OC NEWS
Noise and allergic reactions are bringing residents out in force to encourage the Newport Beach City Council to ban leaf blowers. Most leaf blowers have already been found to exceed the city’s noise limit. WHOLE STORY
Sarah Hightower was thought to have run away after taking an overdose of Tylenol. Today, she is safe at home having not taken the over the counter pain remedy, after all. Hightower has been depressed after losing both of her parents. WHOLE STORY
Women Helping Women and First Bank have partnered to offer a series of financial literacy classes in Orange County. The classes will be offered twice a month hoping to give people foundational information for a stronger financial future. WHOLE STORY
OC EDUCATION
The budget crunch in the state continues to put pressure on local school districts. Take a moment to look up your own district’s website for further information on cuts in your community.
Open letter from Irvine Unified School District’s Superintendent and board
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Feels state budget pinch
PEOPLE IN THE OC
Orange County Superintendent of Schools
With over 2900 full and part-time employees, the Orange County Department of Education, working with the local Orange County school districts serving over a half million students, provides money-saving centralized services including alternative education, special education, outdoor education, instruction, business, human resources, and technology. Better schools mean better communities. Mr. Habermehl’s goal is to continue working towards high achieving schools in safe environments for all students. Bill and his wife, Holly, have been Orange County residents for 37 years. They are the proud parents of three grown sons – all educated in the Orange County public school system – and have three grandchildren.
