OC World Celebration 2023
OC World hosted a special event that took place on Wednesday 18 October at The Cove UCI.
Siyamak Khorrami, Chief Editor of The Epoch Times (Orange County)
Former state Senator John Moorlach interviews Siyamak Khorrami, Chief Editor of The Epoch Times (Orange County). The Epoch Times is affiliated with the Falun Gong spiritual movement and was founded in 2000 as a way to respond to communist repression and censorship in China, according to the company’s website. It’s described in certain political circles as a far-right media company but declares itself as free from any government or political influences. The Orange County edition of the newspaper has a circulation of roughly 16,000 readers.
To Live for the Harvest
Dr. Manuel Gómez discusses the plight of California farmworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HOPE DIES LAST
“Hope Dies Last” creates a narrative around the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on California communities, and the stories of families who find hope in the darkest of times. This OC World produced documentary was awarded Best Long Form Programming or Documentary at the 73rd Annual Golden Mike Awards® and was also the winner of the 43rd Gold Telly Awards.
Kelly Hallman, Board Chair & Director of Fun, Living Peace Foundation
Learn why Kelly Hallman, Board Chair and Director of Fun at the Living Peace Foundation supports OC World.
The Bradley Rofer Foundation
Longtime KNBC Orange County Bureau Chief Vikki Vargas serves as Guest Host for OC World on a story about The Bradley Rofer Foundation, a non-profit inspired by 8-year-old Bradley Rofer whose life was cut short after being struck by a vehicle on his way to school. Vikki interviews parents Aron and Josette Rofer, and others, about Bradley’s intuitive sense of giving back to the community. Maroon 5 singer-songwriter Adam Levine also pays tribute to the passing of Bradley.
OC’s Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Untold Secrets
Exciting News for Rock ‘n’ Roll Enthusiasts! OC History Hunters, the captivating broadcast series by OC World, is back with its second episode – “Rock ’n’ Roll History of the OC”! Dive into the untold stories of Orange County’s rock legacy. Discover the birthplace of iconic bands like No Doubt and The Runaways, and even Elvis Presley’s secret martial arts training site! Get an insider’s perspective on the electric guitar legacy with John Moorlach’s interview at the Fender Museum Center and join Chris Epting on a quest to find the remnants of the legendary Golden Bear nightclub in Huntington Beach.
PBS Program OC History Hunters Reveals OC’s Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Untold Secrets
Orange County, Calif. – (January 17, 2024) – OC History Hunters, the new broadcast series, produced by the nonprofit multimedia organization OC World, announces its second episode Rock ’n’ Roll History of the OC which dives into the untold rock ‘n’ roll history of Orange County. Slated to air at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 22 on KLCS-PBS. OC History Hunters is co-hosted by John Moorlach, former state senator and county supervisor, renowned for his profound passion for history, and celebrated historian and best-selling author Chris Epting. This newest episode will unveil an unprecedented look into the region’s influential role in shaping the history of rock music – from the birthplace of iconic bands such as No Doubt and The Runaways to Elvis Presley’s secret martial arts training site. “It was thrilling to unearth so many of the county’s hidden gems and surprising rock and roll revelations that we are excited to share in our second episode of OC History Hunters,” said Epting. Other highlights include John Moorlach’s interview with the curators at the [...]
Fresh Faces on the Advisory Committee, Media Spotlight, and Key Moments from 2023
OC World is delighted to welcome Keith Swayne, Dr. Jeannie G. Kim, Stephen O'Leary, Andy Horowitz, and Marshall Kaplan to its Advisory Committee.