Older Adult Resource Fair Coming to Santa Ana on Oct. 13
The Orange County Aging Services Collaborative (OCASC) is hosting its Older Adult Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Delhi Center, 505 E.…
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OC Health Care Agency to host Recovery Happens Picnic in Anaheim on Oct. 17
The OC Health Care Agency is promoting its 4th Annual Recovery Happens Picnic, a free, sober, family‑friendly community event scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2…
After Chavez scandal, UDW rebukes SEIU‑UHW President Dave Regan in rare public callout of labor misconduct
UDW/AFSCME Local 3930’s public condemnation of SEIU‑UHW President Dave Regan, following the Los Angeles Times investigation into allegations of bullying, threats, intimidation, and past physical aggression toward women, represents a…
CalOptima Health launches $5.2M city health improvement grants for all 34 OC cities
CalOptima Health has launched a first‑of‑its‑kind City Health Improvement Grant Program, opening $5.2 million in funding for projects that expand wellness infrastructure, improve preventive health access and strengthen community environments…
South Coast Metro YMCA opens Sept. 1 with jobs and new wellness hub in Santa Ana
Residents in Santa Ana’s South Coast Metro neighborhood are about to gain a major new community asset. The YMCA of Orange County will officially open the South Coast Metro YMCA…
OC Health Care issues a high temperature alert for the rest of the week
(Santa Ana, CA) –Temperatures in Coastal Orange County are expected to reach 95°F, with Inland areas ranging from the mid‑90s up to 105°F through Friday, August 28. High temperatures increase…
Adult infected with measles visited at least five locations in central OC
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received confirmation of a measles case in an adult which was locally acquired from a known exposure. The individual visited several…
CalOptima Health expands Street Medicine Program across coastal Orange County
ORANGE, Calif. — CalOptima Health is preparing for its largest Street Medicine Program expansion to date, announcing a new regional partnership that unites Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and…
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Massive Jalapeño food recall impacts Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods
Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling select prepared food products containing jalapeño peppers due to potential Salmonella contamination. The California-based agriculture giant, headquartered in Salinas, issued the voluntary recall on…
Is your produce safe? What Orange County residents need to know about the Cyclospora Parasite
The United States is currently experiencing a historic surge in cases of cyclosporiasis, a severe intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Dubbed by the media as the…
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Orange County reports first human West Nile Virus case of 2026: what you need to know
The OC Health Care Agency has confirmed that an Anaheim resident tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the first human infection reported in Orange County this year. Local…
Cal/OSHA heat illness crackdown: is your business safe from $162K fines?
As extreme, triple-digit heat continues to sweep across California, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA have issued an urgent advisory to employers. With temperatures forecasted to soar…
Orange County Measles case: toddler diagnosed after international travel
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a new case of measles in an Orange County toddler who recently returned from international travel. Local health officials are actively tracking…
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From cover-ups to foodborne illness: Why the O.C. Board of Supervisors needs to pass restaurant letter grades now
The Orange County Board of Supervisors must finally vote to pass and enforce standard letter grade health ratings for all restaurants and food establishments. Orange County remains a glaring exception…
SAUSD & non-profit Share Ourselves partner to help Santa Ana Families
SANTA ANA, CA — Santa Ana families will soon have a new source of support: on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education approved a partnership with Share Ourselves, the Orange County…