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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 23h

The gayborhood in SD does not disappoint. #facts

Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 1d

The women and men in #military service to our country deserve better. This is mortifying… www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Food Pantry Visits From Military Families Climb Over 30% Since Government Shutdown Began

Military families are being encouraged to seek out food, other resources as the government shutdown has surpassed one week with no end in sight.

www.military.com

Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 1d

For my #booksky peeps… www.theatlantic.com/books/archiv...

Seven Books That Will Make You Smarter

These titles do more than answer questions: They explain how the world moves and what moves it.

www.theatlantic.com

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 1d

“The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” Benjamin Franklin

~Timely reminder…

Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for making the time, Mayor Newman! Pleasure meeting you.

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 2d

Unfollowing…

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 2d

Yikes... I’m so spoiled. I miss the days of Vin Scully and Joe Garagiola as announcers for playoff games. This Brewers/Cubs game is brutal to listen to…

a man in a black vest says no bueno in front of mountains

ALT: a man in a black vest says no bueno in front of mountains

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 3d

Grateful for the best coworkers a girl can ask for…

Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 4d

I reckon they should…

Voice of OC @voiceofoc.bsky.social · 4d

County supervisors have been talking for over a year about bringing in outside auditors after their former colleague pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and rerouting millions of dollars.

Will Orange County Supervisors Start an Investigation Into Potential Misspent Funds?

County supervisors have been talking for over a year about bringing in outside auditors after their former colleague pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and rerouting millions of dollars.

voiceofoc.org

Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 7d

Stats:
*while household income has increased by 14.6%, inflation has jumped to 25.9%.
*a median priced home increased to 53%.
*in OC, a four-person household bringing in $80k is considered low-income.

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 7d

Thrilled that CAPOC is being recognized for the service organization it is. Gregory Scott, “If we sit back and say nothing, it’s a flaw.” edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dyn...

Anti-Poverty Summit a spur to resistance? - Orange County Register

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 7d

I’m so proud of the *Brillant Futures* campaign. I met with the alumni association at the beginning of the campaign and thankful @ucirvine.bsky.social took our opinions into account and invested in our students. www.ocregister.com/2025/10/05/u...

UC Irvine raises more than $2.4 billion in fundraising campaign, considered largest in Orange County history

Officials say the key focus of the campaign was financial aid. Donors established 79 scholarships, 120 fellowships and 70 student awards.

www.ocregister.com

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 7d

The expected duration of this shutdown keeps rising.

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 7d

Self-care tip: make strategic life choices during uncertain times. And yes, select friends can partake in those *choices*. 😏

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 9d

Me and Taylor, uninterrupted for the next two hours… #ShowgirlLife

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 9d

Shout to this guy, Mr. Gregory Scott, who wants to #eradicatepoverty within a generation. We’re so fortunate to have him at the Community Action Partnership OC.

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 9d

Full house at the inaugural #AntiPoverty Summit for the Community Action Partnership of OC. I’m so proud of the CAPOC team & our CEO Gregory Scott. And thanks to @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for moderating our panel, Immigrant Voices: The Role of Storytelling in Shaping Public Policy.

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 10d

Pro tip: work with incredible women that are also your friends. I’m grateful we have each other’s backs. Here’s to another successful year for the Community Health Initiative of OC.

Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 11d

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 11d

It’s been a day… So that means peanut butter cups and wine for dinner.

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ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his hand pointing at the camera .

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 12d

Two years gone today. Jordan Brandman lit up the room with his smile and wit. He had a brilliant political mind and talked me off the ledge so many times dealing with local politics. I miss my friend, but I’m grateful for the time I had with him… #HugYourPeople

Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 12d

My alma mater is taking over all the cool stuff… 😏 www.ocregister.com/2025/09/29/u...

UC Irvine finalizes deal to take control of Orange County Museum of Art

In June, school officials said a merger was likely. The first change is a new name: UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of California Art.

www.ocregister.com

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 13d

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Alicia Berhow @aliciaberhow.bsky.social · 13d

That was so messed up…