A Garden Grove community organization will take part in a statewide effort to educate Asian-Americans on the issue.
Tag: Healthy Communities
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Lack of Federal Funds Could Again Force Early Closing of Shelters
Federal officials notified the county that money to keep
armories open for homeless adults might be gone by March 1.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Anonymous Letter Adds Another Twist to the CalOptima Drama
Letter accuses the board chairman and another board member of
improprieties. Both strongly deny the accusations.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Moorlach and Walters Chat About County’s Homelessness Issues
Each gives the other “tasks to pursue,” says John Moorlach,
chairman of both the Board of Supervisors and the county commission
to end homelessness.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Should Empty Bus Station Be Made a Homeless Shelter?
Supervisor John Moorlach wants the now-closed bus depot across
from the Orange County Civic Center opened for those without
shelter. Santa Ana leaders are not enthusiastic about the idea.
Posted inCountywide, Dana Point, Top Stories
Group Makes Gains on Plastic Bags Ban but Still Faces Opposition
Two coastal city councils will consider banning bags Tuesday night. The issues are environmental harm versus cost and personal freedom.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
CalOptima Board Takes First Steps to Join ‘Dual-Eligible’ Pilot Project
A statewide experiment is aimed at cutting costs and
streamlining care for people eligible for both Medi-Cal and
Medicare.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Health & Wellness
Community Editorial: A Personal Experience Without Laura’s Law
Community Editorial Board member Gene Howard talks about his
son’s mental illness and urges county supervisors to adopt Laura’s
Law.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
‘Never Ever Give Up’ Gets OC Community Foundation Grant
A local charity that makes care packages for children with
cancer and became a Facebook phenomenon is awarded $2,500.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Investigative, Top Stories
OC Mental Health Director: Laura’s Law Off the Table in Orange County
County lawyers have advised that it’s illegal to use state funds
for fully implementing the law.
