Over the past few weeks, there’s been some noticeable discrepancies between state and county numbers, which clouds the picture of where OC sits in the pandemic.
Tag: Healthy Communities
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Emergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Could Orange County’s Food Stamp Program Run Out of Money During the Pandemic?
OC’s Social Services Agency is facing a budget shortfall that could mean an end to food stamps if county officials can’t fill the gap.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
South County Cities Top OC Coronavirus Cases by Percent Increase; Santa Ana, Anaheim Remain Hardest Hit
In terms of percentage growth in cases, six of the top 10 cities were in south county, led by Lake Forest, Dana Point and San Clemente.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Huntington Beach, NEWS, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Water Officials Push Back Decision on Huntington Beach Desal Project Yet Again
The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Agency board directors anticipate returning to the issue on Sept. 17.
Posted inEducation, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
OC Elementary Reopenings in Limbo Following State Coronavirus Data Flap
The state Department of Public Health put a hold on any reopening waiver applications because of coronavirus data reporting problems.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Coalition to Unveil Eco-friendly Refrigerated Shipping Container For Food Storage in OC
The refrigerated shipping container is scheduled to be unveiled at Anaheim High School Aug. 19.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Scores of Orange County Elementary Schools Move to Reopen Classrooms
Most of the schools looking to reopen are in South County, where the virus hasn’t hit residents as hard, compared to working class neighborhoods in Anaheim and Santa Ana.
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OC School Reopening Reignites Debate Over Alternative Education, Charter Schools
It isn’t the first time arguments around ‘choice’ have come up in debates over public education in Orange County.
Posted inCountywide, Emergencies & Disasters, Health & Wellness, Outdoors, State, Top Stories
OC Youth Sports Largely Cancelled as Coronavirus Transmission Rates Remain Clouded by Uncertainty
Youth sports have been put on hold after updated coronavirus guidance from state health officials.
Posted inEconomy, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Health & Wellness, NEWS, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Expands Its Coronavirus Response With Influx of New Federal Dollars
The federal cash was passed on to the city from the state, on top of the $3 million it already received from Orange County.
