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This week’s Cochino List includes Anita’s and Birrieria Nochistlan

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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 16 to May 24. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Anita’s, 2317 W. First St., Suite A, Santa Ana, Closed: May 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 24
  • Birrieria Nochistlan, 1628 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: May 20, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 21
  • Eight Korean BBQ, 6681 Beach Blvd., Suite C, Buena Park, Closed: May 24, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 24
  • Top One Buffet & Grill, 104 W. Orangethorpe Ave., Fullerton, Closed: May 23, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Picante’s, 907 S. Euclid Ave., Anaheim, Closed: May 23, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 24
  • Thai & Chinese Express, 2540 Main St., Suite J, Irvine, Closed: May 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Avocado Cafe, 6060 Scholarship, Irvine, Closed: May 22, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 24
  • Roscoe’s House of Chicken N Waffles, 2110 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, Closed: May 22, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Burrito Brothers, 1403 E. Lambert Road, Suite B, La Habra, Closed: May 22, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 22
  • Little Story Cafe at Coastline College, 14120 All American Way, Suite 101, Westminster, Closed: May 21, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 22
  • The Olde Ship, 709 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, Closed: May 21, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 22
  • Domino’s, 1913 N. Placentia Ave., Placentia, Closed: May 20, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 20
  • Kitchen at Trinity Christian School, 12761 Euclid St., Garden Grove, Closed: May 20, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • The Flame Broiler, 4525 W. Coast Highway, Suite B, Newport Beach, Closed: May 16, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: May 16
  • Fitbites, 9965 Ellis Ave., Suite 2, Fountain Valley, Closed: May 16, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 16
  • Update: Beba’s at 1909 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, closed May 16 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened May 17.
  • Update: Hot Pot Legend at 6638 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, closed May 13 because of sewage overflow, reopened May 13.

This week’s Cochino List includes Pho Good and 3 Blossoms

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Restaurants and other food businesses closed by health inspectors in Orange County from May 10 to May 17.

  • Update: El Farol at 1840 S. Standard Ave., Suite 102, Santa Ana, closed May 8 because of a rodent infestation, reopened May 9
  • Pho Good, 9752 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: May 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 16
  • 3 Blossoms, 10495 Bolsa Ave., Suite 108, Westminster, Closed: May 13, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: May 13
  • Beba’s, 1909 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Closed: May 16, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Mother Indian Cuisine, 688 Baker St., Suite 8, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 15, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 16
  • Maria’s Kusina, 6901 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, Closed: May 14, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 16
  • Market at 76 Station, 14886 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, Closed: May 13, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 14
  • Hot Pot Legend, 6638 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, Closed: May 13, Reason: Sewage overflow
  • Update: Waterfalls Restaurant at The Atrium Hotel, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, closed May 6 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened May 13.

This week’s Cochino List includes Wursthaus, El Farol and Tlaxcala Bakery Panaderia

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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 2 to May 10. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Wursthaus, 305 E. Fourth St., Suite 106, Santa Ana, Closed: May 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 7
  • El Farol Meat Market, 1840 S. Standard Ave., Suite 102, Santa Ana, Closed: May 8, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Tlaxcala Bakery Panaderia, 1208 S. Standard Ave., Santa Ana, Closed: May 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 4
  • Westend, 814 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, Closed: May 9, Reason: Rodent infestation Reopened: May 10
  • Panificadora Bakery, 2200 Harbor Blvd., Suite E-120, Costa Mesa, Closed: May 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 9
  • Thanh Binh Pho Restaurant, 2119 E. Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: May 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 9
  • Party Pantry, 12777 Knott Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: May 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 9
  • El Pico de Gallo, 13470 S. Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: May 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 9
  • Tacos & Co., 6620 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, Closed: May 7, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 8
  • Los Patios Mexican Restaurant, 111 W. Avenida Palizada, Suite 100, San Clemente, Closed: May 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 7
  • Wendy’s, 10040 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: May 7, Reason: Sewage overflow, Reopened: May 7
  • 98c Jumbo Dollar, 410 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, Closed: May 7, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 8
  • Macha, 12460 Euclid St., Suite 103, Garden Grove, Closed: May 7, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 9
  • Waterfalls Restaurant at The Atrium Hotel, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, Closed: May 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • La Langosta, 13571 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Closed: May 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 7
  • Niya Sushi, 5910 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, Closed: May 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 7
  • Nitrolado, 10212 Westminster Ave., Suite 115, Garden Grove, Closed: May 6, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Kao Binh at Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 303, Westminster, Closed: May 3, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 6
  • Market at 76 station, 14886 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, Closed: May 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 4
  • Marisqueria La Jaiba Loka at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suites I-18-20, Anaheim, Closed: May 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 3
  • Two Left Forks, 6511 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine, Closed: May 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 3
  • Update: The Flame Broiler at 2100 Katella Ave., Suite 100, Anaheim, closed May 1 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened May 9.

