Katrina Foley
Coverage of Katrina Foley in the Nexus archive.
- Southern California suburb alarmed as ‘exceptionally rare’ cancer sickens multiple children
Residents in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, are concerned after six children were diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, an exceptionally rare cancer. The community has approximately 26,000 residents, and Katrina Foley, vice-chair of the county board of supervisors, acknowledged the issue in a statement.
- Activists, supervisors debate use of chemicals in Orange County’s flood control channels
Environmental activists and Orange County residents urged supervisors to stop using toxic chemicals in flood control channels, citing environmental harm. Supervisors acknowledged the concern but emphasized the chemicals prevent overgrowth that could cause flooding. Supervisor Katrina Foley announced a temporary halt to chemical use and directed a study on alternatives, while activist Brent Linas criticized the board's response as insufficient.