Dead bat found in South Orange County tested positive for rabies
(Santa Ana, CA) — A bat found at Rancho Santa Margarita Lake has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on the ground near a walking path around the lake on Thursday,…
So. Cal. residents warned not to eat shellfish harvested in local coastal areas
The California Department of Public Health has issued an advisory warning not to consume all bivalve shellfish (mussel, oyster, clam, scallop) recreationally harvested from the coast of San Diego to…
Toxic algae bloom causing O.C. marine life to beach themselves
Seal Beach beaches and coastlines across Southern California are currently experiencing an increase in sick or stranded sea lions, dolphins, and seabirds due to a harmful algae bloom caused by…
There are about 200,000 O.C. residents who may have latent tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) rates are going up all over the U.S., even here in Orange County. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the…
CalOptima Health expands street medicine program for the unhoused in Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The CalOptima Health Board of Directors voted Thursday, March 6, to expand its Street Medicine Program to Santa Ana to provide urgent medical and social services…
The OC Health Care Agency gets kudos for an Innovative Emergency Medical Services project
Santa Ana, Calif. (March 6, 2025) – The County of Orange is proud to announce that the OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) division has been honored with a…
An O.C. child tested positive for measles after returning from an international trip
A case of measles has been confirmed in an Orange County child who returned last week after international travel. With the exception of potential exposures at Los Angeles International (LAX)…
Hoag Orthopedic Institute receives the 2025 “Women’s Choice Award”
IRVINE, Calif. [January 20, 2025] – Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI), one of the largest providers of orthopedic care in the nation, has received the 2025 Women’s Choice Award for program…
CalOptima Health approved to pursue participation in Covered California
ORANGE, Calif. (January 15, 2025) — The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a regulatory ordinance change that paves the way for CalOptima Health, Orange County’s public health insurer,…
Orange County is under a red flag warning due to high winds and fire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning and a Wind Advisory until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, due to strong gusty winds and low relative humidity for…
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So. California smoke advisory due to the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires
The Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Fires are burning in Pacific Palisades, the area of Altadena and Pasadena, and near San Fernando, respectively. As of 10:30 AM on Wednesday the fires…
CA consumers warned of surge in text-based toll scam activity
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today warned drivers of a significant increase in text-based toll scam activity. The texts in question claim consumers owe FasTrak express lane or toll…
New Year’s Eve So. Cal. fireworks pollution advisory
Widespread use of fireworks related to New Year's Eve celebration coupled with calm weather conditions may worsen air quality in the greater Los Angeles County/Orange County areas. TheAir Quality Index(AQI)…
New CA laws simplify subscription cancellations and erase medical debt from credit reports
A package of bills will go into effect on Jan. 1, that will strengthen protections for consumers, addressing issues that have put financial strain on Californians while setting new standards…
CalOptima Health allocates $19.73M for new housing and homelessness investments
ORANGE, Calif. — The CalOptima Health Board of Directors has approved the allocation of $19.73 million in funding as part of its Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP). This decision…