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This week’s Cochino List includes Market Novy La Mexicana

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of March 14 to March 22. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Market Novy La Mexicana, 701 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: March 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Wasabi, 130 S. Main St., Suite G, Orange, Closed: March 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Emporio, 150 S. Hewes St., Suite 101, Orange, Closed: March 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Francoli Gourmet, 100 S. Glassell St., Orange, Closed: March 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Pho 86, 14576 Brookhurst Ave., Westminster, Closed: March 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Phuoc Loc Tho Herbals, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 114A, Westminster, Closed: March 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Vegan Pizza, 12022 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: March 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 16
  • Magnolia Liquor Market, 13045 Magnolia St., Garden Grove, Closed: March 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 15
  • Maria’s Restaurant, 12445 Haster St., Garden Grove, Closed: March 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 15
  • Bill’s Burgers, 1476 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, Closed: March 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 19
  • Chew Noodle Bar, 918 S. Magnolia Ave., Suite B, Anaheim, Closed: March 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • The Yellow Chilli, 7850 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, Closed: March 21, Reason: Lack of power/lack of utilities, Reopened: March 21
  • The Vintage Steakhouse, 26701 Verdugo St., Suite B, San Juan Capistrano, Closed: March 20, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: March 20
  • Juice My Heart, 804 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, Closed: March 20, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit
  • Cancun Tacos al Carbon, 7011 Warner Ave., Suite I, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 20
  • Fuji Grill Express, 5655 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 105, Anaheim, Closed: March 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 19

This week’s Cochino List includes’s DTSA’s hipster Blackmarket Bakery

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 8, 2019. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Blackmarket Bakery, 211 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Closed: Feb. 5, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 5
  • Taqueria Los Escalreras, 312 S. Main St., Orange, Closed: Feb. 6, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Feb. 7
  • La Langosta, 13571 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: Feb. 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Wahoo’s Fish Taco, 120 Main St., Huntington Beach, Closed: Feb. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Feb. 8
  • Tacos y Platillos de Mi Pueblo, 7032 Hazard St., Suite 2, Westminster, Closed: Feb. 5, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit
  • The Loft, 7862 Warner Ave., Suite B, Huntington Beach, Closed: Feb. 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Feb. 7
  • Kitchen at Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 5, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Donut Star, 5365 Alton Parkway, Suite C3, Irvine, Closed: Feb. 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Dey’s Donuts & Croissants, 6494 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: Feb. 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Feb. 7
  • El Ranchito Market at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite I-15, Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 4
  • Nutrition Solutions Juice Bar at LA Fitness, 3960 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, Closed: Feb. 4, Reason: Insufficient hot water and plumbing in disrepair; permit downgraded to prepackaged food only, Reopened: Feb. 6
  • Coffee Maru, 9760 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: Feb. 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Feb. 4
  • Mozambique, 1740 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Closed: Feb. 1, Reasons: Cockroach infestation and operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Feb. 1
  • Kitchen and bar at Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach, Closed: Jan. 31, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Jan. 31
  • Update: Half Time Restaurant, 13187 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, closed Jan. 29 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Feb. 1.

This week’s Cochino List includes the Valencia Seafood Market

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Jan. 25 to Feb. 1, 2019 . Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Valencia Seafood Market, 1128 S. Standard Ave., Suite A, Santa Ana, Closed: Jan. 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 25
  • Pizza Hut, 2091 N. Tustin St., Orange, Closed: Jan. 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Jan. 29
  • Myung Dong Kal Guk Su, 1000 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: Jan. 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 31
  • Paradise Market, 3111 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Jan. 30, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • ExtraMile at Chevron station, 3901 E. Riverdale Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Jan. 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Jan. 30
  • Half Time Restaurant, 13187 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, Closed: Jan. 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Cafe International, 3198 Airport Loop Drive, Suite H2A, Costa Mesa, Closed: Jan. 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Jan. 30
  • Zpizza, 32341 Camino Capistrano, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano, Closed: Jan. 28, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Jan. 30
  • Update: Cafeteria at Kimberly-Clark, 2001 E. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, closed Jan. 23 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Jan. 25
  • Update: Kitchen at Salvation Army Residence, 1300 S. Lewis St., Anaheim, closed Jan. 23 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Jan. 31.