May proclaimed Foster Care Month in Orange County

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At Tuesday’s Board meeting, the Orange County Board of Supervisors declared May as Foster Care Month and highlighted the significant need for the community to get involved in order to provide loving homes for foster youth. Members of the Board presented a resolution to leaders of the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) for the Agency’s efforts to recruit qualified foster families, also known as resource families. The Board also honored local resource parents Melissa and Andrew Ferguson at the meeting.

In Orange County, there are more than 2,000 children and youth in foster care.

“Brighter outcomes are achieved when children have opportunities to grow and develop in a family setting,” said Fifth District Supervisor Lisa A. Bartlett, Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. She continued, “We are committed to ensuring children are placed in family-based care whenever possible.”

Second District Supervisor Michelle Steel, Vice Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, stated, “As a community, we share the responsibility to look after the safety, health and well-being of our children. We applaud those families who see the need and respond by selflessly opening up their homes and hearts to ensure children thrive.”

SSA is in the midst of implementing California’s Child Welfare Continuum of Care Reform (CCR), with the goal of improving the child welfare system by limiting group home placements and increasing utilization of home-based care for foster youth. Through CCR, increased emphasis is placed on locating resource families for foster youth.

“Resource parents are vital to children’s success because of their efforts to maintain strong connections with foster youth and their families,” said First District Supervisor Andrew Do. He continued, “As a community, we are grateful for the love and compassion our resource families, like the Fergusons, give generously to Orange County’s foster youth. Their positive impact cannot be understated.”

“While all children need safe, stable and nurturing family homes to thrive, our foster youth depend on the community for additional support. We are beyond grateful to the families who step up and provide this care for Orange County’s most vulnerable children,” said Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner.

Foster children range in age from infancy to late teens. Their backgrounds cross all ethnic and economic lines. Resource family homes are especially needed for teenagers, sibling sets and children with special medical, educational, behavioral or emotional challenges.

Fourth District Supervisor Doug Chaffee remarked, “This month offers a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of the needs that are faced by foster youth in our community year round.” He continued, “What these children need is a safe, stable and loving home.”

Fostering a child can be a challenging yet rewarding journey for families. Orange County resource families continue to express the value they find in providing safe homes for children. For more information on becoming a resource family, or other ways you can help our foster youth, please call (888) 871-KIDS or visit www.oc4kids.com.

Two more measles cases reported in Orange County

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An Orange County infant too young to have been vaccinated and a Long Beach man are the latest confirmed cases of measles in Southern California, according to KTLA.

The baby, who is younger than 1, is being treated at Children’s Hospital of Orange County according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

The child has no history of international travel. It was Orange County’s second reported measles case this year.

The Long Beach man, a graduate student at UC Irvine, had been vaccinated and also had no recent history of travel outside the country, according to the L.A. Times.

The man had been on campus on three days while suffering from the measles, exposing others there to the highly contagious disease, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

A small percentage of vaccinated people can still become affected, Which is what happened to the UCI student. Vaccinated people who become ill end up with usually milder cases with less complications.

Please see the OC exposure locations below for more information:

  • 5 Hutton Centre Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92707, April 23 – 25 from 7:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. daily
  • St. Jude Emergency Department, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835, April 27 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • AMC Movie Theater, 1001 S. Lemon St., Fullerton, CA 92832, April 25 from 11 p.m. – April 26 at 4 a.m
  • CHOC Emergency Department, 4/28/19 from 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., 4/30/19 from 9:30 p.m. through 5/1/19 at 12:15 a.m., 5/2/19 from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • The Pickled Monk, Fullerton, 5/3/19 from 1:45 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Brick Basement Antiques, Fullerton, 5/3/19 from 2:40 – 4 p.m.
  • Buffalo Exchange, Fullerton, 5/3/19 from 3 – 4:15 p.m.
  • 8Eightyeight Cigar, Fullerton on 5/3/10 from 3:15 – 5 p.m.
  • UCI Humanities, Instructional Building 100, 4/29/19 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • UCI Murray Krieger Hall, Classic Department, 4 th Floor, 4/29/19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • UCI Humanities Hall 112, 4/30/19 from 2 – 5 p.m.
  • UCI Student Health Center, 5/2/19 from 1 – 3 p.m

