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The locations were selected after a study, paid for by Orange and OUSD, determined where crossing guards would be of the most benefit. The study collected vehicle and traffic counts at locations that had been previously staffed or recommended for consideration. Using state guidelines, practices of other municipalities and local foot traffic thresholds (20 pedestrians per drop off and pick up hours), the study identified four sites to be removed from the list and five locations to be added. Crossing guards will no longer be stationed at Almond Ave. and Batavia St.; Canyon View and Aspen St.; Palm Ave. and Main St.; and Palmyra Ave. and Tustin St. Guards from those locations will be transferred to Prospect and Spring Sts.; Almond Ave. and Pepper St.; Cambridge St. and Adams Ave.; Santiago Blvd. and Serrano Ave. An additional guard will be placed at Spring St. and Seranado Ave. The remaining 12 locations are: Cambridge and Glendale; Cannon and San Juan Drive; Fletcher and American Way; Handy and Collins; Hewes and Jordan; La Veta and Malena; Palmyra and California; Spring and Virage; California and Quincy; Cambridge and Sycamore; Cambridge and Walnut; and Prospect and Palmyra. As walking and traffic patterns evolve and Orange Unified considers school consolidation, the city will review crossing guard locations and make needed changes. RSCCD board slow to respond to audit allegations It’s been almost four months since the Rancho Santiago Community College District Board was given a report by an independent auditor spelling out questionable financial practices within the college district. The report, presented March 10, highlighted financial conflicts of interest from former and current administrators. It also outlined millions of dollars that were kept in an off-site account without the knowledge of the elected trustees. It pointed to the failure of the college district’s administrators, one of whom is a certified public accountant, for failing to accurately report to their financial auditors. After the March meeting, Board President Daisy Tong promised there would be continued discussion on the matter. Instead of discussion, however, she insisted on hiring another firm to audit the audit. It took two months for the college district to post a proposal request for another firm to review the audit. Two firms submitted proposals and appeared on the agenda for the board’s June 9 meeting. Led by Tong, the board agreed to extend the proposal request to allow additional firms to respond. Staff members, including Chancellor Marvin Martinez, who were named in the report, remain employed by the college district. Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine lifted Thanks to the cooperation and efforts of Orange County residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner, have declared an end to the Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine in Orange County following the eradication of the invasive pest. The Oriental Fruit Fly infests over 250 types of crops, including citrus and other fruits, nuts and vegetables, when it lays its eggs in the produce. Officials detected an infestation of the pest in November 2024 and established a quarantine that included portions of the City of Orange. During the quarantine, potential host crops for the fruit fly were not allowed to be moved from properties where they were grown, including homegrown produce. While Orange County’s Oriental Fruit Fly quarantine has been lifted, the ongoing threat of new infestations by non-native species remains. To learn more about invasive species and how to protect California’s fruits and vegetables, please visit cdfa.ca.gov/plant/ fruitfly. Orange selects new city manager Following an extensive search, the Orange City Council is proud to announce the appointment of Orange native Jarad Hildenbrand as the next city manager. Hildenbrand comes from the City of Laguna Hills, where he has served as city manager since 2022. He has also held city manager roles in the cities of Stanton, La Habra Heights and Villa Park. He will take over the post from retiring City Manager Tom Kisela, who has led the city since November 2022, after retiring as chief of the Orange Police Department. “I’m very happy with our council’s choice for our new city manager,” Mayor Dan Slater said. “Between his city manager experience and solid background, Orange will be in very capable hands.” Hildenbrand is focused on fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency and strong community engagement. As Orange’s city manager, he will oversee a General Fund budget of approximately $156.2 million and a workforce of more than 700 full-time employees. A graduate of Villa Park High School, Hildenbrand holds a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, Long Beach and a bachelor’s degree in public administration from California State University, Fullerton. He is married to Jessica, with whom he shares three children, Ryleigh, 12, Jaxon, 10, and Teagan, 6. Hildenbrand is slated to officially join the city on August 11. Jarad Hildenbrand Oriental Fruit Fly
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