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This week’s Cochino List includes Tacos El Perico

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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 7 to March 15 . Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Taqueria El Perico, 716 E. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: Mar. 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Mar. 14
  • Update:
  • Pizza Hut, 16027 Brookhurst St., Suite L, Fountain Valley, Closed: Mar. 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Mar. 7
  • Update: La Siesta at 1010 N. Batavia, St., Suite A, Orange, closed March 7 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 7.
  • Update: El Buen Sabor at 14141 Red Hill Ave., Tustin, closed March 5 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 8.
  • Gio Cha Ba Khai, 9361 Bolsa Ave., Suite 101, Westminster, Closed: Mar. 13, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Mar. 13
  • Song Long Restaurant, 9361 Bolsa Ave., Suite 108, Westminster, Closed: Mar. 13, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Mar. 13
  • Update: Las Brisas at 1734 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, closed March 1 because of insufficient hot water, reopened March 9.
  • Out of the Park Pizza, 5638 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Mar. 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Mar. 15
  • Brianna’s Fruit Salad, 2107 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Mar. 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Mar. 14
  • Tacos y Pupusas, 214 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Mar. 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Tikka Guys, 160 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Mar. 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Mar. 14
  • Mamma Cozza’s, 2170 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Mar. 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Mar. 13
  • Sushi Town, 2346 Newport Blvd., Suite B3, Costa Mesa, Closed: Mar. 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Mar. 9
  • Philly’s Best, 22722 Lambert St., Suite 1703, Lake Forest, Closed: Mar. 8, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Mar. 10
  • Update: Dolce Monachelli’s at 699 S. State College, Suite L, Fullerton, closed March 6 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 7.
  • Update: Tasty Chicken & Banh Mi at 2117 Ball Road, Anaheim, closed March 6 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 11.
  • Update: Choy’s at 2801 W. Ball Road, Suite 15-A, Anaheim, closed March 4 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 8.

This week’s Cochino List includes La Rinconada and Little Caesars 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 Feb. 28 to March 8 . Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • La Rinconada, 300 W. 5th St., Santa Ana, Closed: March 5, Reason: Rodent infestation.
  • Little Caesars, 1730 E. 17th St., Suite A1, Santa Ana, Closed: Feb. 28, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Feb. 28
  • La Siesta, 1010 N. Batavia, St., Suite A, Orange, Closed: March 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation.
  • El Buen Sabor, 14141 Red Hill Ave., Tustin, Closed: March 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Yummy Bakery & Restaurant, 9550 Bolsa Ave., Suite 115-E1, Westminster, Closed: March 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 6
  • Mariscos Nayarit, 135 W. Ball Road, Suite D, Anaheim, Closed: March 4, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: March 5
  • Chronic Tacos, 7520 E. Chapman Ave., Suite A, Orange, Closed: March 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 1.
  • 50 Stars Donuts Shop, 514 N. Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, Closed: March 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 7.
  • Tasty Chicken & Banh Mi, 2117 Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: March 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • My Brother, 341 S. State College Blvd., Fullerton, Closed: March 6, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 7
  • La Cocina de Pedro, 699 S. State College Blve., Suite L, Fullerton, Closed: March 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 7
  • Kareem, 1208 S. Brookhurst St., Anaheim, Closed: March 5, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: March 5
  • CaliMex Family Market, 318 N. Brookhurst St., Anaheim, Closed: March 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March
  • Dolce Monachelli’s, 699 S. State College, Suite L, Fullerton, Closed: March 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation.
  • Waterman’s Harbor, 34661 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, Closed: March 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 7.
  • Choy’s, 2801 W. Ball Road, Suite 15-A, Anaheim, Closed: March 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation.
  • Buca di Beppo, 7979 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: March 4, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: March 5
  • Bowlmor, 321 W. Katella Ave., Suite 85, Anaheim, Closed: March 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 2
  • Las Brisas, 1734 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: March 1, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Update: Dey’s Donuts & Croissants at 6494 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, closed Feb. 28 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 1.
  • Update: The Loft at 7862 Warner Ave., Suite 105, Huntington Beach, closed Feb. 28 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 1.
  • Update: Bagels & Brew, 26601 Aliso Creek Road, Suite D, Aliso Viejo, closed Feb. 26 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 1.