Measles is immediately reportable in Orange County, even if the case has not yet been confirmed but is suspected. To report a case, health care providers/facilities should call OCHCA Epidemiology at 714-834-8180. Zero to three (0-3) cases of measles are generally reported each year in Orange County, associated with exposure outside the County. However, Orange County had outbreaks of measles in 2014 and 2015, and actually was in the forefront of the 2015 multi-state outbreak linked to Disneyland.

This week/s Cochino List includes El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos 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 April 25 to May 3. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos Grill, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, Closed: May 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 2
  • Cha Oc Gia Huy, 10536 McFadden Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: May 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 3
  • Bo Kho 18, 10522 McFadden Ave., Garden Grove, Closed: April 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • Checker’s Grill, 765 The City Drive, Suite 130, Orange, Closed: April 26, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 29
  • Update: Country Club Donuts at 20040 Santa Ana Ave., Costa Mesa, closed April 24 because of a rodent infestation, reopened April 25.
  • Update: Haagen-Dazs at The Outlets at Orange, 20 City Blvd., Suite A-109, Orange, closed April 22 because of insufficient hot water, reopened April 23.
  • Picante’s, 907 S. Euclid Ave., Anaheim, Closed: May 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 2
  • Westend, 814 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, Closed: May 1, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 2
  • The Flame Broiler, 2100 Katella Ave., Suite 100, Anaheim, Closed: May 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Mystic Water Kava Bar at Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Suite 6, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • Panaderia La Union No 2, 1847 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • Arby’s, 23862 Bridger Road, Lake Forest, Closed: April 30, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: May 1
  • Sky Express at Mitsuwa Marketplace, 665 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 30, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • Miyabi-Tei at Mitsuwa Marketplace, 665 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 30, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: May 1
  • 98c Jumbo Dollar, 410 W. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 29, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 29
  • Los Pinos, 26721 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest, Closed: April 25, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 29

OCDA Spitzer launches an investigation into the Rackauckas jailhouse snitch scandal

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – District Attorney Todd Spitzer today announced he is launching an internal investigation into the use of jailhouse informants during the previous administration.

Since taking office on January 7, 2019, Spitzer has launched six critical initiatives designed to prevent misconduct from occurring in the future, including adopting a revised jailhouse informant policy modeled after the most comprehensive protocols from District Attorneys across California.

In 2015, then Attorney General Kamala Harris announced that she had launched a criminal probe into the use of jailhouse informants by then District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. Since assuming office, Spitzer has not received any requests from the state Attorney General for information related to the informant issue.

On April 19, 2019, Deputy Attorney General Darren Schaffer announced to Orange County Superior Court Judge James Rogan that the Attorney General’s perjury investigation of three Orange County deputy sheriffs associated with the jailhouse informant issue had ended. Shaffer did not clarify whether the Attorney General’s probe into the use of jailhouse informants by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office had concluded.

The District Attorney’s Office today released a letter Spitzer sent to California Attorney General Xavier Becerra inquiring about the status of the criminal probe into the use of jailhouse informants by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Read the letter here.

“I have repeatedly relied on the California Attorney General – who has supervisorial authority over all 58 elected District Attorneys – to get to the bottom of the Rackauckas scandal in Orange County,” said Spitzer. “While seeking clarification from the Attorney General, I am now moving forward on Phase Two of my reform efforts. I refuse to wait for the Attorney General to make any conclusions given this lack of communication on inquiries. It is my responsibility as the recently elected District Attorney of Orange County to move forward with my own investigation into what occurred and what, if any remaining personnel, are responsible.”

