A Slice of Orange

A Slice of Orange

di Jodi Balma

Politica Scienze sociali Società e cultura

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Israel Claustro, Candidate for OC Superior Court

Israel Claustro is a seasoned trial lawyer who has leveraged his unique background, experience and skills to rise to a leadership position within the Orange County District Attorney’s Office – while simultaneously gaining and retaining the goodwill of the criminal justice community – by treating everyone with dignity and respect. Born in the U.S. to immigrant parents with a third grade education from a small Mexican farming town, and one of 7, Israel grew up very poor in Pomona, California. Experiencing poverty and his parents’ valiant, unceasing efforts to stave it off during his formative years forged within Israel a powerful work ethic along with a resolution to succeed and give back to the community. Seeking the new challenge of a judgeship, Israel believes his deep experience will enable him to adjust to the role quickly. In addition to his trial expertise, which will help with the nuts & bolts of managing a courtroom, the relationships and reputation for integrity he has built across the legal community – from the prosecutor’s office to the defense bar – will reassure all parties of fairness and independence in the courtroom. Israel’s background and ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds will also help foster trust in the American justice system and demonstrates how our criminal justice system works with everyone’s participation.

Brett Wiseman, Candidate for OC Superior Court

Brett Wiseman is a candidate for Orange County Superior Court Judge, Seat 33. Mr. Wiseman is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers with extensive experience in civil litigation handling trial, bench and jury, class actions, arbitration, and before administrative bodies in this state. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego, where he earned his Bachelor of Art in Philosophy and then attended the University of San Diego, where his involvement in the legal clinic programs was recognized with an Advocacy Commendation by the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Wiseman is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court; the United States District Court for the Central, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California; and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Joe Dane, Candidate for OC Judge

Joe Dane is a Commissioner with the Orange County Superior Court and has been in the criminal division presiding over cases since 2018. He is now running for election to become a Superior Court Judge. Before being sworn in as a Commissioner, Dane was a Deputy District Attorney in both Orange and Tulare County as well as in private practice as a criminal defense attorney.

Redistricting Conversation

Understand the background of the redistricting process and how it affects your city. Hear Jodi discuss with Jesse LaTour, Jane Rands, and Adrian Meza.

Jessica Cha, Candidate for OC Superior Court

In this episode, Jodi talks with Jessica Cha who is running for the OC Superior Court Judge Seat #28 this year. Earning her B.A. from the University of California, San Diego, and J.D. from the Syracuse University College of Law, Cha is now a private practice attorney who specializes in family law. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped people and families navigate the legal system noting she has a unique perspective of those who come near the judicial system. For her campaign, she hopes to ensure that all who enter her courtroom experience a level playing field. Listen now to learn more about Jessica and her candidacy for OC Superior Court Judge Seat #28.

julie vue, OC Human Relations

In this episode, Jodi speaks with julie vue, (she/they) Director of Youth and Education Program. Julie has been with OC Human Relations since Fall 2016. They lead a passionate team who are dedicated to working alongside students, parents, teachers, and administrators in Orange County schools, with the goal to improve school climate and create safe, inclusive, equitable and restorative schools. Julie graduated from UC Irvine with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Civic & Community Engagement and earned a Master of Arts in Education with emphasis on Social and Cultural Analysis from Cal State Long Beach.

Jay Seidel, Fullerton College Hornet and Drone Lab

Jay Seidel is a journalism professor and media adviser at Fullerton College. He advises the student publications The Hornet and Antorcha del Sur. The California Journalism Education Coalition named him Journalism Educator of the Year in 2011 and he has been a finalist for Fullerton College Teacher of the Year three times. Prior to becoming a teacher in 2005, he worked for 12 years as a writer and editor for various publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Popular Hot Rodding. He is also professor and director of the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College. He has always had a passion for aviation as he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager, where he flew gliders and immersed himself in all things aviation. This, coupled with his other passion for visual storytelling is what led him to drones and to create the Fullerton Drone Lab at Fullerton College. He is a Part 107 certified UAS Pilot and has been flying drones since 2016. He is an AUVSI TOP (Level 3) UAV Instructor and is a member of the FAA’s Safety Team where he is a Drone Pro for Orange and Los Angeles counties. He regularly speaks across Southern California communities about drone safety and drone education. He wrote the textbook Drones: Training and Applications to Digital Imaging and has been a guest speaker and trainer at a variety of industry workshops and conferences. He is the president of the AUVSI Lindbergh Chapter, which includes members from all areas of autonomous systems from all of Southern California. He served 12 years in the U.S. Army and California Army National Guard where he worked as an engineer and photojournalist. He earned his master’s degree in communications from Cal State University, Fullerton, his bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and his Associate of Arts degree in journalism from Fullerton College.

Saskia Kennedy and Jesse La Tour, Fullerton Observer

Saskia Kennedy is a third-generation owner of the Fullerton Observer a 43-year-old volunteer community newspaper. With her business partners Jesse La Tour and Matt Leslie, they are dedicated to continuing to inform Fullertonians about the changes to their community. Saskia has owned several businesses and has traveled worldwide. In her spare time, She is an artist and gardener. She is currently returning to school to study film and broadcasting. Jesse La Tour is currently the editor of the Fullerton Observer newspaper, one of the last remaining independent local newspapers in Orange County. Prior to that, he was co-founder of Hibbleton Gallery, Bookmachine books + zines, The Magoski Arts Colony, and the Downtown Fullerton Art Walk (all of which are, sadly, on hiatus due to the pandemic). He has also taught English composition at Cal State University, Fullerton, and Fullerton College. La Tour enjoys writing about local history, and is working on an in-depth history of Fullerton called “The Town I Live In.” La Tour was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and moved to Fullerton, California when he was seven years old.

Al Jabbar, Anaheim Union High Board of Trustees

Al Jabbar is a candidate for Anaheim City Council, District 3 and currently serves on the Anaheim Union High Board of Trustees. As a Cypress College student, he served on the North Orange County Community College Board as a student trustee. Jabbar currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff to Supervisor Doug Chaffee, where he has directed more county resources to help Anaheim address health care and transportation needs. He also served Anaheim as a Cultural & Heritage Commissioner for seven years, helping promote the arts and several cultural events within the city. An active member in the progressive movement, Al served as a board member of the Orange County Employees Association and the Orange County Young Democrats. As the former president of the Sri Lanka Muslim Association of California, he was instrumental in providing aid to Tsunami victims and other relief.

Katie Kalvoda and Niosha Shakoori, Advance OC Board Members

Katie Kalvoda is founder and CEO of G3 Ventures, a nonprofit corporation specializing in impact investments, innovative philanthropy and community advocacy. She is a Board Member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation and at Pacific Community Ventures, a CDFI that provides financial support and mentoring services to women and minority-owned small businesses across the United States. Niosha Shakoori is the founder of ClarusHR, has over fifteen years of experience as an in-house labor and employment attorney, most recently serving as the Chief Employment Counsel for CoreLogic. She provides counseling on HR matters including diversity, wellness programs, employment agreements, corporate culture, retention plans, equity award agreements, non-competes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, ADA, and affirmative action plans. About - Advance OC Equity Mapping Tools - Advance OC An Investment Wizard Builds a Nonprofit to Offer Data Solutions for Equity (philanthropy.com)

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