Orange County, Calif. (June 12, 2024) – The nonprofit multimedia organization OC World announces the launch of OC World Media Club this week. Dedicated to promoting excellence in journalism and media within Orange County, the nonprofit venture will provide professional development, networking, advocacy, and community engagement opportunities to a wide range of media professionals. Its vision is to support the growth and diversity of media professionals and college students. At this time, there is no cost to join and all media platforms all welcome to participate including public affairs programming, broadcast, radio, magazines, print and digital publications, colleges, and universities. OC World Media Club was created by OC World co-founder/producer Scott Hays based on an unwavering commitment to elevating standards of journalism. “I want to cultivate a space where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated,” said Hays. One of the organization’s chief programs is community engagement, based on fostering the power of media to inform, inspire, and foster meaningful connections with the diverse communities of the county. Hays explains, “through collaborative projects, [...]

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 [...]

What’s the Future for OC’s Fledging Power Agency? OC World is grateful to Mayor Jung and Councilmember Treseder for their cooperation in helping us to educate and inform the community of Orange County about issues of significance in their lives.” — OC World Producer/Founder Scott Hays IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- OC World, Orange County’s sole public affairs news and features program, has produced a special 30-minute program with insights into the future of the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). Guest host and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Reiff interviews OCPA leaders Fullerton Mayor and OCPA Chair Fred Jung and Irvine City Councilmember and OCPA Vice-Chair Kathleen Treseder for the wide-ranging OC World interview which aired this past Monday on KLCS-PBS. OC World Co-Founder and Executive Producer Scott Hays said, “OC World is grateful to Mayor Jung and Councilmember Treseder for their cooperation in helping us to educate and inform the community of Orange County about issues of significance in their lives.” During the interview, Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) leaders admit [...]