This week’s Cochino List includes the Tenampa Sports Bar

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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 11 to April 19. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • The Tenampa Sports Bar, 4522 W. First St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 16, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: April 16
  • The Tulsa Rib Company, 220 E. Katella Ave., Orange, Closed: April 15, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 16
  • JK Food Store, 492 N. Tustin Ave., Orange, Closed: April 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 19
  • OB Square, 13832 Red Hill Ave., Tustin, Closed: April 16, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 17
  • Walt’s Wharf, 201 Main St., Seal Beach, Closed: April 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 18
  • Nekter Juice Bar, 20355 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite E, Yorba Linda, Closed: April 17, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 17
  • Mr. G’s, 305 Marine Ave., Newport Beach, Closed: April 16, Reason: Operating without a valid health permit, Reopened: April 18
  • Big Bob’s Liquor, 409 E. La Habra Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 16, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 16
  • Tio Chava’s Mexican Restaurant, 18452 Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite C, Yorba Linda, Closed: April 15, Reason: Plumbing in disrepair, Reopened: April 15
  • Food Mart at Shell gas station, 32001 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, Permit downgraded to prepackaged foods only: April 12, Reason: Insufficient hot water/plumbing in disrepair, Full permit reinstated: April 16
  • Dos Amigos, 8546 Chapman Ave., Stanton, Closed: April 12, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 16
  • Kitchen at El Bekal, 1320 S Sanderson Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 12
  • Casa Dulce at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite I-8, Anaheim, Closed: April 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Cafeteria at Crescent Elementary School, 5001 E. Gerda Drive, Anaheim, Closed: April 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 15
  • We Got It! at 76 station, 8505 Katella Ave., Stanton, Closed: April 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Art Of The Party, 17290 Newhope St., Suite A, Fountain Valley, Closed: April 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 15
  • Marisqueria La Jaiba Loka, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suites I-18-20, Anaheim, Closed: April 11, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 12
  • Update: Pizza Pub at 1501 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, closed April 11 because of a rodent infestation, reopened April 12.
  • Update: Cafeteria at Orangewood Academy, 13732 Clinton St., Garden Grove, closed April 9 because of a rodent infestation, reopened April 12.
  • Update: Kitchen at Vagabond Inn, 3205 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, closed April 9 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened April 15.

An O.C. infant has died due to the Whooping Cough

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OC Health Care Agency (HCA) officials have recently confirmed a pertussis-related death in an infant. The case is the first pertussis-related death reported in Orange County, California since 2007. “We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and send our condolences to the family,” said Dr. Nichole Quick, Interim County Health Officer.

During 2018, 171 cases of pertussis were reported to HCA’s Public Health Services division, including eight cases in infants under three months of age. Of the infants less than three months old, seven of eight required hospitalization. Receiving the Tdap vaccine (adult tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) during pregnancy has shown to be safe way to protect mother and baby from serious illness. “Maternal vaccination during pregnancy has been found to be 90% effective in preventing pertussis disease in children under two months of age,” said Dr. Quick.

Pertussis, a respiratory illness commonly known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease that is easily spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms of pertussis usually develop within 5 to 10 days after exposure, but can sometimes take 3 weeks. Early signs and symptoms usually consist of a runny nose, low-grade fever, mild cough, and pauses in breathing patterns. Later-stage symptoms may include paroxysms (sudden attacks) of rapid coughing followed by a high-pitched “whoop,” vomiting during or after coughing fits, and exhaustion.

“The best way to prevent pertussis is to be up-to-date on vaccinations. Children should receive five doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) as part of their routine vaccination schedule starting at two months of age,” said Dr. Quick. “Pregnant women during each pregnancy, regardless of when their previous pregnancy occurred, are strongly recommended to receive Tdap vaccine during their third trimester (weeks 27 to 36). Vaccination during this time stimulates production of maternal antibodies that are passed on to the infant, offering protection to the baby against pertussis during the first few months of life.”

For more information about immunizations, including pertussis, please visit http://ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/family/iz.

Free legal clinic for O.C. veterans funded by State grant

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The State of California Department of Veterans Affairs awarded the Orange County Veterans Service Office (OCVSO) and Veterans Legal Institute (VSI) a $49,000 grant in support of mental health outreach and support services for California veterans.

The awarded funds will be used to provide outreach and continue a free monthly legal clinic hosted at OCVSO in its efforts to remove legal barriers preventing transitioning service members, veterans, and their families’ access to mental and physical health care.

“One of our priorities is to provide direct legal aid to our transitioning and former service members who otherwise could not afford it due to unemployment, underemployment, or homelessness,” said Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District Supervisor. “The County strives to provide continuous services to the residents who need it most and is committed to pursuing funding opportunities that make this possible.”

