awarded the Placetia-Yorba Linda School district high ratings on their Measure A bonds. This good news means that several projects can move forward. The district also qualified for federal stimulus funds which will allow these projects to move forward while relieving some of the tax payer burden. WHOLE STORY
