To minimize the impacts of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on park patrons, OC Parks is implementing closures expected to reinforce social distancing and reduce large public gatherings. These measures are in line with recommendations from federal, state and local health agencies.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Health Officials Confirm First Death Due to COVID-19
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) today confirmed the first death of an Orange County resident related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Announces Procedure for Donating Protective Equipment Supplies for Healthcare Providers
On Wednesday, March 25, Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) will begin accepting donations of protective equipment and supplies for use by healthcare providers throughout the county.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Ip: Two Easy Dos to Help Mom-n-Pops
Can you help save mom-n-pops? You can, if you’re a consumer, a resident, or an elected official. Here are two easy dos.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, News Briefs, Orange
Orange City Council Weighs Tightening Short-term Rental Restrictions
Orange is considering joining a handful of cities in Orange County that have tightened restrictions on short-term rentals.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
OC Hospitals Facing ‘Overwhelming’ Shortage of Protective Equipment
Masks and ventilators are in short supply as hospitals prepare for a surge of coronavirus patients in the coming days and weeks, officials wrote in an update Monday.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Two OC GOP Incumbent Assemblymen Will Sit Out November Election: Final Primary Results
Nearly all of Orange County’s incumbent state legislators will be advancing to November, except for Republican Assemblymen Bill Brough and Tyler Diep.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
OC Officials Will Not Release What Cities Have Identified Coronavirus Cases
Orange County health officials will not list what cities have cases, a big difference than Los Angeles and San Diego. OC officials acknowledge cities have requested privacy and they think it’s counterproductive to say where the cases come from.
Posted inAnaheim, Emergencies & Disasters, Top Stories
Anaheim Councilmembers Consider Eviction Ban
Anaheim City Councilmembers will decide on temporarily banning evictions as scores of workers lose jobs due to the state-mandated closure of large sections of the economy.
Posted inPress Releases
Residents Can Sign Up for Text Message Alerts Related to Covid-19 in Orange County
Effective immediately, residents can now sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777.
