Supervisor John Moorlach says the county might adopt a law for
mentally ill street people that is “better” than current state
law.
Tag: Healthy Communities
Adult Day Care Settlement Reached
The Medi-Cal funded program was scheduled to be cut on Dec. 1.
The new version would serve about half the current users, according
to the state.
‘Beautiful Game’: Oak View Kids Play More but Their Parents Pay Less
The Oak View Youth Soccer League in Huntington Beach fields 46
teams but charges parents a fraction of the registration fee
typical in Orange County.
A Silver Star, a Purple Heart but Still No Benefits
Daniel Foster, who returned a hero after tours in Iraq and
Afghanistan, is facing foreclosure because the Department of
Veterans Affairs hasn’t approved his application for benefits.
Community Editorial: Hospitals Deserve a Seat on CalOptima Board
Hospital association representative Julie Puentes argues that
checks are needed on the “heavy hand” of government.
Irvine Council to Party Hosts: Serve That Beer, Pay This Fine
The council passes an ordinance under which party hosts who
allow underage drinking at their gatherings could be fined up to
$3,000.
Could Nguyen’s Gambit to Reshape CalOptima Backfire?
Orange County supervisors will be given a presentation this week
on the basics of the health care program, but some of it strengths
appear to have been omitted.
Where Are CalOptima Complaints?
Supervisor Janet Nguyen said complaints spurred her to propose
changes to the CalOptima board. Yet records show only five in four
months.
With Winter Approaching, Cupboards Are Bare at County’s Food Banks
Official says the greatly increased need “is a new experience
for Orange County.”
OCTA Will Reduce Holiday Fares and Continue Plans to Eliminate Routes
Half-off fares start in mid-November. Details of pending route
reductions will come early next year.