OCDE to host Orange County Schools Career Fair on April 6

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Are you considering a career in education or seeking a new opportunity to serve students?

You might want to check out the Orange County Schools Career Fair, hosted by OCDE from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6.

The free event is open to job-seekers who register at link.ocde.us/career-fair.

The upcoming fair will take place on OCDE’s main campus at 200 Kalmus Drive in Costa Mesa and will include a number of Orange County school districts looking for teachers, speech and language professionals, instructional assistants, paraeducators, clerical support staff, custodial and operational staff, and more.

Experienced educators seeking a career change and newer candidates who are just beginning their searches are all encouraged to register by the March 22 deadline.

This week’s Cochino List includes Craved Tea House and T.P. Banh Bao 2.5

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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 Feb. 21 to March 1. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Craved Tea House, 16501 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, Closed: Feb. 26, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Feb. 26
  • Update: Victoria Bakery at 709 N. Bristol St., Suite J, Santa Ana, closed Feb. 21 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Feb. 22.
  • T.P. Banh Bao 2.5, 10032 W. McFadden Ave., Westminster, Closed: Feb. 21, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Feb. 22
  • Watson’s Soda Fountain Cafe, 116 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, Closed: Feb. 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Feb. 22
  • Update: Nam Giao Restaurant at 10145 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove, closed Feb. 22 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Feb. 22.
  • Banquet kitchen at Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa, Closed: Feb. 26, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 26
  • Dey’s Donuts & Croissants, 6494 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: Feb. 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • The Loft, 7862 Warner Ave., Suite 105, Huntington Beach, Closed: Feb. 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Placentia TLC at Edwin T. Powell Building, 143 S. Bradford Ave., Placentia, Closed: Feb. 27, Reason: Insufficient hot water
  • Bagels & Brew, 26601 Aliso Creek Road, Suite D, Aliso Viejo, Closed: Feb. 26, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Fratello’s, 647 Camino de los Mares, Suite 126, San Clemente, Closed: Feb. 22, Reason: Lack of power/lack of utilities, Reopened: Feb. 23
  • Miyako Sushi, 641 Camino de los Mares, Suite D120, San Clemente, Closed: Feb. 22, Reason: Lack of power/lack of utilities, Reopened: Feb. 23
  • Stater Bros., 616 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, Closed: Feb. 22, Reason: Lack of power/lack of utilities, Reopened: Feb. 22
  • Wahoo’s Fish Taco, 641 Camino de los Mares, Suite A, San Clemente, Closed: Feb. 22, Reason: Lack of power/lack of utilities, Reopened: Feb. 23

Free Fishing Derby this Saturday at Mile Square Park

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Join in this FREE family-friendly Fishing Derby this weekend!

The North Lake at Mile Square Park will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of trout or catfish for the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby. Kids 6 to 15 years old can fish for free and attempt to win prizes and trophies for different age groups. The kid with the overall winning catch will get his or her name inscribed on the legendary Mile Square Fishing Derby Trophy.

Fishing clinics will be held on-site and a limited quantity of fishing rods will be available for loan. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rain will not cancel event. Food will be available for purchase.
Parking is free.

Saturday, March 2, 2019
Registration: 7:30am-8:30am
Fishing Derby: 9am-12pm

Mile Square Regional Park
16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

For more information: (714) 973-6600 or email milesquare@ocparks.com.

Orange County’s dead homeless tallied in two new reports

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 25, 2019) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Coroner Division publicly released two reports today concerning reported deaths of individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County in 2018.

The OCSD Coroner Division is responsible for investigating deaths that occur within the county of Orange. This includes unnatural deaths such as homicides, suicides, accidents and/or suspicious or unexplained deaths. In Orange County in 2018, there were 5,858 deaths reported to the Coroner Division. Of those, 210 decedents were considered homeless as they had “no fixed abode” at the time of death.

The first report, titled “Coroner Division Homeless Mortality Report,” provides data categorized by the cause of death and the geographic location of where the death occurred. The information is provided for each calendar year 2014 to present, in addition to statistical graphs by mode of death. The Coroner Division has been working to compile this data since January 2019 to study these cases and identify changing patterns important to public health and safety.

