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The Center for Sustainable Energy

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May 3, 2017

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Even as the new administration rolls back the climate change laws instituted by the Obama administration, California continues to strengthen its environmental rules. Tune in to this week's show to find out how local communities can be more environmentally sustainable in a way that still creates economic growth.

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May 3, 2017

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The region’s only radio show tackling policy and politics, this program delivers an entertaining, thought-provoking and hard-hitting look into Orange County’s political and policy world.

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The History Lesson You Wish You Had: Third grade students in Orange County are required to learn about local history in their social studies classes. Stan Oftelie, with his vast knowledge of Orange County history stemming from his public service background, decided that he would write a fun... by The City Square
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Keith Curry Reflects on His Public Service and the Current State of Politics: Newport Beach City Councilman Keith Curry is no stranger to politics and public service, beginning his foray at the ripe old age of 13! Since then, he has served in a variety of capacities, including in the administration of then-President Ronald Reagan ... by The City Square
52 min listen
Interview with Dr. Tod Burnett at the South Orange County Economic Coalition: Dr. Tod Burnett is the President of Saddleback College. His interview focuses on Saddleback's involvement with the Coalition to work toward a more prosperous future. by The City Square
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Introducing New Host Brian Lochrie with Waste Management and West Coast Arborists: In this episode of The City Square, we introduce our new show host, Brian Lochrie! With a background in radio in East Texas and current experience with public affairs at his firm Communications Lab in the City of Orange, Brian is definitely prepared to s... by The City Square
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Anaheim and Tustin City Councilmembers Join Us Before Thanksgiving: It's not often that you can get two veteran city councilmembers from different cities together in one room to talk policy, but it happens more than usual when you're in The City Square. This week, we were joined by Tustin City Councilman Dr. Allan Bernst... by The City Square
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CEO Linda Voss Shows What Red Cross Does in OC: It has been said that the Red Cross is like that of an umpire at a baseball game; when it is doing it's job effectively, you don't notice it. And with such a vital role to play in Orange County and the rest of the "Desert to the Sea" region of California... by The City Square
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New Year, New Mayors: Barbara Kogerman and Mike Munzing: Orange County cities without a directly-elected Mayor go through an annual, end-of-the-year process known as "reorganization," where members of the City Council select from among themselves who will be the next Mayor. January marks a fresh start for many... by The City Square
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Taxes Abound in California, and These Experts Have No Trouble Keeping Track: Income tax, property tax, gas tax, and even a fire tax! With so many taxes in California, it's difficult to keep track all of them. Luckily for folks in OC, there are two experts looking out for us. Diane Harkey, Fourth District member of the California ... by The City Square
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Darrell Johnson Displays His Impressive Transportation Acumen: There is a reason that Darrell Johnson is the CEO of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Prior to coming to OCTA, Darrell worked for Amtrak and other transportation-related bodies, and he has gained invaluable experience and policy knowled... by The City Square
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The One Year Anniversary Show featuring Inaugural Guests Lacy Schoen and Adam Probolsky: With this episode, The City Square officially reached its first birthday! And who better to bring on than our very first guests, CEO of ACC-OC Lacy Schoen and Adam Probolsky, CEO of Probolsky Research. A year ago, these two guests talked about the 2014 e... by The City Square
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Barbara Delgleize and Lacy Schoen Talk Projects: This week, we were joined by Huntington Beach City Councilwoman Barbara Delgleize and ACC-OC's very own Lacy Schoen. First, our guests talked extensively about ACC-OC's Public Policy Making Academy (PPMA), a professional training course for municipal and... by The City Square
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Two Legal Minds Explain How OC Cities Must Prepare for the State's New Marijuana Law: Signed Friday, October 9th, Governor Jerry Brown's Medical Marijuana and Regulation Safety Act provides a new regulatory framework for medicinal marijuana throughout the state. The problem is that cities are given only 6 months to act in a way that best ... by The City Square
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MWDOC's Assistant General Manage Karl Seckel Reports on Water in OC: California's been in a drought for a few years now, so it's fair to wonder how Orange County is managing water conservation and preparing for the future. Luckily, Jerry and the Boy Genius were joined by the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County's ... by The City Square
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Pete Peterson Talks Public Engagement and How to Improve It: Americans have long been distrustful of Congress and the federal government, but new polls have recently shown that they are no more fond of local and city governments. This seems strange, since local government is closer and therefore more responsive to... by The City Square
