Category: Lou Correa

Orange County Leaders Discuss How Farm Bill Can Boost Agriculture, Food Programs

U.S. House Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) met with local leaders July 6 to discuss the upcoming Farm Reauthorization bill where parties sounded off on what they wish to see in the updated legislation, which determines how the nation’s agriculture and food programs are run and funded. The legislation, which has been around since the 1930s…


Orange County Women Honored at 6th Annual ‘Women of the Year’ Awards

Over 80 Orange County women were recognized for their contribution to the local community on April 22 at the sixth annual “Women of the Year” awards at Chapman University in Orange, California. Each year, community members nominate friends, co-works, mothers, sisters, and neighbors for the award. More than 400 guests attended the ceremony this year…


Capitol Report: Senate Repeals Iraq War Authorizations; Russia Suspends Nuclear Notifications With US

The Senate repeals Iraq War authorizations 20 years after the start of the Iraq War, part of Congress’s effort to reassert its war powers over the president. Senators weigh a TikTok ban. One Republican breaks with the party in opposition, as Arkansas files a lawsuit against the platform over mental health concerns. Rep. Lou Correa…


Orange County Attorney’s Body Recovered From Mexico

The body of a California public defender who died in Mexico has been returned to a mortuary in Orange County after his mysterious death there over two weeks ago. Elliot Blair, 33, died Jan. 14 at a resort in Rosarito Beach, where he and his wife were celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Mexican authorities said…


Orange County’s Growing Pickleball Scene Gets Funding for New Court

ORANGE, Calif.—Pickleball enthusiasts gathered April 21 with Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) and the Orange City Council in presenting $2 million in funding for a pickleball and fitness circuit at Hart Park. Known for being one of the fastest growing sports in America, pickleball combines the movements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. “This project here…


Rep. Correa Announces Positive COVID-19 Test, Says He’ll Miss Biden Inauguration

Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, and will miss President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Correa, 62, tested positive on Friday, nine days after he and other legislators gathered in Washington for a joint session of Congress to count electoral votes. Correa on Jan. 6 did…


Rep. Correa Announces COVID-19 Diagnosis, Says He’ll Miss Inauguration

Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, and will miss President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Correa, 62, tested positive on Jan. 15, nine days after he and other legislators had gathered in Washington for a joint session of Congress to count electoral votes. He didn’t shelter…