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April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. Earthquakes can happen at any time. How can you prepare for an earthquake? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with American Red Cross Southern California Region Preparedness Manager Kimberly Aufrecht. She talks about what to do before and during an earthquake. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Com...

Meet our host John Gutierrez from OC HOSPICE.  As he talks about his journey building a business that serves the needs of those with less than six months to live. How he considers it an honor to serve others at such a critical time. And why he's so excited to serve with the OC HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on this show.  Showcasing (as he says) "our community".

Hear about the adventures of Al Willis, a lifelong Tennessee native who loves blazing new trails, be it thru his lifelong love of big huge Harleys, his equal love for little Vespas and his newfound passion for Pedego Electric Bikes.  Making this well traveled adventurer a little bit like a modern day Daniel Boone (at least in my mind).  Actively leading packs of people through the wilderness and o...

Markowicz Fine Art has announced its spring exhibition showcase, “California Dreaming” featuring modern and contemporary artworks by acclaimed French sculptor and painter, Alain Godon.  Over twenty original artworks including mixed media, works on paper and sculptures, will be on display beginning April 9. And we get to hear all about it from the owner of the gallery, Bernard Markowicz and the gal...

Californians are facing changes on how we get rid of household waste like trash, recyclables and organic materials. You can hear about the changes by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with the Director of OC Waste & Recycling Tom Koutroulis. He talks about the Organics Recycling Senate Bill 1383. And what that means for residents as they must sort out their...

Join us as we talk with Reuben Franco, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO on his journey from volunteer to CEO. And the many pillars of this vibrant community.

For many years, Kat Woirol had a great job with General Electric in Human Relations. "It was a great ride," she admits. "But after 25 years I was definitely looking for a different path to follow" All she knew was that in her next act, she wanted to work for herself. And was determined to quit commuting thru Atlanta's notorious traffic jams.  She dreamed of riding a bike to work. So why not own an...

How does the Orange County Fire Authority protect nearly two million residents from its 77 fire stations throughout Orange County? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Orange County Fire Authority Captain and Public Information Officer Greg Barta. He talks about how the OCFA serves 23 cities in Orange County and all unincorporated areas. Only...

Check out the inaugural episode of OUR COMMUNITY. As the OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce brings in Patty Juarez, EVP and Head of Diverse Segments at WELLS FARGO BANK. To talk about her work within the community. And her path to getting here.  Because as they say at the Chamber "Our community is Your Community".

Hear how Peggy Taylor from St. Louis found the proverbial pot o' gold at the end of her rainbow (in the shape of an eBike).  One year after her heart gave out and forced into a frightening heart transplant.  With two bad knees (and few prospects for every getting out in the world again). Until her Irish luck kicked in and led her to a Pedego electric bike store. Where (despite her fear) she found...

How does the Girl Scouts of Orange County build girls of courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Girl Scouts of Orange County Chief Executive Officer Vikki Shepp. She talks about how Girl Scouts, through fun, friendship and new adventures, learn to challenge themselves, write the...

Meet the entrepreneur selling eBikes in the heart of Silicon Valley, Jeff Scanlan, who opened Pedego Menlo Park (right across from Stanford University). Who after years in the area in various business development roles for hospital supplies, technology supply chain management services and even local and national non-profit organizations like the Leukemia Society decided to try a different path.  B...

How does the nonprofit resource and management services organization One OC, help to accelerate nonprofit success in Orange County? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with One OC President & Chief Executive Officer Tim Strauch. He talks about how his team of nonprofit professionals provide solutions and support services to nonprofits and companie...

If you've ever wondered "what comes next?" hear the amazing journey of Vicki and Neal Peden, who went from a career in real radio (where she was the News Director for a big radio station in Dallas and he was the Chief Engineer). To hanging up their headphones and heading in a totally different direction as the founders of Cowtown Cycle Party, a 16-person BYOB party bike that's like a big bar on wh...

How can the nonprofit organization Fristers teach teen parents to thrive? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Fristers Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Ali Woodard. She talks about the free programs Fristers offers to help teen and young parents build healthy and stable lives and families. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s...

Meet Ted Duley, who after a 50 year career in the insurance industry found a new way to work (for fun this time fun) as organizer of the Sacramento Pedego Owners Group (and moderator of their Facebook page). Using the skills he'd acquired as a Sr. VP of Operations, he quickly recruited 71 new members to the group and organized 29 group rides for a total of 2,567 miles. As Ted says, "Having just re...

Hear about one passionate eBike rider on a hot pink Pedego, who's hit the road with her 8 month old Chihuahua Gigi, and already ridden over 2,000 miles on this week's episode of the PEDEGO PODCAST, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Here on OC TALK RADIO.

How does the OC Human Relations Commission seek out the causes of tension and conflict, discrimination and tolerance with the attempt to eliminate those causes? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with OC Human Relations Commission Chairwoman Jo-Anne Matsuba. She talks about prejudice and hate crime in Orange County and what’s being done to lessen...

Now that the SUPER BOWL is over. What loud, stadium event looms next? How about the next MONSTER JAM, taking place at Anaheim Stadium Feb. 19/20. And the following Sat and Sun (Feb 25 and 27). Hear our exclusive interview with Charlie Pauken, a 30 year driver on the MONSTER JAM circuit (and current driver of the fan favorite Monster Mutt). On this week's OC SPOTLIGHT.

After turning 60 and asking "now what", Greg Lewis and his wife Kym decided to pack up their new house, buy a travel trailer and throw in a couple of Pedego eBikes to see where life might take them next.  A new "life on the road" in search of their next great adventure.  Using the travel trailer as their base camp and their eBikes as modern day horses to ride down the trails they discover (and ove...

How does Human Options work to ensure Orange County individuals and families experience safe and healthy relationships and live free of fear? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Human Options Chief Executive Officer Maricela Rios-Faust. She talks about how the organization founded by four women in 1981, lives up to that vision. Only on OC Tal...

We all remember the feeling of "taking flight" in our first bike and the magical powers it seemed to give us.  With the wind in our hair and steamers flying, we felt invincible, as we set off on our own personal quest to discover the world. Just like JOHNNY QUEST (a 60s cartoon filled with lots of danger and adventure).  Hear how one aging baby boomer (Jack Hemingway from Tucson) has re-found his...

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s goal is to end hunger in Orange County. Find out how it intends to do that by listening OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Chief Executive Officer Claudia Bonilla Keller. She talks about the organization’s dedication to collecting food at its distribution facility at the Great...

February is American Heart Month which focuses on cardiovascular health. Find out what you can do to take control of your physical and mental health by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Cardiologist Dr. Erum Bajwa. On behalf of the American Heart Association, she talks about maintaining a healthy heart and National Wear Red Day. Only on OC Talk Radio,...

After 30 years as a successful St. Louis Attorney, Tom Sauerwein was looking for an encore career.  Something that combined his passion for the outdoors with his desire to work with his wife Carla (a longtime Pediatric Nurse).  But what could fit that bill?  How about opening a Pedego Electric Bicycle store.  "What seemed like an improbable fit at first, quickly became the perfect solution for bot...