The Orange County Vector Control District has canceled the chemical spraying they were going to start tonight, according to their Facebook page.
Here is the message they posted tonight: Continue reading
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Public pressure mounting on the O.C. Vector Control District to stop their chemical spraying
Concerned residents convinced the Garden Grove City Council, at their meeting tonight, to oppose the Orange County Vector Control District’s plans to conduct aerial spraying of mosquito poison over our homes. The Garden Grove City Council is sending a letter to the Vector Control District asking them to delay the spraying and hold public hearings, according to KCBS News.
A Facebook group committed to stopping the spraying now has over 1,500 members. Click here to join. Many of these concerned residents protested at the offices of the Vector Control District, in Garden Grove, today.
As usual the Vector Control District is trying to scare us but the reality is that this spraying is not necessary. They are doing it to justify their budget and their continued pilfering of our property tax dollars. Continue reading
Protest against spraying our homes with poisonous chemicals set for today at the Vector Control District’s office
Concerned Orange County residents are gathering today, September 8, 2015, at 4 pm, at the offices of the Orange County Vector Control District to protest the scheduled spraying of a chemical poison on our households that is set to take place this week on Tuesday and Wednesday over the cities of Orange, Tustin, Villa Park and portions of Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Stanton between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.
The O.C. Vector Control District is located at 13001 Garden Grove Blvd., in Garden Grove. News crews from several local TV and radio stations will be there to witness the protest. If you cannot be there you can still call the Vector Control District and complain at (714) 971-2421 or (949) 654-2421. Continue reading
The O.C. Vector Control District will spray mosquito poison over our homes on Sep. 9-10
Here we go again. The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced that they are going to be conducting aerial spraying of a chemical poison over the cities of Orange, Tustin, Villa Park and portions of Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Santa Ana and Stanton between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, 2015 (weather permitting).
The chemical is called Duet. This is a mosquito control product registered for use by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That said it is a terrible idea to spray this product. Duet is highly toxic to other insects, such as bees. It is also deadly to fish. Continue reading
Stanton Mayor and Council Members are backing Kim for the 65th A.D.
For Immediate Release: September 29, 2014
Contact: Dave Gilliard, Phone: (916) 626-6804
Stanton Mayor and Council Members Back Young Kim For State Assembly
Stanton,CA – Citing her commitment to being a representative of the community, today Mayor Rigoberto Ramirez, Mayor Pro Tem Al Ethans, former Mayor Ed Royce Sr. and Councilmember David Shawver of the Stanton City Council announced their support for Young Kim for Assembly in the 65th District. Kim continues to add significant local support in the election for the 65th Assembly district.
“Young Kim is the candidate that represents the pulse of this district,” said Councilmember David Shawver. “She has been one of the hardest working members of this community for 20 plus years. I know she will be a true representative for us in the State Assembly. That’s why she has my full support.” Continue reading
Campaign reception for Stanton City Council candidate Carr set for 10/4
Kevin Carr, a candidate for the Stanton City Council, is hosting a campaign fundraiser on Oct. 4, 2014, at noon, at his home, located at 10401 Yana Dr., in Stanton.
Here are a few of Carr’s accomplishments over the past 20 or so years, that help the less advantaged residents in Stanton and have brought the community together:
- Fought the 2014 Stanton Sales Tax increase
- Single-handedly defeated the 2012 Stanton Utility tax increase
- Worked against the 2001 Stanton Utility Tax
- Neighborhood events coordinator (BBQs, Holiday parties, Bingo)
- Community improvement organizer
Carr’s plans include: Continue reading