There are now 125 cases of COVID-19 in Orange County
Orange County's COVID-19 cases have spiked to 125 today, as reported by the O.C. Health Care Agency. Community Acquired cases account for 38 of these victims. An additional 33 cases…
COVID-19 testing availability in Orange County
Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now available in a number of public health, commercial and hospital laboratories in California, however broad scale testing is not available. The California…
COVID-19 is now spreading at the community level in Orange County
An OCFA firefighter was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. the OCFA responded to this on Twitter with this alarming message: OCFA firefighters have responded to many medical aid requests from patients…
Orange County announces their COVID-19 public health mitigation strategy
To minimize adverse health consequences and resource impact from COVID-19, and consistent with guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Orange County Health Care Agency has shifted…
Orange County is wondering how to save the homeless from COVID-19
The County of Orange is exploring all precautionary and preventative measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the homeless population. The County has identified short-term strategies that provide alternative…
What O.C. residents should know about the State Public Health Officer COVID-19 order
To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Public Health Officer issued an order telling all California residents to stay home unless they work…
SAUSD COVID-19 free student meal distribution schedule update
Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, SAUSD will be moving to a multiday meal service model to continue providing free meals to all children in Santa Ana ages 1-18. We will…
Governor Newsom has issued a mandatory stay at home order
CA is issuing a statewide, mandatory stay at home order, according to Governor Gavin Newsom's Twitter page. Those that work in critical sectors should go to work. Grocery stores, pharmacies,…
Orange County is now up to 42 cases of COVID-19
The Orange County Health Care Agency has released their latest update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Orange County now has 42 documented cases of COVID-19. We were at 22 cases…
The Rancho Santiago Community College District suspends face-to-face classes
Santa Ana, CA – Officials in the Rancho Santiago Community College District, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, have suspended all face-to-face courses and student support services through…
The Santa Ana City Council proclaims a COVID-19 Local Emergency
https://youtu.be/kcncx45sPUI The Santa Ana City Council unanimously proclaimed a Local Emergency tonight to fight the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and protect public health. The Local Emergency immediately went into effect…
The O.C. Public Health Order is not an order to shelter in place
Today’s order from County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick is NOT an order to shelter in place. It is not a lockdown. It is important for all Orange County businesses…
Waste Management won’t be able to take your calls for the next three days
Due to the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic circumstances, Waste Management is closing all Southern California customer service call centers effective at midnight tonight, March 17, 2020. Waste Management was already…
Santa Ana City Council to consider proclaiming a local COVID-19 emergency
City of Santa Ana officials are aware that many members of the public have questions about street sweeping tickets, utility bills, library fines and other issues that are being affected…
The O.C. Health Officer issues an Order to slow the spread of COVID-19
County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick issued a Health Officer’s Order today to protect the health and wellbeing of Orange County, CA residents. “We are taking these mitigation steps in…