The second report was prepared pursuant to a request from the Honorable David O. Carter, Judge in the United States District Court to provide the causes of death of homeless individuals who passed away in 2018 and 2019. The report lists the 210 decedents from 2018, and 25 reported deaths from Jan. 1 to Feb. 19, 2019.

2018 data shows that of the 210 homeless decedents, 75 individuals died of natural causes, with overdose as the second highest cause of death claiming the lives of 44. Thirty-two are still pending an official cause of death awaiting toxicology results.

“Examining this data allows us to observe causal factors that might assist in preventing the deaths of individuals experiencing homelessness,” said Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Don Barnes. “As a member of the Commission to End Homelessness, I will be presenting this data to the commission for further discussion and action aimed at reducing the number of deaths of homeless individuals.”

This week’s Cochino List includes Hopper & Burr, Victoria’s Bakery and Fresh Donuts

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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 Feb. 14 to Feb. 22, 2019. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Hopper & Burr, 202 W. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: Feb. 19, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: Feb. 19.
  • Victoria Bakery, 709 N. Bristol St., Suite J, Santa Ana, Closed: Feb. 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation.
  • Fresh Donuts, 940 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, Closed: Feb. 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 21.
  • Nam Giao Restaurant, 10145 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: Feb. 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation.
  • Water & Ice, 1125 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite B, Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 20, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Feb. 21.
  • Costless, 1403 E. Lambert Road, Suite F, La Habra, Closed: Feb. 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 21.
  • Mini market at Santa Ana River Lakes, 4060 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 21.
  • Culinary arts room at Aliso Niguel High School, 28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, Closed: Feb. 19, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 20.
  • Del Taco, 1720 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: Feb. 15, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: Feb. 15.
  • George’s Best Burgers, 1475 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 19.
  • Restaurant at Shorecliffs Golf Club, 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, Closed: Feb. 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 15.
  • Big Chopsticks, 1089 Baker St., Suite C, Costa Mesa, Closed: Feb. 15, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Feb. 15.
  • Circle K, 33541 Del Obispo St., Dana Point, Closed: Feb. 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 15.
  • Sinofusion, 5555 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills, Closed: Feb. 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 14.
  • DonerG, 2139 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 14, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Feb. 15.
  • Mamma Cozza’s, 2170 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: Feb. 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Feb. 15.
  • Update: Nam Giao Restaurant at 10145 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove, closed Feb. 14 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Feb. 15.
  • Update: Citrus Cafe at 1481 Edinger Ave., Tustin, closed Feb. 13 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Feb. 15.

Armory Shelters in Santa Ana and Fullerton Extend Hours Due to Rain

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Santa Ana, Calif. (February 14, 2019) – With coordination and support from the California Military Department, the Orange County Armory Emergency Shelter Program in Santa Ana and Fullerton is operating on a 24-hour basis beginning today through Saturday morning to provide shelter and protection to the homeless community during the current and predicted rain.

Due to the severe weather event in Orange County and the region, the County of Orange, in conjunction with Mercy House Living Centers Inc., is providing shelter services all day at the Santa Ana and Fullerton armories from Thursday, February 14 through Saturday morning, February 16 at 6 a.m. The armories are scheduled to resume regular operations the evening of Saturday, February 16 with operating hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The Santa Ana and Fullerton armories provide a total of up to 400 beds per night. Individuals experiencing homelessness will receive a nutritious meal, a warm shower and a safe place to sleep.

In addition to the seasonal armories, the County operates the Courtyard Transitional Center in Santa Ana and Bridges at Kraemer Place in Anaheim. For additional information about the County’s shelters, visit the OC Housing & Community Development webpage.

Orange County public safety agencies launch Text-to-911

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SANTA ANA, Ca. (February 6, 2019) – Orange County law enforcement and fire dispatch centers are now equipped with Text-to-911 to allow the hearing impaired, speech impaired or those in an emergency situation who are unable to make a phone call reach emergency services dispatchers by text message.

