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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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Air quality will be very unhealthy today due to fireworks particulates

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SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

PARTICULATE ADVISORY – Fireworks

Valid: Wednesday, July 4 through Thursday, July 5, 2018

Air quality is likely to reach unhealthful levels in areas throughout the South Coast Air Basin and in the Coachella Valley at times through July 5. Emissions from fireworks are expected to contribute to elevated levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), which can reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality category, or higher, during and after the evening fireworks displays related to Independence Day celebrations. The firework emissions are expected to begin in the evening of Wednesday, July 4th with particulate levels expected to remain elevated through the morning of Thursday, July 5th.

The smoke and combustion products from fireworks add to the fine particles already present in the Basin that are primarily caused by motor vehicles, as well as fugitive dust and industrial emissions. Ozone concentrations are also expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category or higher, in the afternoons and evenings through the holiday into the upcoming weekend in many inland areas.

SCAQMD Advisory updates can be found at the following link: Continue reading→

Santa Ana psychiatrist arrested for alleged illegal opioid prescriptions

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Dr. Robert Perez’ office in Santa Ana

Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

O.C. Psychiatrist Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging Illegal Prescriptions for Opioids Without Medical Need

SANTA ANA, California – A psychiatrist who practices at a Santa Ana clinic has been arrested on federal charges that allege he issued prescriptions for dangerous and addictive narcotics, such as the opioid oxycodone, without a medical purpose.

Dr. Robert Tinoco Perez, 56, of Westminster, was arrested Friday by special agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes Hector’s on Broadway and Big K’s Burger

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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 June 22, 2018 – June 29, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Hectors, 409 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Closed: June 26, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Food Mart at Libra One Gasoline, 1131 S. Main St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Paqueteria Tzicatian, 1329 S. Main St., Suite B, Santa Ana, Closed: June 27, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Happy’s Liquor, 2002 S. Flower St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 27, Reason: Rodent infestation

Continue reading→

The SAUSD’s new Wellness Center will open on June 15 at Lathrop Intermediate

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Santa Ana Unified Focuses on Providing Services to the Whole Child with Opening of New District Wellness Center on June 15, 2018

SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is modeling the adage “It takes a village to raise a child,” with the Grand Opening Celebration of the District’s Wellness Center that is designed to be a hub for community engagement for families, staff, and community members to collaborate and access resources that benefit students, the school, and the entire school community. Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes Santa Ana’s El Rey del Marisco and Donut Star

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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 June 1 – June 8, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Rey del Marisco, 501 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite E, Santa Ana, Closed: June 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Donut Star, 902 W. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: June 6, Reason: Sewage overflow
  • TLT Food at Irvine Spectrum Center, 705 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, Closed: June 8, Reason: Rodent infestation

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This week’s Cochino List includes a Donut Star in Santa Ana

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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 May 25 – June 1, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Donut Star, 902 W. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 29, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Update: 7-Eleven at 902 W. First St., Santa Ana, closed May 23 because of a rodent infestation, reopened May 24

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This week’s Cochino List includes a 7-11 and a CVS in Santa Ana

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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 May 18 – May 25, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • 7-Eleven, 902 W. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 23, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • CVS Pharmacy, 228 N. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, Closed: May 22, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Best Vegetarian World at 5110 Westminster Ave., Suite I, Santa Ana, closed May 18 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened May 24
  • Tommy Market,, 203 S. Main St., Santa Ana, closed May 17 because of a rodent infestation, reopened May 18

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This week’s Cochino List includes the school cafeterias at Willard Intermediate and Cole Academy

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Are those chocolate chips or something else?

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 May 4 – May 11, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

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This week’s Cochino List includes the Bars at the Observatory in Santa Ana

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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 April 13 – April 20. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

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Free vision screening for children in Santa Ana set for April 26

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MOMS ORANGE COUNTY PARTNERS WITH UC IRVINE’S GAVIN HERBERT EYE INSTITUTE TO OFFER FREE VISION SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN ON APRIL 26

SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 20, 2018) – MOMS Orange County, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit dedicated to helping families have healthy babies, is partnering with UC Irvine’s Gavin Herbert Eye Institute on April 26 to offer free vision screenings to children ages 6 months – 12 years old. Screenings will be offered at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the MOMS Orange County offices at 1128 West Santa Ana Boulevard in Santa Ana.

Children who do not pass the vision screening may receive a free follow up comprehensive eye exam and glasses from the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at no cost. Continue reading→

Dysfunctional administration affecting student health services at Santa Ana College

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Do you remember when Raul Rodriguez, chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, called the Coast Community College District’s trustees “dysfunctional” and he alleged that they had displayed “passive aggressive racism” when they fired their Chancellor Andrew Jones, an African-American? (Source – O.C. Register)

Turns out the CCCD Trustees had many good reasons to fire Jones – he simply wasn’t very good at his job. And if they were racists why would they have hired him in the first place? (Source – O.C. Register)

Now the political correctness chickens are coming home to roost for Rodriguez. Continue reading→