The County of Orange is offering free flu shots
(Santa Ana, CA) – With flu season now upon us, the OC Health Care Agency is already anticipating the potentially devastating effects of a double whammy of influenza and COVID-19 cases hitting…
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O.C. COVID-19 testing expanded to vulnerable ethnic groups
Santa Ana, CA – COVID-19 has put a strain on economic disparities, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the economic brunt of the crisis.Some of the many inequities in social determinants…
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Garden Grove man the first to die of the West Nile Virus in the O.C. this year
(Santa Ana, CA) – The first human death associated with West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Orange County has been confirmed this week by OC Health Care Agency officials. The case is…
Free COVID testing and masks at Santa Ana parks including today at Memorial Park
The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center will be at Memorial Park today and Delhi Park on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, free masks,…
The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center to visit city parks starting today
The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center will be visiting City parks beginning today, Sept. 9, 2020. There will be free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, information on rental…
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Most of Orange County reopened as the County moves to the Red Tier
Santa Ana, Calif. (September 8, 2020) – Today, the County of Orange moved from the Purple Tier to the Red Tier as a part of the Governor Newsom’s Blue Print…
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This week’s Cochino List includes two Santa Ana coffee shops
The O.C. 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 Aug.…
High O.C. temperatures bring risk of heat-related illnesses
(Santa Ana, CA) - The National Weather Service is forecasting elevated temperatures for Orange County over the next few days, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion…
The Santa Ana Water Tower is illuminated purple for Chiari Malformation Awareness Month
The City of Santa Ana has illuminated its iconic Water Tower with purple lights to recognize Chiari Malformation Awareness Month. Chiari Malformation is a little known but serious neurological disorder…
The County of Orange Reminds us to remain vigilant against COVID-19 this Labor Day weekend
Santa Ana, Calif. (September 3, 2020) – With the upcoming Labor Day weekend, we understand that many Orange County residents and visitors alike will be visiting our beaches, parks and…
Free rabies vaccines on 9/3 at OC Animal Care
In honor of World Rabies Day, there will be Free* Rabies Vaccinations on Thursday, September 3rd at 6 p.m. at the Monthly Low-Cost Clinic hosted at OC Animal Care! While…
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This week’s Cochino List includes 7 eateries in Tustin
The O.C. 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 Aug.…
Governor Newsom Unveils a new stringent and slow plan for living with COVID-19
https://youtu.be/gZHR6twXAwY Blueprint recognizes that COVID-19 will be with us for a long time and that we all need to adapt and live differently to get through this New plan imposes…
Orange County adds a second COVID-19 testing site at the OC Fairgrounds
Large-scale drive-through coronavirus testing opens at OC Fair & Event Center August 26 Santa Ana, Calif. (August 25, 2020) – Just six weeks after opening the Anaheim Supersite, the County…
West Nile Virus activity has been detected in Santa Ana
West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes have been detected in Santa Ana. The virus has also been confirmed in the following cities: AnaheimBuena ParkCypressFullertonGarden Grove Huntington BeachIrvineLa Habra Los AlamitosOrangeSeal BeachWestminster…