Orange County is home to many world-class restaurants, several owned and operated by locals. OCNewsChannel.com begins it’s series on local NON-CHAIN restaurants today with Walt’s Wharf in Seal Beach. Fresh fish and delicious grilled artichokes top the menu for this traditional fish house on a quaint corner in downtown Seal Beach. WALT’S WHARF WEBSITE
The Department of Orange County Environmental Health will issue “grades” to Orange County restaurants. Placards outside of eating establishments will read either, “Pass: An acceptable level of compliance was achieved. No reinspection is required, Reinspection Due-Pass: Violations that may cause foodborne illness were observed and corrected. A follow-up inspection will be conducted on the date posted on the seal to ensure continued compliance or Closed: Violation(s) observed posed an imminent danger to public health or safety, which could not be immediately corrected. WHOLE STORY and MORE INFORMATION
The Orange County District Attorney’s office has gathered DNA samples from more than 15,000 people over the last nine months and hope to begin using the database for criminal investigations soon. Several of the samples have been taken in return for dropping petty charges. WHOLE STORY
The ability of the Ethics Committee in Sacramento to investigate ex-Assemblyman Mike Duvall ended when he resigned from his post. Rules of the committee state that only sitting legislators may be investigated. Mike Duvall resigned as an Orange County Assemblyman last month amid reports that he was having inappropriate relationships with women not his wife. WHOLE STORY
Schools across the nation are hosting National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The nationwide campaign is meant to advocate a healthy lifestyle for children. Several Orange County schools will participate. MORE INFORMATION
OC BUSINESS
Reports that Microsoft would buy Irvine-based, Local.com are false. A fake press release circulated last week reported that Local.com would be sold for $200 million, more than double it’s market value. WHOLE STORY
The Financial Planners Association’s largest gathering of financial planners, in the world, will begin at the Anaheim Convention Center on October 10. Planners hope to provide professional development and networking for nearly 4,000 participants. MORE INFORMATION
OC FESTIVALS IN REVIEW
Newport Beach Concours d’ Elegance: PHOTOS
Irvine Global Village Festival: WHOLE STORY
Tustin Tillers Festival: PHOTOS
Seal Beach Kite Festival: WHOLE STORY
WAYS TO SERVE AND BE SERVED
Deadline for local organizations to be added to Holiday Volunteer Directory, October 22, 2009 MORE INFORMATION
Mary’s Shelter provides, “compassionate care to girls, their families, and their babies, through individualized services including: Housing, Medical Care Access, Continuing Education,Spiritual Formation, Individual and Family Counseling, Parenting Education, and Practical Life Skills.” Volunteers are needed to care for babies while moms are in school and attending other events. MORE INFORMATION
Volunteering for the County of Orange Social Services Agency allows people to provide, “love, support, and assistance to children in transition (and) can be a rewarding experience. Volunteers (are needed) to contribute their talent and energy toward creating comfort, joy, and a sense of stability to children in need as they face transition and temporary placement.” MORE INFORMATION