Text-to-911 was jointly launched by every Orange County public safety agency with a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) on February 6. In 2018, more than 1,243,092 calls were made to 911 in Orange County. Eighty percent of those calls came from mobile phones.

Remember to always call if you can, and text if you can’t. Calling provides a faster response, allowing information to be relayed to responding public safety personnel as quickly as possible. It also allows dispatchers to hear background noises or conversations and gather additional information.

“It’s important that every member of our community has a safe and effective way to access emergency services in Orange County, and Text-to-911 provides that,” said Sheriff Don Barnes.

When texting, residents should first provide their location and whether they need law enforcement, fire or medical aid services.

“It’s critical that those using Text-to-911 accurately share their location and offer as many clear details as possible,” said Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy. “Being precise means we can more quickly reach those who need help most.”

More about Text-to-9-1-1
• Ensure location services on your mobile phone are turned on and be prepared to provide your location in the text.
• To get started, type “911” in the “to” field of the text message and, in addition to your location, provide the type of emergency services you need (police, fire or medical).
• Use plain text and refrain from abbreviations.
• Dispatchers cannot accept pictures, videos or icons.
• Text-to-9-1-1 cannot be used in a group text.
• If your text does not go through, you should receive a message to make a voice call.
• Calling or texting 9-1-1 when it is not an emergency is a crime punishable by up to a year in County jail and a fine of up to $1,000.¬¬¬

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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.

A suspicious package sickened four County workers at the O.C. Courthouse today

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There was a commotion this afternoon at about 2 p.m. at the Orange County Courthouse as several County workers had to be treated for symptoms related to the opening of a suspicious package found at the main Courthouse according to the OC Sheriff.

A total of four individuals were affected, including one Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy and three civilian court workers.

The Deputy and one of the civilians were transported to a hospital. The two additional civilians were in the process of being transported for medical treatment but had no life-threatening injuries.

There were no evacuations as surrounding courtrooms were holding in place and the Court’s west wing was contained.

A sheriff’s deputy and three court workers were treated for unspecified symptoms after a suspicious package was found at Orange County’s main courthouse in Santa Ana on Thursday, Jan. 17.

The item was found in a courtroom, which was not in session, on the third floor of 700 Civic Center Drive in the courthouse’s west wing according to the O.C. Register.

The symptoms reported by the affected deputy included having difficulty breathing and skin irritation.

OCFA Haz-Mat & the OCSD Bomb squad were jointly investigating.

According to one of our readers Eastbound traffic on Civic Center is blocked due to the ongoing Sheriff’s investigation.

OC Bus offers free rides on New Year’s Eve

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OCTA service now in its 17th year, helping revelers safely ring in 2019

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is providing safe rides for those ringing in 2019 with free fares on OC Buses from 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31 until 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Riding an OC Bus is a safe and easy way to get to popular destinations around Orange County, including bus routes that operate near Downtown Fullerton, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and more.

Late-night service routes vary, so those who are planning to ride the bus are encouraged to plan their trip ahead of time by visiting www.OCBus.com or by calling (714) 636-7433.

“We want to ensure that everybody is celebrating responsibly on New Year’s Eve,” said OCTA Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, also the county’s Fifth District Supervisor. “Please start the year off safely and consider taking advantage of our free holiday bus rides.”

Last year, more than 4,000 riders utilized the free bus service on New Year’s Eve and more than 150,000 have used it since it began in 2002.

For more information, visit www.OCBus.com.