The OCDA charged four chiropractors allegedly involved in a workers’ comp referral scheme

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Case # 18CF3066 – 18CF3070

Date: October 31, 2018

PHASE II CHARGES FILED ON FOUR CHIROPRACTORS AND CAPPER IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE REFERRAL SCHEME

*Part of prior case with largest number of attorneys charged in one case in Orange County history

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Four chiropractors and a capper were charged yesterday with insurance fraud in a massive multi-million dollar workers’ compensation insurance referral scheme that exploited persons in predominantly Spanish-speaking communities. Last year, 10 attorneys and six cappers were charged as part of the same investigation. This is the second phase of filing resulting from a 4-year insurance fraud investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) Bureau of Investigation, Insurance Fraud Unit.

Defendants:

  • Fermin Alexander Iglesias, 38, Glendale
  • Bahar Danesh Gharib, DC, 42, Woodland Hills
  • Bryan Aun, DC, 45, Brea
  • Afsoun Naderi, DC, 50, Newport Coast
  • John C. Larson, DC, 45, Rancho Cucamonga

Charged on Oct. 30, 2018, with multiple felony counts of insurance fraud: Continue reading→

The OCDA is looking for more victims of a faith healing scam that targeted Hispanics

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 31, 2018

OCDA SEEKS POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL VICTIMS OF “FAITH HEALING” FRAUD RING TARGETING HISPANIC COMMUNITIES

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) Office Bureau of Investigation is investigating an organization that is committing theft by utilizing “Faith Healing” to fraudulently con victims out of their savings. The organization, primarily based out of Los Angeles, is known as Terapias Alternativas Aaron, Inc. and Terapias Alternativas Angel, Inc. This “Faith Healing” organization is specifically targeting the Hispanic communities in multiple counties via ads and infomercials aired on Hispanic television stations and newspapers. At least two victims from Orange County have made reports of this fraud.

“This is unconscionable fraud that targets the desperate and the sick. The victims should report this without feeling embarrassed,” stated District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. Continue reading→

The County of Orange is hosting three upcoming free flu vaccine events

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Get your FREE Flu Shot!

Do you still need to get your flu shot this year? Chairman Andrew Do is hosting three FREE flu shot clinics to help the community prepare for flu season. These clinics are open to the public and provide shots at no cost. OC Health Care Agency nurses administer all vaccines on a first come, first serve basis.

The flu or influenza is a serious illness. It is more than just a runny nose and sore throat. The flu can make you very sick and cause you to go to the hospital or even lead to death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the flu vaccine (flu shot). You can protect yourself and those around you by getting a flu shot. Continue reading→

Man pleads guilty to helping a Santa Ana psychiatrist to illegally sell prescription drugs

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William Jason Plumley, 41, a Huntington Beach man accused of conspiring with a Santa Ana psychiatrist to sell prescription opioids, pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal drug-distribution charges according to the O.C. Register.

Plumley accepted a plea deal that required him to admit to federal charges of distributing methamphetamine and conspiring to distribute controlled substances. Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes Luv’n Donuts, Olmos Market and Uno Free Pizza

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Luv’n Donuts, 2729 N. Bristol St., Suite B4, Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Oct. 5
  • Olmos Market, 1212 S. Bristol St., Suite 6, Santa Ana, Permit downgraded to prepackaged foods only: Oct. 3, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair, Full permit reinstated: Oct. 4
  • Uno Free Pizza, 2525 W. 17th St., Suite I, Santa Ana, Closed: Oct. 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Oct. 1

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This week’s Cochino List includes Taqueria La Vida and Market Novy La Mexicana

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Sept. 21 to 28, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Taqueria La Vida, 3620 W. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 26
  • Market Novy La Mexicana, 701 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: Sept. 24, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Sept. 25

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How Santa Ana College’s Psychological Services program was dismantled

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Santa Ana College – The Saga of Mismanagement Continues

By: Renee Miller, Retired SAC faculty

The mismanagement within the Rancho Santiago CCD (RSCCD) has been well documented. An editorial we previously posted accurately described the leader of the District, Raul Rodriguez as a “train wreck.” In every organization, mismanagement creates “rot” that trickles downward and the RSCCD is no exception. When it directly affects the students and taxpayers, there are no excuses.

