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…
Orange County fentanyl-related deaths drop to a five-year low
(Santa Ana, CA) — A recently released report from the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner shows a decrease in fentanyl-related deaths, marking a five-year low in the county, according to the OC Health Care Agency.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CalOptima Health expands no-cost mental health support for back-to-school season
ORANGE, Calif. (August 29, 2025) — A new school year can bring pressure and stress for Orange County children and parents alike, raising the risk of mental health issues. CalOptima…
Off-duty Orange County sheriff’s deputy fatally shoots roommate in Tustin
An off-duty Orange County sheriff's deputy fatally shot and killed their roomate, Brittany Shaw, a 35-year-old employee of the Orange County Health Care Agency. The incident happened at Axiom Apartments…
The OC Health Care Agency addresses ICE access to Medi-Cal records
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is aware of recent reporting by multiple news outlets indicating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may have direct access to Medicaid…
Baby Walkers sold on Amazon recalled due to high lead levels and fall hazards
Boyro Baby Walkers (Model: US-B01) were recalled on 6/26/25 due to dangerous lead levels and fall hazards, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. The recalled baby walkers violate…
Orange County’s immigrant communities alarmed by Federal data sharing policy
A recent federal directive has sparked concern and confusion among immigrant communities in Santa Ana and across California. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been instructed to…