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Interview with Supervisor Lisa Bartlett at the South Orange County Economic Coalition: Lisa Bartlett is the Supervisor for the Fifth District of Orange County and is currently Chairwoman of the Board. She represents all of South Orange County and was at the South OC Economic Coalition to offer her thoughts. Have a listen to her interview! by The City Square
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Assemblyman Don Wagner Returns!: Avid listeners of The City Square will recall that Don Wagner and show host Jerry Amante ran for a seat in the State Assembly against each other. Don bested Jerry, yet the two have remained faithful friends ever since, and that's good for The City Square... by The City Square
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Interview with Dr. Tony Teng at the South Orange County Economic Coalition: Dr. Tony Teng is the Dean of Advanced Technology and Applied Sciences at Saddleback College. His interview helps make sense of some of the data and trends in the Coalition's economic report, providing policymakers with a plan of action going forward. by The City Square
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Realtor Extraordinaire Maria Elena Banks Joins The City Square: Obtainable housing in Orange County is scarce, much to the detriment of the so-called Millennial generation, who are left with little choice but to relocate to some other part of the State (or a new state entirely). Why is this? As realtor extraordinaire... by The City Square
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Placer County Aspires to Control Its Transportation Destiny: Placer County is a growing county, and it will have to focus on improving its infrastructure and roads to preserve a safe and smooth growth trajectory. The problem? With state and federal infrastructure funds all but uncertain and shrinking, Placer can't... by The City Square
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Colonel Greg Raths Steps Into the Square to Help Us Honor Our Veterans: Veterans Day fell on a Wednesday this year, so Jerry and the Boy Genius had the opportunity of hosting a Veteran-themed show. And who better to have on as a guest than Mission Viejo's Mayor Pro Tempore Colonel Greg Raths! Colonel Raths shared a variety o... by The City Square
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What's Happening in South County? Local Leaders and Experts Chime In: In this episode of The City Square, Jerry and the Boy Genius really have their hands full! Not one, not two, but four guests packed the studio, and all of them brought something important to the table. Joining them this episode is Frank Ury, Mayor of Mis... by The City Square
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Nicole Suydam Explains How Second Harvest Food Bank of OC is Fighting Hunger in Our Own Backyard: Between episodes of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and gazing upon our stunning shores and attractions, we sometimes forget that there are folks who go hungry in a place as affluent and beautiful as Orange County. By some estimates, 60 million me... by The City Square
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The Toll Roads in the Square: In this episode of The City Square, Brian interviews Mike Kraman, CEO of the TCA (Transportation Corridor Agencies). Referred to commonly as "the Toll Roads," the TCA isn't actually a company--it's a joint powers authority whose board is composed of publ... by The City Square
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Shannon Widor Gives the Scoop on OC Public Works: Orange County Public Works' Strategic Communications Officer Shannon Widor joined Jerry this week to inform us all about OC Public Works and how it serves the fine residents of the County. Flood control channels, fixing potholes and roads, and El Nino pr... by The City Square
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An Overview of the Emergency Operations Center with Donna Boston: People sometimes don't think about certain things until they really need them, like a spare tire or fire insurance. So it is with Orange County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Sitting atop Loma Ridge like a watchful sentinel, the EOC is prepared to ... by The City Square
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Talking Sports with an Olympian and Visit Anaheim!: Christa Dietzen, silver medalist in the 2012 Olympics, and Jay Burress with Visit Anaheim join Brian to talk about the benefits of USA Volleyball in Anaheim, and the greater effect of sports teams in Orange County. Having top teams housed in our communit... by The City Square
41 min listen
Interview with Mayor Pro Tem Scott Voigts at the South Orange County Economic Coalition: Scott Voigts is the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Lake Forest, which he proclaims is the doorway to the rest of South Orange County. As a South County elected official, Mayor Pro Tem Voigts is really able to attest to some of the deficiencies and opportun... by The City Square
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"Doctor of Rocks" Dr. Glenn Roquemore from Irvine Valley College in the City Square: Sometimes you just have one of those days where nothing seems to be going right. In this episode of The City Square, Jerry Amante and the Boy Genius have a bit of trouble in the studio but laugh it all off as they talk about what's been going on in the n... by The City Square
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"Jim Squared" + Our HERO Dustin = One Wild Ride: When we think of key people who can navigate public policy with ease, elected officials usually come to mind. But what about folks who aren't elected? In this episode, we talk to three gentlemen with incredibly policy acumen here in Orange County, all of... by The City Square
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OC Water Gurus Ric Collett and Brett Barbre: So what's new in the world of water after the "El No Show," as folks have taken to calling this year's underperforming rainy season? Quite a bit, actually. With Governor Brown's recent announcement that he will not extend the mandatory 25% water cutbacks... by The City Square
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