Major Medi-Cal changes coming in the New Year
ORANGE, Calif. (December 29, 2025) — With major changes coming to Medi-Cal starting January 1, 2026, CalOptima Health is urging Orange County residents to learn about how they may be impacted,…
A bomb threat against a north O.C. hospital proved to be fraudulent
On November 30, 2025, at approximately 10:58 AM, the Fullerton Police Communications Center received a call reporting multiple bombs at a “St. Jude Hospital Child Research Center.” For clarity, there…
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ByHeart Baby Formula recalled due to risk of infant botulism
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has issued an urgent…
Health Care options in Orange County if ObamaCare ends
Santa Ana, CA — With uncertainty surrounding the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many Orange County residents are asking: What happens if federal funding for Obamacare disappears? For…
Congressman Correa is hosting a Caring for Caregivers Resource Fair this Saturday
Congressman Lou Correa's office will be hosting a Caring for Caregivers Resource Fair this Saturday, November 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Every year, more than 43 million people…
CalOptima Health commits $8M to fight urgent food insecurity
ORANGE, Calif. (November 10, 2025) — With the current issues facing CalFresh benefits, food security for 310,000 Orange County residents is in jeopardy. CalOptima Health’s Board of Directors has moved quickly…
Anaheim senior hospitalized in O.C.’s first West Nile Virus case of 2025
(Santa Ana, CA) — An Anaheim resident over the age of 80 has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the first confirmed human WNV case in Orange County…
A bat infected with rabies was found in Orange, across the street from CHOC
(Santa Ana, CA) — A bat found on the sidewalk of the west side of the 500 block of S. Main Street in Orange has tested positive for rabies, according to the…
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Infected mosquitoes detected in north central Orange County
Garden Grove, Calif. – The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has detected elevated West Nile Virus (WNV) activity in the Cities of Anaheim, Orange, Huntington Beach, Westminster,…
Over 500 women attended last week’s National Menopause Show in Anaheim
Last week's National Menopause Show event at the Anaheim Convention Center hosted 25 exhibitors, 15 speakers, and welcomed over 500 attendees. This was the first event of its kind in…
Multiple O.C. smoke and vape shops cited for illegal sales to minors
The Huntington Beach Police Department’s Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) has cited several smoke and vape shops following a proactive enforcement operation targeting illegal sales to minors. The operation was launched…
The National Menopause Show starts this Saturday at the Anaheim Convention Center
The National Menopause Show is starting tomorrow at the Anaheim Convention Center. It is set for Oct. 4–5, and this is the first event of its kind in the U.S.…
Measles case reported in Orange County
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in a toddler who recently travelled domestically. The HCA is notifying individuals who were…
Irvine couple hit with felony charges of medical insurance fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy
Rebecca Juarez, 39, and Juan Pablo Rodriguez, 31, both of Irvine were arrested on two counts of conspiracy, 21 counts of medical insurance fraud, and 21 counts of identity fraud…
The National Menopause Show is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center from Oct. 4–5
The National Menopause Show is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center from Oct. 4–5, as the first event of its kind in the region. This expo blends trusted products, services,…