Westminster, CA—In an effort to bring health awareness to the community, Senator Lou Correa will be collaborating with the City of Westminster and the Vietnamese Community Health organization of UCLA, to host the Vietnamese Community Health Fair for residents of Orange County on May 20, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Community Center of Westminster (8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683).

“During this era of economic crisis, many families and individuals do not have the means to purchase health insurance. No matter the situation, we need to make sure we take of our health first. With this said, I encourage residents of Orange County to come and take advantage of the services being offered at the Vietnamese Community Health Fair.”

SACRAMENTO – State Senator Lou Correa (D-Orange County) convened his first informational hearing as Chair of the Senate Select Committee on California-Mexico Cooperation on May 2 in Sacramento to discuss cap and trade opportunities between California and Mexico.

The hearing, which coincided with the 3^rd Annual California-Mexico Advocacy Day, included testimony from expert witnesses representing state government and private sector interests who shared technical and financial perspectives on potential benefits of a cross-border cap and trade program between California and Mexico.

SANTA ANA, CA – In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, State Senator Lou Correa and the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) will hold a special evening of cultural celebration on Wednesday, May 9 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center (11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, 92840). The program will include legislative and community updates, various cultural performances from local performing artists, and an awards ceremony for local community leaders and organizations.