The OC Forum is a non-partisan non-profit current affairs organization dedicated to the exchange of ideas in an interactive environment to address public policy issues of importance and relevance to the Orange County community. The OC Forum brings you a three-part series focused on the issue of immigration featuring voices from across the community. We invite you to join the conversation in the comments section through civil discourse and ask that you respect the opinions of others. Thank you for joining the conversation.

The OC Forum is a non-partisan non-profit current affairs organization dedicated to the exchange of ideas in an interactive environment to address public policy issues of importance and relevance to the Orange County community. The OC Forum brings you segment two of a three-part series focused on the issue of immigration featuring voices from across the community. We invite you to join the conversation in the comments section through civil discourse and ask that you respect the opinions of others. Thank you for joining the conversation.

The Boys of Summer are in full swing as the OC Forum goes Inside the Halo with Angels Interim Manager Ray Montgomery and Angels Broadcaster Trent Rush. Get caught up on all things Angels as they fight for a Wild Card berth in the postseason!

As part of OC Forum's Beyond the Conversation series, we invite you to meet Cal State University, Fullerton's (CSUF) new President Ronald S. Rochon. He provides a candid discussion of higher education and CSUF's role in preparing the next generation for the changing workforce. The conversation is guided by Lucy Dunn, CEO Emeritus of the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) (retired).

Orange County Supervisors Janet Nguyen (District 1) and Vicente Sarmiento (District 2) join host Steve Churm, former award-winning journalist and Principal of Churm360, to discuss the state of integrity in local leadership for Orange County in 2025. Our Orange County leaders discuss their experiences, observations and strategies to restore public trust in the County of Orange.

On February 21, 2025, Orange County's newest congressional representatives, Dave Min and Derek Tran, joined key stakeholders throughout Orange County at the OC Forum luncheon to discuss political leadership, policy priorities and how decisions in Washington, DC impacts our communities in Orange County. ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray served as the moderator and took questions from the audience. We're grateful for generous contributions of OC Forum's sponsors, particularly UCI and UCI Health, who served as the Title Sponsors of this program.

With demographic factions realigning and voter dynamics evolving, the 2024 elections mark a profound turning point for our nation’s future. To break down these monumental shifts, we’ve brought together two of California’s most respected political strategists, representing perspectives from both sides of the aisle. Join legendary strategists Richie Ross and Mike Madrid as they unravel the complexities of the 2024 elections. From the shifting power of the Latino vote to the rising influence of the youth vote and the public’s evolving trust in government, this discussion promises valuable insights for all who are passionate about politics or those simply curious about what's next for our county. Jena Jensen, Chief Advocacy and Public Policy Officer at the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), moderates the conversation, which delves into the stories behind the numbers and the strategies shaping tomorrow’s political narrative. Consider becoming a member or sponsor of the Orange County Forum. Visit www.ocforum.org to learn more.

2024 marks the Diamond Anniversary of the Community Indicators Report. First launched in 1999, the Community Indicators Report provided Orange County with an analysis of the trends utilizing data points and scientific research to determine not only the issues of the day, but a look ahead to see what the future of Orange County might hold. In 1999, the top issue? Y2K... remember that? Today in Orange County, the top issue is... well, you'll have to watch the program to find out! You'll hear from Orange County's leading experts in the areas of health care, business, education and non-profit services. We take questions from the audience and do a deep dive into the trends, the issues, the concerns and the causes for celebration in Orange County. Stay on top of the issues that impact Orange County by becoming an OC Forum member or a sponsor today at www.ocforum.org.

At its October program luncheon, the Orange County Forum was honored to host California Treasurer Fiona Ma along with experts in the building and housing community including Alexa Washburn from National CORE, Mike Balsamo with Rancho Mission Viejo and Ed Caulson, Ph.D., with the Center for Real Estate at UCI. Both market-rate and affordable housing are among the biggest issues facing the next generation of Californians. Why are housing prices so high? What are some of the stumbling blocks to building new housing? And what are some of the tools in our toolbox we can use to make housing more affordable for our children and grandchildren? Tune into today's program to find out! A big thank you to our sponsors of this program including Bank of America, National CORE and the Urban Land Institute of Orange County and the Inland Empire.