Signs fastened to facade of historic downtown building might be
there illegally.
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Appellate Court Upholds Halt of OC Fairgrounds Sale
The court extends a temporary restraining order until Jan. 10,
which all but kills the sale.
Simple Steps Prevent Hospital Infections and Save Lives
If healthcare workers take five steps as easy as washing their
hands and wearing sterile gloves and gowns, they can virtually
eliminate one of the most lethal infections among their sickest
patients.
A Mother’s Fight Forces Hospitals to Confront Infections
California has been slow to mandate reporting of
hospital-acquired infections. But a new reporting law, spurred by a
mother who lost her son to an infection, could lead to significant
improvements.
Hospital-Acquired Infections Explained
The California Department of Public Health is required to report
data from acute-care hospitals on four hospital-acquired
infections.
California at Last Joins Other Large States in Tracking Infections
Reporting that begins Jan. 3 will give consumers information
about the occurances of four types of life-threatening and
all-too-common hospital-acquired infections.
Circumstances of Santa Ana City Attorney Departure Remain Murky
Joe Fletcher is leaving the city’s employ with $142,000 in
severance pay along with a pension, unused sick and vacation pay
and, if he chooses, unemployment benefits. But city officials still
won’t say whether he retired or was fired.
Accused Lawyer Sits on County Assessment Appeals Board
DA last week filed theft charges against Newport Beach attorney
and appeals board member Peter McAneny, alleging that he stole
$117,000 from a widow.
More From KOCE
KOCE’s David Nazar delves into the La Habra teachers strike and
the controversy over a senior living community in Tustin.
The Baby Supervisor
Supervisors Chairwoman Janet Nguyen becomes the first supervisor
in history to give birth while in office.








