The OCDA won’t file charges after a homeless man was killed by a maniacal OC Jail inmate
The OCDA announced this week that after investigating the death of a homeless man who was put in a cell with a homicidal maniac at the OC Jail they won't…
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Medi-Cal renewals will impact millions across SoCal and put health coverage at risk
ORANGE, Calif. (March 24, 2023) — Medi-Cal members will soon be required to verify their eligibility for the program. The annual renewal process, which was suspended during the pandemic, could…
O.C. Mental Health Services Act three-year plan now available for public comment
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) has released its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Program and Expenditure plan. The…
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Community Resources and Health Fair set for March 25 at Centennial park
In response to the loss of CalFresh emergency allotments, Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, Second District, and the County of Orange Social Services Agency have organized a Community Resources & Health…
O.C. drug dealer arrested in L.A. with 73K fentanyl pills, a gun and cash
On March 14, the OC Sheriff's North Narcotics Team arrested a suspect known to have drug trafficking ties to Orange County. The North Narcotics Team executed a search warrant at…
OC man convicted plotting an escape from the OC Jail and carjacking a taxi
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A convicted kidnapper already serving two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole and an additional seven years to life for kidnapping and torturing a…
Orange County bans TikTok from County employees’ devices
Orange County is following the federal government’s guidance to ban TikTok from government devices and equipment. Vice Chairman Andrew Do and Sheriff Don Barnes proposed the ban to ensure the…
Fake CalOptima callers are scamming vulnerable OC Medi-Cal users
ORANGE, Calif. (March 15, 2023) — CalOptima Health has received numerous reports from our members about unauthorized solicitations at their apartments and homes. According to these reports, individuals are misrepresenting…
MOMS O.C. gala to feature Santa Ana Councilmember Hernandez
Santa Ana, Calif. (March 7, 2023) - MOMS Orange County, the county’s largest nonprofit dedicated solely to newborn and pregnancy health, will mark its annual Healthy Beginnings, Bright Futures fundraiser…
Passport Day set for March 25 at the OC Clerk Recorder in Santa Ana
The Orange County Clerk-Recorder is hosting a “Passport Day” on March 25 for new applicants only. Due to increasing demand, appointments are highly recommended, but walk-ins are also welcomed. Location:…
46 cats and kittens rescued from an O.C. hoarder may be adopted on March 11
TUSTIN, Calif. (March 10, 2023) – On Tuesday, March 7, OC Animal Care responded to an incident involving an individual hoarding 46 cats and kittens within an apartment home. After…
CalOptima Health awards $29.9M in grants to boost services for Orange County’s homeless
ORANGE, Calif. (March 9, 2023) — Reflecting CalOptima Health’s commitment to Orange County’s vulnerable population of people experiencing homelessness, the Board of Directors approved awarding $29.9 million in grants to…
Orange County is making it easier to fund new housing projects
Orange County is delivering on its promise to promote more affordable and supportive housing. On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved changes to the…
CA Relief Program now covers delinquent property taxes from Jan. 21, 2020 to March 1, 2023
(SANTA ANA, Calif.) Orange County Treasurer Shari Freidenrich is notifying homeowners that the California Mortgage Relief Program is expanding delinquent property tax assistance coverage to include current-year delinquencies. Previously, the…
The CHP arrested two suspects who had half a million dollars worth of goods stolen in Orange County
Jesus Ortiz, 48 from Lynwood, and Yolanda De La Rosa, 49 from Anaheim, were arrested on Feb. 24 in Orange County for possessing nearly half a million dollars worth of…