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As the Greater Irvine Chamber’s award-winning Career Edge program adapted to Coronavirus safety measures, it was delivered virtually, with a record attendance of 62 students from 20 colleges, universities, high schools, and academies in Orange County and a larger part of California. The digitally formatted February 2021 session, Successful Business Etiquette & Workplace Behaviors, received positive feedback. Out of 41 student survey respondents, 76% indicated they registered for the workshop because they wanted to learn more about the work world, and 80% indicated the session was interesting and kept their attention. Survey respondents ranked the skills covered during the workshop in order of importance to them: 1.) How to behave in a general office setting, 2.) How to behave in a business meeting, 3.) How to communicate effectively with co-workers, followed by, 4.) How to handle difficult situations in the workplace. Career Edge participants attend Irvine Valley College, Northwood High School, and University High School in Irvine; Anaheim High School, Cambridge Virtual Academy, North Orange Continuing Education, Loara High School, and Magnolia High School in Anaheim; Cypress High School, Huntington Beach High School, Katella High School, and Oxford Academy in North Orange County; Beckman High School in Tustin; as well as Cerritos College, Fresn...
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If there was ever a time to celebrate restaurants, it's now. Whether trying something new or revisiting a favorite, OC Restaurant Week, March 7 – 13, offers thoughtfully crafted menus, cocktails to-go, and wine specials, for dine-in or takeout. And, with more than 100 participating restaurants, OC Restaurant Week is bigger and better than ever! “Since its inception more than a decade ago, OC Restaurant Week has provided opportunities for residents and visitors to explore the diverse and delicious dining our region has to offer. This year, community participation in the culinary celebration takes on increased meaning as it brings economic activity to an industry that has been particularly hard hit by the pandemic,” said Wendy Haase, vice president, Destination Irvine, a division of the Greater Irvine Chamber. “Of course, as always, diners also benefit by being introduced to new dining options, such as those offered at the culturally diverse Diamond Jamboree in Irvine.” Search participating restaurants and menus on the official website, ocrestaurantweek.com. As you taste, explore and enjoy during Orange County Restaurant Week, please consider a donation to Golden Rule Charity – a great way to give back to those needing help in the restaurant industry. Golden Rule Charity issues $500 grants to restauran...
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The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) this week kicked off a pilot program in which cattle graze the land at the Agencies’ Live Oak Plaza Conservation Area in Trabuco Canyon. The first grazing period will continue for approximately two to three weeks. The program, approved by the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) Board of Directors last year, helps to mitigate wildfire risk and promote native vegetation. Conservation grazing, or targeted grazing, is the use of grazing livestock to improve and maintain the quality of biodiversity of natural areas. In May, the F/ETCA adopted conservation grazing as the preferred, science-based approach to manage the 23.2-acre property acquired in 2005. In September, the Agency entered into a three-year agreement with 5 Bar Beef to perform the grazing. “TCA’s commitment to the environment is exemplified in this forward-thinking land management program,” said F/ETCA Chair Peggy Huang, Mayor of Yorba Linda. “Grazing has the important additional benefit of mitigating wildfires such as the devastating blazes that displaced families and impacted our roads last year.” The land is set to be grazed each year in late winter, spring, and late summer. The next grazing will take place in April. “The use of conservation grazing as part of a holistic approac...
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Mayor Farrah N. Khan delivered her State of the City Address virtually from the Irvine City Hall Council Chamber on February 23. Topics included COVID-19 impact and City response, community investment and development, cultural diversity, City awards, and the celebration of Irvine’s 50th anniversary. In her address, Mayor Khan reiterated her commitment to investment in and the development of the City in the coming year. She highlighted the $17.7 million in rent relief, the formation of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and the commencement of a $2 million transportation pilot program. She also emphasized the coming $27 million in library upgrades, and the development of the much needed workforce housing for residents. “I’m proud of our team, our partners, our residents, and the work we have done this last year despite the many challenges of COVID-19,” said Mayor Khan. “I look forward to what is next in 2021 and beyond.” Mayor Khan reaffirmed her promise to maintaining the unmatched quality of life in Irvine, even amid the pandemic, by highlighting the City’s achievement for the 15th year as one of the nation’s safest communities, the City’s unparalleled educational partnerships, and the City’s continued commitment to innovation and sustainability. The State of the City Addres...
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