The Becky Morgan Steward Leadership Program, led by California Forward (CA FWD) and the California Stewardship Network, has selected OCBC’s Business Initiatives Manager Maria Linares to join its statewide cohort of mid-career leaders dedicated to advancing regional collaboration and equitable innovative policy solutions. 

Her participation strengthens OCBC’s engagement in initiatives like California Jobs First and reflects our commitment to developing leaders who drive meaningful systems change. 

Pictured (left to right) CA FWD Senior Advisor Ish Herrera and Linares.

For any questions, please contact Maria Linares, Business Initiatives Manager.

Photo courtesy of OCBC

OCBC’s Business Initiatives Facilitator Jorgie Sandoval will be featured at the 2026 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Western District Conference, taking place February 2-4 at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. He will share his insights as a “Level Up: Practical Steps to Move Your Career Forward and Upward” panelist for a conversation on executive presence, personal branding and strategies to advance in public relations, offering attendees practical insights to elevate their careers and strengthen their impact in the field. 

Themed “Charting the Course: Waves of Change, Currents of Opportunity,” the conference features expert-led sessions, engaging panels and opportunities for attendees to build meaningful connections with agency leaders, corporate and nonprofit communicators and emerging talent.

Don’t miss this opportunity to chart your course in PR. Register here. 

Photo courtesy of PRSA

Join Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua and the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on February 5 at Templo Calvario.

The event will feature keynote remarks from Dr. Stefan Bean, Orange County Superintendent of Schools and OCBC Board Member, bringing together civic and community leaders for reflection and shared hopes for the year ahead.  

Click here to register. 

Image courtesy of The City of Santa Ana

Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) announced that the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency has paid down $47 million in bond debt ahead of schedule, a move that strengthens long term financial stability and advances regional mobility priorities.

The early payoff, part of a multi-year strategy to reduce $3.1 billion in total debt, will save approximately $45 million in future interest costs and enhance the fiscal capacity that supports ongoing regional mobility and infrastructure priorities. 

Discover what this means for the region. 

Image courtesy of TCA