Healthy Communities Archives

Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Westminster

Westminster Poised to Approve Ambulance Contract

by Voice of OC Feb 13, 2013Jul 8, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The Westminster City Council is set to approve a change in ownership of the ambulance company that assists paramedics.

Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste

Local Officials Join Activists in Caution Over San Onofre

by Voice of OC Feb 13, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

At a packed public meeting Tuesday, officials joined activists in calling for a hearing before the nuclear power plant is allowed to restart.

Dana Point, Health & Wellness, San Clemente, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste

Feds Set to Answer Public’s Questions on San Onofre Leak

by Voice of OC Feb 11, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Tuesday’s event comes as regulators announce an “expansive investigation” into whether the plant’s operator rejected safety measures that could have prevented a radiation leak last year.

Government, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories

Ruane Gets New Job at CalOptima

by Voice of OC Feb 11, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Former Children and Families Commission head, who had come to CalOptima on loan, will remain permanently with a $225,000 salary.

Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Westminster

Judge Rules Against LGBT Groups Joining Tet Parade

by Voice of OC Feb 8, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups are seeking official recognition in this week’s parade in Little Saigon.

Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation

CalOptima Selects Members to Respond to Grand Jury

by Voice of OC Feb 8, 2013Jul 8, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The board has until the end of April to answer the grand jury’s accusations that Supervisor Janet Nguyen has damaged the health plan.

Government, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories

County Planning to Cut Latino Health Access Funding

by Voice of OC Feb 7, 2013Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Orange County officials have decided to not renew an exclusive $500,000 grant for Latino Health Access’ promotores program, which focuses on community health prevention. Could this be political payback for a race-fueled controversy from a couple years ago?