A DUI suspect has died at the Theo Lacy Jail
ORANGE, Ca. (March 24, 2020): An inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange was pronounced deceased at a local hospital the evening of March 23, 2020. The inmate,…
O.C. residents can now sign up for COVID-19 text message alerts
Effective immediately, residents can now sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777.…
O.C. is going to relocate the emergency cold weather homeless shelters
Due to the Governor’s activation of the National Guard to assist in food and supplies distribution, the Cold Weather Emergency Shelters located at the Fullerton and Santa Ana National Guard…
COVID-19 testing availability in Orange County
Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now available in a number of public health, commercial and hospital laboratories in California, however broad scale testing is not available. The California…
Orange County has canceled their annual property tax auction
The Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector has canceled the property tax auction scheduled for Monday, March 23, following the closure of the County Service Center on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The…
COVID-19 is now spreading at the community level in Orange County
An OCFA firefighter was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. the OCFA responded to this on Twitter with this alarming message: OCFA firefighters have responded to many medical aid requests from patients…
Orange County announces their COVID-19 public health mitigation strategy
To minimize adverse health consequences and resource impact from COVID-19, and consistent with guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Orange County Health Care Agency has shifted…
Orange County is wondering how to save the homeless from COVID-19
The County of Orange is exploring all precautionary and preventative measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the homeless population. The County has identified short-term strategies that provide alternative…
The O.C. Social Services Agency expands online enrollment options and extends call center hours
Orange County, Calif. (March 20, 2020) – The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) announced today that it will expand its online application services and call center hours to…
The OCTA is reducing bus service beginning this Monday, March 23
ORANGE – All OC Bus routes will temporarily shift to the Sunday service schedule seven days a week, beginning Monday, March 23, a reduction in service necessary to help protect…
What O.C. residents should know about the State Public Health Officer COVID-19 order
To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Public Health Officer issued an order telling all California residents to stay home unless they work…
County of Orange to connect seniors with resources during the COVID-19 outbreak
The County of Orange today announced the availability of resources and support for seniors over 65 who may be self-isolating during the COVID-19 outbreak in Orange County. Orange County’s Office…
The O.C. Supervisors react to the hate-related COVID-19 incident at Bolsa Grande High School
SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 19, 2020) – A discrimination-related incident in correlation with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was recently reported at a local Orange County high school. “I am appalled by…
Orange County is now up to 42 cases of COVID-19
The Orange County Health Care Agency has released their latest update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Orange County now has 42 documented cases of COVID-19. We were at 22 cases…
An O.C. Superior Court Judge is demanding that attorneys and their clients show up in court tomorrow
Judge Kimberly Menninger, at the Orange County Central Justice Center, has apparently ordered three days-worth of court appearances and all the defendants and lawyers in one crowded place in one…