An Orange County infant was stricken by measles
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received confirmation of a measles case in an infant who had history of international travel. The HCA is notifying individuals who were…
Santa Ana starts a new street medicine program to help the unhoused
The City of Santa Ana officially marked a major milestone in public health this week. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Mayor Valerie Amezcua and city officials celebrated the launch of…
Will negative health impacts of marijuana lead to lawsuits against city governments like Santa Ana?
For years, the narrative around marijuana has leaned heavily into its potential as a "natural" wellness product. However, a wave of research from late 2025 and early 2026 is providing…
Suspects arrested at an Orange wellness center after drug dealing and human trafficking complaints
On April 8, 2026, a coordinated operation was carried out with the Orange Police Department's SWAT Team, Special Investigations Unit and Code Enforcement following a months-long investigation into complaints of…
O.C. man pleads guilty to nearly $270M Medi-Cal fraud involving prescription drugs
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man has pleaded guilty to submitting nearly $270 million in fraudulent claims over an 11-month span to Medi-Cal for expensive prescription drugs containing generic ingredients…
$1.75M raised to provide homes and health for OC families
IRVINE, Calif. – Illumination Health + Home (Illumination) has been redefining what it means to care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Orange County. Through an integrated model that brings together housing,…
Santa Ana smoke shops banned from opening near homes, schools and childcare facilities
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved new rules to limit the operation of smoke shops near homes, schools and other non-commercial areas on Tuesday, March 17,…
CalOptima Health audit of former Chair Andrew Do’s tenure finds no fraud
ORANGE, Calif. (February 18, 2026) — Today, the CalOptima Health Board of Directors released the findings of an independent investigation it authorized into certain expenditures made during the period when former…
Trump administration action leads to shutdown of gender-affirming care at CHOC
The recent closure of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Pediatric Gender Clinic on February 6, 2026, has become a focal point of intense debate in Southern California. The shutdown follows a…
A person with measles hung out at Disneyland and California Adventure on Jan. 22
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received notification of a confirmed case of measles who visited Orange County (OC). While infectious, this individual visited the following OC locations:…
An unvaccinated O.C. toddler came down with measles with no known exposures
A case of measles has been confirmed in an Orange County resident, an unvaccinated toddler who by report has not traveled outside of the area or had known exposures. This…
A traveler with measles visited Disneyland, California Adventures and the Disneyland Hotel
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received notification from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LADPH) of a confirmed…
Measles case reported in south Orange County
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in a young adult who recently travelled internationally. The HCA is notifying individuals who were exposed to…
Bat with rabies found near an O.C. hiking trail
(Santa Ana, CA) – A bat in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found near the gate entrance along the Mesa Trail at…
CalOptima Health CEO Michael Hunn announces retirement
ORANGE, Calif. — CalOptima Health Chief Executive Officer Michael Hunn, an innovative leader who championed expanded Medi-Cal services and increased community investments in housing as a foundation for health, will retire…