The clinics have been key to vaccinate vulnerable people. Now they’re worried about funding to continue those efforts.
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Despite Victory Laps, Orange County Supervisors Keep Failing Homeless Residents
Orange County supervisors shut down the only walk-in shelter in Santa Ana. Meanwhile, nearby residents and businesses deal with a spike in homeless encampments.
Posted inGovernment
Was OC’s Top Prosecutor Improperly Cleared of Corruption or Not? A Secret Report Could Shed Light
Damon Tucker, who was fired as a DA investigator in December, says he found “overwhelming evidence” DA Todd Spitzer committed serious crimes like money laundering, extortion, and soliciting bribes. Spitzer says it’s all a smear campaign against him. An 11-page memo kept secret by the DA could shed light on what kind of probe looked at Spitzer’s fundraising.
Posted inEconomy
Buena Park Officials Lose Faith in Long-Stagnant Stanford Hotel Project, Sparking Public Land Potential
To some, the city’s move captures a regional debate over what local officials should do with their public — or potentially public — land.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Will Costa Mesa Residents Get to Elect Their Next Mayor?
Some residents call for a special election in the city to fill the position.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Westminster Officials Condemn Acts of Discrimination and Violence Fueled By Pandemic Toward Asian Americans
Orange County has seen a rise of hate crimes against the community.
Posted inMission Viejo
Mission Viejo Offers Additional Financial Support For Local Businesses Impacted by The Pandemic
The city is spreading $350,000 among the 30 businesses left out of the original Mission Viejo Business Relief Grant Program.
Posted inPress Releases
OCTA Seeks Applicants for Taxpayer Oversight Committee
The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Oversight Committee, which monitors the agency’s use of funding generated by Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
OC Clinics Fear a Pause on Closing Vaccine Gap When Blue Shield Takes Over
The community clinics have been instrumental in vaccinating more vulnerable seniors throughout the county and state.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Mudslides Trigger Canyons Evacuations, Road Closures Following Brutal Wildfire Season
Silverado, Modjeska and Williams Canyons are under mandatory evacuation orders as officials expect more rain to roll in throughout the day.