Orange County represents the fourth largest veteran population in Southern California. Through discharge upgrades, expungements, and other legal interventions, clients will gain access to or maintain their mental and physical health care. OCVSO will leverage existing offices, its online presence, and collaborations to ensure clients receive a wide range of information and referrals based on evidence-based best practices.

Monthly clinics are held every second Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Clients and/or their family members can make appointments by emailing ocvso@occr.ocgov.com. The OCVSO office is located at 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Room 247, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

Potential clients can learn more about the clinic by visiting the OCVSO website at www.veterans.ocgov.com.

This week’s Cochino List includes El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos 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 April 4 to April 12. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • El Tapatio Dos Mexicanos Grill, 1214 E. Pomona St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 8, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 10
  • India Kitchen, 14131 Red Hill Ave., Tustin, Closed: April 10, Reason, Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Casa Dulce at Anaheim Marketplace, 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite I-8, Anaheim, Closed: April 10, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Laguna Donuts, 25616 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, Closed: April 10, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 11
  • Cafeteria at Orangewood Academy, 13732 Clinton St., Garden Grove, Closed: April 9, Reason: Rodent infestation
  • Kitchen at Vagabond Inn, 3205 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 9, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Cafeteria at Del Sol School, 5400 Myra Ave., Cypress, Closed: April 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 10
  • Pho Phong Hai, 8433 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, Closed: April 8, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 9
  • Champagne Bakery at Asian Garden Mall, 9200 Bolsa Ave., Suite 116, Westminster, Closed: April 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 9
  • Pizza stall at Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: April 5, Reason: Cockroach infestation
  • Pacifico Fish Company, 15354 Alton Parkway, Irvine, Closed: April 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Trejo’s Mexican Food, 17436 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, Closed: April 4, Reason: Employee restrooms non-functioning, Reopened: April 4
  • Silverado Cafe, 28272 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado, Closed: April 11, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 12
    Pizza Pub, 1501 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 11, Reason: No reason provided

Take the Eco Challenge and get a free child’s admission to the Discovery Cube

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Our planet is calling on YOU to Take the Eco Challenge! OC Waste and Recycling and Discovery Cube OC are partnering to provide a hands-on, interactive learning experience for County residents. Check out the eco-friendly ways to avoid recycling contamination, reduce waste and learn about composting. Then take those skills home so you can train to become a Green Superhero!

  • Discovery Market: Grab your cart, aim your scanner and zoom through the aisles in this exciting grocery store game. Learn the importance of making earth-friendly choices when you shop.
  • Race to Recycle: The first one to zero wins! Zero waste, that is. Race against your friends to sort recyclables and correctly divert trash from our landfills.
  • Eco Garage: Can you identify hazardous materials in a garage? Grab a scanner and step inside the Eco Garage to identify as many household hazardous waste items as you can. Better hurry, time is running out!

Celebrate Earth Month Throughout April!

Take the Eco Challenge April 6-7, 13-14, and 20-28

In observance of Earth Month, Discovery Cube OC will challenge families to take the Earth Month Eco Challenge! Guests will experience how small changes at home can make a BIG impact for our Earth with special programming and activities all month. The earth-themed event promotes environmental stewardship; encouraging guests to share their leadership and eco-stories while promoting others to live a healthier environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Want to know more about composting? Don’t miss the daily Eco Challenge stage show! Learn how to compost and preserve water in the soil to help produce healthy plants and reduce waste in our landfills. Additional programming includes Waterwise learning stations, energy efficiency and helpful hints for eco-friendly living. So much to discover! For tickets, visit Discovery Cube OC.

Discover Cube Orange County
2500 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92705

This week’s Cochino List includes El Torito Market and Kebab Place

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

Restaurants and other food businesses closed by health inspectors in Orange County from March 28 to April 5:

