Yorba Linda, CA – The Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with SoCalGas, proudly hosted the 2024 Candidates Forum, providing a valuable platform for residents to hear directly from the candidates running for Yorba Linda City Council. This nonpartisan event allowed voters to learn more about each candidate’s vision and priorities for the community, helping them make well-informed decisions at the polls.

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Grant application for the Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) focuses on restoration and land acquisition in alignment with Agencies’ long-standing environmental commitment.

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Santa Ana, CA - August 28, 2024 – Goodwill of Orange County is proud to announce a new partnership with Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education to provide free digital literacy classes at its corporate campus in Santa Ana. These classes are open to all Goodwill OC team members and the public, providing an opportunity for everyone to develop the essential 21st century skills necessary for today's top jobs.

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Friday, August 30, 2024

Access to quality child care is crucial for economic growth and small business sustainability, reducing employee absenteeism, and boosting productivity.
Employers, including big brands like Patagonia, are finding innovative ways to offer childcare solutions, enhancing hiring and retention.
Small businesses can support childcare by partnering with local centers, offering discounts, or supporting community programs.
Investing in childcare creates jobs within the sector, stimulates local economies, and fosters a sense of community.
Offering childcare support can lead to long-term savings for businesses by reducing turnover and fostering a more dedicated workforce, making it an economic imperative.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Letter to Congress and the New Administration Urging Action to Prevent Tax Increases
To the Members of the United States Congress and New Administration:

Absent congressional action, at the end of 2025 American families and employers will be hit with the largest tax increase in American history.

The pro-growth tax reforms enacted in 2017 have been instrumental in driving economic growth, fostering capital investment, job creation, and higher wages. The expiration of many of these reforms will reduce economic growth, increase costs for families, harm main street businesses, reduce take-home pay for workers, and result in significant job losses. These outcomes are unacceptable and completely avoidable.

We are calling on next Congress and Administration to commit to pursuing a pro-growth agenda and acting to prevent any tax increases on American families or businesses. By maintaining a pro-growth tax code, we can continue to build a robust economy that benefits all Americans and ensures that our nation remains a leader in global competitiveness and economic opportunity.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Unemployment Insurance Policy Success

Unemployment Insurance-Concerned Colleagues,

Update on SB 1116 (Portantino), which would have given UI benefits to workers on strike. After an contentious and emotional hearing in ASM Insurance, the bill failed passage with a vote of 6-2, with 5 democrats abstaining and the remainder not present.

This is the outcome we hoped for, and stops this bad bill earlier than its prior iterations: 2019’s AB 1066 (second house floor) or last year’s SB 799 (vetoed).

While we are happy with the outcome, that does not mean this bill is dead for the year. Heavily anticipate a gut-and-amend attempt by the sponsors (Labor Fed) to revive this when the legislature is back in August. So stay tuned for updates, and keep in touch with members as we move through Summer recess and into August.

Thursday, June 27, 2024