This week’s Cochino List includes Taqueria Fiesta Grill

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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 Dec. 13 to Dec. 21, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Taqueria Fiesta Grill, 1180 S. Bristol St., Suite 106, Santa Ana, Closed: Dec. 19, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 19
  • Guppy House, 5642 E. La Palma Ave., Suite 107, Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 20, Reason: No reason provided, Reopened: Dec. 21
  • Tacos Jalisco, 480 N. Tustin St., Orange, Closed: Dec. 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 17
  • Nuevo Amanecer, 114 N. Tustin Ave., Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 19, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Dec. 19
  • Chomp Sushi, 181 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, Closed: Dec. 19, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 20
  • Bagel Me!, 5552 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 19, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 19
  • Rite Aid, 11961 Valley View St., Garden Grove, Closed: Dec. 18, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 18
  • Star BBQ, 8295 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: Dec. 18, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: Dec. 20
  • Zaytoon’s Kabob, 11879 Valley View St., Suite A, Garden Grove, Closed: Dec. 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: Dec. 17
  • Flame Broiler, 8689 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, Closed: Dec. 17, Reason: Employee restrooms non-functioning, Reopened: Dec. 17
  • Quan Khat, 12860 Beach Blvd., Suites A-B, Stanton, Closed: Dec. 17, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 18
  • George’s Donuts, 216 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 13
  • Valerio’s Bake Shop, 649 N. Euclid St., Anaheim, Closed: Dec. 13, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: Dec. 19
  • Royal Thai Cuisine, 1750 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, Closed: Dec. 19, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Update: Tebo Tebo Tea Lounge at 15556 Brookhurst St., Suite B, Westminster, closed Dec. 12 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Dec. 14.
  • Update: La Vida Cantina at 1870 Harbor Blvd., Suite A209, Costa Mesa, closed Dec. 11 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened Dec. 13.

Five O.C. Sheriff’s Deputies were attacked by inmates at the OC Central Men’s Jail on Thursday

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A scary situation developed at the Orange County Central Men’s Jail, which is located in Santa Ana at 550 N Flower St., this Thursday morning, at around 7:30 a.m., as the prisoners turned on five Orange County sheriff’s deputies, who were injured and hospitalized after the attack, according to the O.C. Register.

The inmates were exchanging clothing and sheets in a hallway at the jail when an fight broke out and the inmates then attacked the deputies, according to the sheriff’s department said.

One of the inmates ended up with moderate injuries. He was hospitalized. The rest of the inmates were medically assessed and cleared to return to their jail cells.

The jail was placed on lockdown while the incident was investigated.

Sheriff-elect Don Barnes claims that assaults at the jail have increased since AB 109 passed in 2011, which resulted in some state prisoners being transferred to county jails, according to ABC News.

Assaults have doubled to almost 65 per year since AB 109 passed. There were an average of 26.8 inmate assaults on staff per year before this bill passed.

Councilman Sarmiento elected Board President of the O.C. Water District

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City of Santa Ana

Community: ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT BOARD ELECTS COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO AS BOARD PRESIDENT

December 20, 2018 –– At yesterday’s board of directors meeting, the Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) 10-member board elected Councilmember Vicente Sarmiento to serve as the 2019 board president, and Cathy Green and Stephen R. Sheldon to serve as first and second vice president, respectively. The board will lead the District in fulfilling its mission to protect and manage the Orange County Groundwater Basin, which provides water to 2.5 million people in north and central Orange County.

President Sarmiento represents division 8, which includes the city of Santa Ana. He previously served on the OCWD Board from January 2013 to February 2015 and was reappointed in December 2016. Currently serving his third term on the Santa Ana City Council, he was first appointed to the council in January 2007 and served as mayor pro tempore from 2014 to 2016. President Sarmiento graduated from the University of Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and received his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. He and his family have lived in and around Santa Ana since 1965 and he currently resides in the city with his wife and three children.

“I am honored to serve as president of the board,” said Sarmiento. “Water is our most critical resource and I’m proud to be part of an organization that has helped manage Orange County’s water since 1933. The board will work to implement programs that continue to make our local water supply reliable and continue OCWD’s innovative legacy in groundwater management and water recycling.”

The OCWD Board of Directors is comprised of 10 directors. Seven directors are elected from divisions composed of cities located throughout north and central Orange County and three members are appointed to represent the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. For more information on the OCWD Board of Directors, please visit https://www.ocwd.com/about/service-area-board-of-directors/.

About OCWD

The Orange County Water District is committed to enhancing Orange County’s groundwater quality and reliability in an environmentally friendly and economical manner. The following cities rely on the groundwater basin, managed by OCWD, to provide about 75 percent of their water demands: Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, and Yorba Linda. For more information about OCWD visit www.ocwd.com, like @OCWaterDistrict on Facebook, follow
@OCWDWaterNews on Twitter, and follow @OCWD on Instagram.