  • El Torito Market, 1155 W. Central Ave., Suite 101, Santa Ana, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
  • Kebab Place, 306 W. Fourth St., Santa Ana, Closed: April 3, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Update: Say Karaoke at 13906 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, closed March 26 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened March 29.
  • Francoli Gourmet, 100 S. Glassell St., Orange, Closed: April 4, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 5
  • Pizza Pub, 1501 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, Closed: April 4, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Coffee Tomo, 15333 Culver Drive, Suite 450, Irvine, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Magic Mike’s, 6152 Garden Grove Blvd., Westminster, Closed: April 2, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: April 3
  • Metro Market, 2140 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Pho Mazing, 1156 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 3
  • VIP Tacos, 2790 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite C, Anaheim, Closed: April 2, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 3
  • Tasty Chicken & Binh Mi, 2117 Ball Road, Anaheim, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 4
  • Panera Bread, 19461 Main St., Suite 101, Huntington Beach, Closed: April 1, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
  • Il Barone at Pacific City, 21058 Coast Highway, Suite 114, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 29, Reason: Insufficient hot water, Reopened: March 29
  • Cafeteria at The Pegasus School, 19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach, Closed: March 29, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: April 1
  • Doheny Liquor & Jr. Market, 34262 Doheny Park Road, Dana Point, Closed: March 28, Reason: Rodent infestation, Reopened: March 28
  • 99 Bottles & Cocktails, 8901 Katella Ave., Anaheim, Closed: March 28, Reason: Cockroach infestation, Reopened: March 29
  • Update: Sawali Grill Filipino at 3414 W. Ball Road, Suite G, Anaheim, closed March 29 because of a cockroach infestation, reopened April 3.
  • Update: Mama’s Kitchen at 1885 N. Euclid St., Fullerton, closed March 27 because of a rodent infestation, reopened March 29.

Four women who operated an escort call center in Santa Ana arrested for human trafficking

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Authorities say they have charged four women with running a prostitution network in California, Nevada and Utah that netted tens of thousands of dollars a month, according to KTLA.

The four women are charged with pimping and pandering and the two alleged ringleaders, Jodi Leigh Hoskins, 43, and Torri Ti Wilkinson, 37, are also charged with conspiracy. The other two women charged, Aisha Kaluhiokalani, 39, and Andrea Smith Tizzano, 30, allegedly ran the call centers, according to the Washington Post.

Investigators said Hoskins is the president of a company called “Companions.” Customers would make contact with girls using their website or by phone at call centers in Santa Ana and Palm Springs, according to KESQ.

The suspects were operating a website that appeared to be a legitimate service but was not, according to the OCDA, Todd Spitzer.

The Companions Escort scheme was discovered a year ago by an undercover police agent who was investigating human trafficking in Southern California.

The suspects were renting office space in two California cities, that they were using as call centers. Their website featured photos of scantily dressed women and promised to meet “ALL your adult entertainment needs.”

Three of the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, in California, and one was arrested in Nevada.

Destruction of the 5 Freeway HOV ramp at Main St. to start next week

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RAMP CLOSURE PROJECT BEGINS NEXT WEEK /// PROYECTO DE CIERRE DE RAMPA COMIENZA LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA

Approximately 380,000 motorists travel I-5 each day between the SR-55 and SR-57 freeways. That figure is expected to climb to more than 400,000 vehicles daily by 2035, an increase of nearly 7 percent.

The existing high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes were constructed about 20 years ago, and there are bottlenecks during peak traffic hours, with speeds averaging less than 45 mph.

This project will add a second HOV lane in each direction of I-5 from the 55 to the 57, and the HOV lanes will be striped for continuous access.

PROJECT STATUS:

Adding a second HOV lane in each direction will require removing the concrete barrier between the existing HOV lanes and the general purpose lanes, and demolishing the I-5/Main Street HOV drop-ramp structure.

The structure is expected to be demolished in three stages. The first two stages will require lane closures; the last stage will require a full freeway closure.

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PROYECTO

Aproximadamente, 380,000 automovilistas viajan por la autopista I-5 entre el SR-55 y el SR-57 cada día. Para el año 2035, se prevé que esta cifra aumentara casi el 7 porciento a mas de 400,000 vehiculos por dia.

El carril compartido (HOV) existente fue construido aproximadamente hace 20 años y durante las horas mas altas de tráfico hay estanques de vehiculos manejando a la velocidad promedia de 45 mph.

Este proyecto agregará un segundo carril compartido (HOV) a ambas direcciones de la autopista I-5 entre el SR-55 y el SR-57 y los carriles HOV seran rayados para acceso continuo.

ESTADO DEL PROYECTO

Para agregar el segundo carril compartido se requiere la
eliminación de la barrera de hormigón actual situada entre el carril compartido existente y los carriles de uso general al igual que la eliminación de la structura de rampa de descenso
I-5/Main Street HOV drop-ramp.

Se espera que la estructura sea demolida en tres etapas. Las primeras dos estapas solo requieren cerraduras parciales de la autopista I-5; la ultima etapa requiere cerredura completa de la autopista I-5.