How to report bars or restaurants still doing dine-in service in Orange County
We are hearing from our readers that many local restaurants and bars are still in full operation and are not following the California and Orange County Health Orders regarding social…
Mayor Pulido gives tips on shopping safely during the pandemic
https://youtu.be/H8BJkQbBVqo anta Ana Mayor Miguel A. Pulido offers tips on how to shop safely during the COVID-19 pandemic in his latest video. To see this video and the Mayor’s other…
CA schools will be able to waive student testing requirements for the 2019–2020 school year
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that California received preliminary federal approval to waive assessment and accountability requirements for the 2019–2020 school year. The California Department of…
Santa Ana’s playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts to close
The City of Santa Ana is closing its playgrounds, volleyball courts and tennis courts beginning Wednesday, April 1, in order to prevent gatherings and protect the public from COVID-19. The…
The County of Orange has launched an Economic & Business Recovery Call Center
Effective March 30, Orange County Community Services has implemented a call center to meet the needs of businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Economic & Business Recovery…
Santa Ana businesses can get help from a Small Business Incentive Grant
The City of Santa Ana is offering a grant of $2,500 to $5,000 for Santa Ana-based microenterprises through the Santa Ana Small Business Incentive Program. Applicants must qualify for the…
Understanding Santa Ana’s moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures
The City of Santa Ana has created webpages in English, Spanish and Vietnamese to help residential and commercial tenants understand the City and State moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures during…
502 COVID-19 O.C. cases now and 94 residents were hospitalized today
The O.C. Health Care Agency has updated their Orange County COVID-19 case count and added new statistics which are alarming. We are now at 502 cases in Orange County -…
SAUSD COVID-19 free student meal update
The SAUSD has announced the following important changes to their meal service system beginning April 1, 2020, as they continue to serve our Santa Ana Unified School District community. Meals…
Santa Ana remains at 22 COVID-19 cases with 464 cases in the O.C.
The O.C. Health Care Agency is now reporting a total of 464 COVID-19 cases in Orange County and four deaths. The good news is that the City of Santa Ana…
In-custody death of another inmate at the O.C. Central Men’s Jail
SANTA ANA, Ca. (March 30, 2020) –At approximately 3 p.m. on March 29, an inmate previously housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana was pronounced deceased at a…
Governor Newsom announces the CA Health Corps, to expand the health care workforce to fight COVID-19
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today launched a major new initiative to expand California’s health care workforce and recruit health care professionals to address the COVID-19 surge. Health care professionals with…
The O.C. Supervisors will discuss COVID-19 on Tuesday at a live-streamed meeting
Santa Ana, CA – Tomorrow, March 31, 2020, Vice Chairman Andrew Do will be hosting a press conference to address the County’s continuous efforts in response to COVID-19, including mental health…
O.C. mental health resources available for COVID-19
The outbreak of 2019 (COVID-19) has been stressful for many people. It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief and worry about the virus. Fear and anxiety about a disease…
The City of Santa Ana won’t give street sweeping tickets through April 30
The City of Santa Ana has extended its suspension of street sweeping parking tickets through April 30. This order, which was authorized by the City Council’s proclamation of local emergency,…