Tsunami Advisory issued for California’s coast this morning
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Jan. 15, 2022): A Tsunami Advisory has been issued by the National Tsunami Warning Center for the U.S. West Coast, including the San Diego County and Orange…
CA Senate Republicans call for a Special Session to combat the homeless crisis immediately
SACRAMENTO – Today, Legislative Republicans in both the Senate and Assembly called on Governor Newsom to convene an Extraordinary Special Session of the Legislature to immediately address homelessness, rather than waiting for action through…
Court agrees with the OCDA that DUI defendants are not eligible for diversion
SANTA ANA, Calif. – In a published opinion issued Tuesday, the District Court of Appeal agreed with Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer that driving under the influence (DUI) defendants…
Unlicensed O.C. insurance agent charged with more than 80 felony counts for stealing customers’ premiums
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Juan Carlos Martinez, 56, of Yorba Linda, has been charged with 12 counts of grand theft, 34 felony counts of forgery, 34 counts of insurance fraud,…
Workers owed wages can now file a claim online with the CA Labor Commissioner
Oakland— The Labor Commissioner’s Office has launched an online wage claim application in English and Spanish for workers who believe they are owed wages or benefits. “With the legislature’s support,…
California is mandating face masks indoors again as COVID-19 numbers rise
SACRAMENTO –The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to monitor COVID-19 data in order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians. Since Thanksgiving, the statewide seven-day average…
The OCDA receives $1.9M in grants to combat DUIs
SANTA ANA, Calif. - The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to continue…
CA Gov. Newsom wants you to stop wasting so much water!
https://youtu.be/kUtADGnfZHU SACRAMENTO – Following the second driest year on record and with near record low storage in California’s largest reservoirs, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation extending the drought…
Gov. Newsom is trying to address what California did to Native Americans
Today on Indigenous People’s Day, Decolonizing Wealth Project announced a new partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom’s (D-Calif.) Office and the California Truth and Healing Council (“Council”), aiming to address historic…
Santa Ana pharmacy owner gets 3 years in prison for $1.8 million insurance scheme
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the sentencing of Quality Care Pharmacy owner Divina Catalasan for defrauding the Medi-Cal and Medicare programs. An audit by the California…
California implements nation-leading vaccine verification measure for large events
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) strengthened requirements already in effect for mega events in the Beyond the Blueprint Framework, announcing that proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19…
The State of CA is recommending masking indoors again for everyone including the vaccinated
SACRAMENTO – In response to the spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and new CDC guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible and deadly Delta variant,…
Governor Newsom announces eviction moratorium extension and increased compensation for rent relief
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders of both the Senate and the Assembly today announced a proposed extension of California’s statewide evictions moratorium, and an increase in compensation…
CA Governor Newsom will lift the Pandemic Executive Orders on June 15
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today took action to lift pandemic executive orders as the state moves Beyond the Blueprint next week to fully, safely reopen. That includes terminating the Stay-at-Home Order…
Governor Newsom announces $116.5 million in cash prizes to boost vaccinations in California
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today launched “Vax for the Win,” a new multi-faceted vaccine incentive program designed to motivate Californians to get their vaccination leading up to the state’s reopening on…