Caloptima seeks to launch Covered California plan
ORANGE, Calif. - To better support continuity of care for current members and to provide an additional coverage option for Orange County residents, CalOptima is working, for the first time,…
Gov. Newsom orders local water suppliers to move to Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans
SACRAMENTO – Following the driest first three months of a year in the state’s recorded history, Governor Gavin Newsom today took steps to drive water conservation at the local level,…
Six suspects arrested for recycling $10M worth of cans and bottles brought to CA from Arizona
LOS ANGELES – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with the CalRecycle Director Rachel Machi Wagoner today announced the arrest and filing of felony charges against six individuals for allegedly…
The California State Assembly approves a bill to ban toxic PFAS in cosmetics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Today, a bill to ban intentionally added toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from cosmetics sold in California passed the state Assembly. “Exposure to PFAS compounds, even…
CA Democrats again vote “No” on suspending gas taxes
SACRAMENTO – Senate Democrats recently failed to provide gas price relief when they killed Senate Bill 1156, which would have permanently eliminated the annual gas tax increase. SB 1156, authored…
Brazen So. Cal. siblings busted for $6m home listing real estate scam
LOS ANGELES – A South Bay man pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for participating with his sister in a $6 million real estate scam that involved listing…
Outdoor watering cut to one day a week for 6M So. Cal. residents
One-third of Southern Californians face new restrictions limiting outdoor watering to one day a week under an unprecedented action taken by the Metropolitan Water District to dramatically reduce water use…
A state inspection showed that food at the O.C. Jail is consistent with grocery store standards
SANTA ANA, Ca. (April 11, 2022): The California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted an onsite unannounced inspection of food service at the Orange County Jail, and found…
Statewide construction organization provides job training and opportunity to Californians
https://youtu.be/U4CbzlJ2mM8 Sacramento, Calif. – The Associated Builders and Contractors of California (ABC of California) today renewed its commitment to Second Chance Month in April – making a pledge to lift…
CA Supreme Court rules that DUI defendants are not eligible for misdemeanor diversion
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Driving under the influence (DUI) defendants across California remain categorically ineligible for diversion following a decision by the California Supreme Court to deny review of a…
The County of Orange has been awarded over $6M to buy a motel for homeless housing
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (March 16, 2022) – The County of Orange (County) has been awarded $6,070,000 in funding under Round Two of the State Homekey program to acquire the former…
State Sen. Umberg got $2M in state funding for the Santa Ana Zoo
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County) presented a check for $2 million to the Santa Ana Zoo for design and construction of a new Education Hub building. The…
Andrew Do announces bid for California Treasurer
HUNTINGTON BEACH – Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has filed the necessary paperwork to become California’s next State Treasurer. In doing so, Do seeks to become the first Vietnamese-American to…
Rep. Porter is trying to lower taxes for Californians who got squeezed by Trump
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) and Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) this week introduced the Supporting Americans with Lower Taxes (SALT) Act to provide immediate relief for middle class families residing in…
State Senator Tom Umberg is targeting the theft of catalytic converters
Santa Ana's State Senator, Tom Umberg, is working on a new law to target the theft of catalytic converters. The new proposed law will however mandate that car dealers apply…