Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to provide specifics on how exactly the new plan will impact the lives of Californians.
Category: Health & Wellness
Posted inTransportation
OC Buses Will Continue to Run as Union and OCTA Apparently Settle Labor Dispute With Drivers
Orange County residents can expect regular bus service as driver union leaders and the county transportation agency say they’ve come to an agreement on a new labor contract.
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California’s Mask Mandate Ends. Did Orange County Ever Follow It?
Even with the lifting of the mandate, local health officials are recommending people keep their masks on indoors.
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Irvine Examines A Public Health Office Aimed at Filling Healthcare Gaps from County
After the city council’s vote, two of the county’s largest cities are looking at creating their own health services to aid the county.
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Orange County’s Children Might Soon Be Able to Drop Masks in Classrooms
State public health officials are expected to reevaluate the statewide mandate on Feb. 28 and give a date on when students can ditch masks in classrooms.
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Downtown Santa Ana Small Business Owners Block OC Streetcar Construction Over Lost Profits
One Latina business owner said “We will not survive it,” if sales keep dropping from the ongoing OC streetcar construction, which blocks access to many shops.
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Will Gov. Newsom Force OC Bus Drivers Back to Work if They Strike?
A bus driver strike may come Feb. 15. Meanwhile, Orange County public transit officials and the drivers’ union are scheduled to meet again for labor talks Wednesday.
Posted inEducation
A North OC School District Jumps Into the Battle Over Student Vaccine Mandate
Placentia-Yorba Linda joins some other OC school districts opposing the incoming COVID vaccine mandates, which aren’t expected until the FDA fully authorizes it for younger children.
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Santana: As Omicron Eases, Orange County Ponders The Future of The Public Health Department
This week, county supervisors are slated to appoint a health officer, which offers an opportunity to ask just what should OC’s most public doctor focus on moving forward?
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OC Tet Festivities: COVID Concern or Chance to Culturally Connect After Anti-Asian Hate?
The first in-person parade since 2020 may also be a chance to unite the Vietnamese American community in Little Saigon amidst a period of intense political turmoil.
