Free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents
The City's new Santa Ana CARES program provides free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents on Saturdays and Sundays at Santa Ana College. Call 877-362-9779 to make an appointment. Learn…
Public input needed for an O.C. Rail Study on climate change
Online survey seeks suggestions to improve shelters and amenities at Orange County’s 12 rail stations ORANGE – How could climate change and severe weather potentially affect Orange County’s passenger rail…
Orange County releases their new 2020-21 recommended budget
Santa Ana, Calif. –The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public. It is available online…
High O.C. temperatures bring risk of heat-related illnesses
(Santa Ana, CA) - The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive…
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This week’s Cochino List includes a local Ruby’s Diner
The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of Aug.…
Bank of America provides 146,000 face masks to underserved communities in Orange County
NEWPORT BEACH – In communities across the country, Bank of America has been working with local partners to provide resources to vulnerable and underserved communities hardest hit by the coronavirus.…
Fountain valley carjacker who seriously injured a victim gets life in prison
On Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 8:55 p.m., Fountain Valley Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 11085 Warner Avenue (Stater Bros) in the City of Fountain Valley, County…
Supervisors Chaffee and Do expand COVID-19 testing capacity for schools
Santa Ana, CA – Today the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a plan, authored by Supervisor Doug Chaffee and Vice Chairman Andrew Do, that will allow public and private schools to utilize county-run…
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First human West Nile Virus infection of 2020 reported today
(Santa Ana, CA) – A child under the age of 18 years was diagnosed last week with West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, and was hospitalized but is recovering. This is…
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This week’s Cochino List includes El Sahuayo Mexican Food
The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of July…
Cal Optima PACE Center to provide in-home care for the elderly amid the COVID-19 pandemic
At the August 6, 2020 CalOptima Board of Directors meeting, Michelle Steel, Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, made the motion to change CalOptima’s PACE program to better…
Two O.C. men sentenced for roles in $3.5M Santa Ana loan modification scam
SANTA ANA, California – Two Orange County residents were sentenced late this afternoon – with one being ordered to serve 12 years in federal prison – for their key roles…
Orange County Launches the SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant campaign
Santa Ana, Calif. (August 6, 2020) – The County of Orange today announced the launch of a new SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant Campaign to incentivize Orange County restaurants to follow California…
The Tesla X is the OCTA’s first all-electric vanpool vehicle
ORANGE – The doors to a Tesla Model X SUV swung open for the first time to five long-distance commuters, making it the first all-electric vehicle in OCTA’s Vanpool program.…
The Orange County Social Services Agency to modify public assistance operations and office hours
New office hours, temporary closure of Cypress Regional Center, effective August 10, 2020; residents encouraged to continue to utilize online and phone access points for benefits Orange County, Calif. (August…