Santa Ana College’s (SAC) Psychological Services program has always been an integral part of the services that the college has provided to its 30, 000 students. In May of 2017, the program employed two tenured full time psychologists, a part-time psychologist and three doctoral level interns to serve the mental health needs of SAC’s student body. As detailed on the college’s website, the program provided support for students in the areas of anger management, anxiety/stress management, depression/lack of motivation, domestic violence, eating disorders, family and social relationships/life transitions, LGBTQ related-support, sexual assault, and substance abuse. This service is not free for students. Students pay a Health Center fee of $19 a semester to avail themselves of support from Psychological Services as well as SAC’s Student Health Center. Sounds simple and straightforward, doesn’t it? Continue reading→

11 O.C. defendants charged in a multi-million dollar, large scale fraudulent drug treatment scheme

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Thuy “Tina” Rucks

Case # 18CF2703, 18CF2704, 18CF2706-18CF2710, 18CF2712, 18CF2713, 18CF2717

Date: September 26, 2018

FIVE DOCTORS, TWO ADMINISTRATORS, AND FOUR BODY BROKERS CHARGED WITH INSURANCE FRAUD FOR EXPLOITING DRUG ADDICTS TO BILL INSURANCE FOR NON-FDA APPROVED AND DANGEROUS SURGERIES

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas recently formed the Sober Living-home Investigation and Prosecution (SLIP) task force to stop large scale insurance fraud and to address citizen and community complaints and concerns about criminal activities occurring within the addiction treatment industry. SLIP netted 11 defendants in a multi-million dollar, large scale insurance fraud scheme. Five doctors, two administrators, and four body brokers were charged with participating in this scheme.

The OCDA set out to find and stop unscrupulous addiction treatment operators and medical professionals who are reaping financial gains off the backs of this vulnerable population seeking recovery (Public Hearing on Rehabilitation Exploitation and Health Care Trafficking in Costa Mesa). Continue reading→

A little girl from Santa Ana is helping to bring smiles to children in local hospitals

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Tessa Adams, age 6, Santa Ana

UnitedHealthcare Brings Smiles and ‘Grins to Go’ Bags to Children in Local Hospitals

Working with the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to help children and families in need, volunteers assembled and delivered 230 Grins to Go bags, which were filled with an assortment of popular toys and activities, including Santa Ana resident Tessa Adams, 6-years-old, who is a recipient of the UHC Children’s Foundation grant.

It’s tough to be in the hospital, especially if you’re a child. But the day was brightened for a few children when UnitedHealthcare employees delivered “Grins to Go” bags to children at Miller Children’s Hospital in Long Beach, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, and the Ronald McDonald Houses in Long Beach and Orange County. Working with the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to help children and families in need, over 120 volunteers assembled and delivered 230 Grins to Go bags, which were filled with an assortment of popular toys and activities. Continue reading→

UCI doctor charged with secretly filming guests who were using his home bathroom

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Duc Minh Vu, from Yelp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Case # 18CM06901

Date: Aug. 3, 2018

MEDICAL DOCTOR ARRAIGNED FOR SECRETLY FILMING GUESTS IN HIS BATHROOM

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A medical doctor was arraigned today after being charged with disorderly conduct for secretly filming guests in the bathroom at his home.

Defendant: Duc Minh Vu, 33, Orange

Charged with the following misdemeanor counts: Continue reading→

Orange County Health Plan approves $10 million for homeless recuperative beds

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Homelessness: Orange County Health Plan Approves $10 Million for Homeless Recuperative Beds

Alleviates Burden on Emergency Rooms, Speeds up Recovery for Homeless Patients

Orange, California (August 2, 2018) – Orange County will soon get a much-needed boost in the number of recuperative medical beds for the homeless.

Under a plan, authored by Supervisor Andrew Do, Orange County’s health plan for low-income residents will dedicate $10 million towards additional recuperative care beds that help sick or injured homeless patients recover. Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes Jugos Victoria, Gu Ramen and Restaurant Acapulco

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of July 13 to July 20, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Jugos Victoria, 1421 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 20, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Restaurant Acapulco, 2419 W. McFadden Ave., Suite 108, Santa Ana, Closed: July 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 20
  • La Bahia de Acapulco Market, 2429 W. McFadden Ave., Suite 109, Santa Ana, Closed: July 19, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 20
  • Gu Ramen, 304 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 18, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: July 19
  • Carl’s Jr., 1943 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 17
  • Mary Restaurant, 1819 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: July 13, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: July 13

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