The County of Orange is offering free flu shots
(Santa Ana, CA) – With flu season now upon us, the OC Health Care Agency is already anticipating the potentially devastating effects of a double whammy of influenza and COVID-19 cases hitting…
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O.C. COVID-19 testing expanded to vulnerable ethnic groups
Santa Ana, CA – COVID-19 has put a strain on economic disparities, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the economic brunt of the crisis.Some of the many inequities in social determinants…
The Tustin Police seized several guns, drugs and cash from gang suspects on Sunday
The Tustin Police Department's Gang Reduction and Directed Enforcement (GRADE Unit) stopped a vehicle on Sunday and searched a related hotel room, according to their Facebook page. The police officers…
Free COVID testing and masks at Santa Ana parks including today at Memorial Park
The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center will be at Memorial Park today and Delhi Park on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, free masks,…
The Costa Mesa Police Department is trying to locate a critical missing person
The Costa Mesa Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man, Thor Wahlgren, male, white. COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 10. 5, 2020) – At approximately 8:45 a.m.,…
The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center to visit city parks starting today
The Santa Ana CARES Mobile Resource Center will be visiting City parks beginning today, Sept. 9, 2020. There will be free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, information on rental…
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Most of Orange County reopened as the County moves to the Red Tier
Santa Ana, Calif. (September 8, 2020) – Today, the County of Orange moved from the Purple Tier to the Red Tier as a part of the Governor Newsom’s Blue Print…
The SAPD invites you to learn about emergency preparedness on 9/10
Do you know what to do in case of an emergency? Join the SAPD this Thursday, September 10th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Home Depot located at…
High O.C. temperatures bring risk of heat-related illnesses
(Santa Ana, CA) - The National Weather Service is forecasting elevated temperatures for Orange County over the next few days, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion…
The County of Orange Reminds us to remain vigilant against COVID-19 this Labor Day weekend
Santa Ana, Calif. (September 3, 2020) – With the upcoming Labor Day weekend, we understand that many Orange County residents and visitors alike will be visiting our beaches, parks and…
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This week’s Cochino List includes 7 eateries in Tustin
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.…
Governor Newsom Unveils a new stringent and slow plan for living with COVID-19
https://youtu.be/gZHR6twXAwY Blueprint recognizes that COVID-19 will be with us for a long time and that we all need to adapt and live differently to get through this New plan imposes…
West Nile Virus activity has been detected in Santa Ana
West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes have been detected in Santa Ana. The virus has also been confirmed in the following cities: AnaheimBuena ParkCypressFullertonGarden Grove Huntington BeachIrvineLa Habra Los AlamitosOrangeSeal BeachWestminster…
A DUI driver crashed into police motorcycle at a DUI checkpoint in Fountain Valley
On Saturday, August 22, at approximately 1:17 a.m (4+ hours after the Fountain Valley Police DUI checkpoint began), Evan Nguyen, a 25-year-old resident of Anaheim, drove right into the checkpoint,…
A hit and run driver sheared of a fire hydrant at the South Coast Plaza
A hit and run driver sheared off the top of a fire hydrant at Sunflower and Bristol, next to Maggiano's, on Saturday, August 22, according to the Costa Mesa Police…