Officials say the rating downgrade is not a sign of trouble. Others question whether it results from the recent turmoil at the agency.
Tag: Healthy Communities
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County Supervisors Will Observe Harvey Milk Day
Tribute to slain gay county supervisor in San Francisco is approved by Orange County supervisors for the first time as the result of pleas from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Irvine, Top Stories
Grants Will Create New National Autism Center in OC
The $15-million Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Southern California is expected to be a leader in fight against autism.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation, Westminster
Westminster OKs Ambulance Contract Despite Probe in LA
The council unanimously approved a tentative agreement with Shoreline Ambulance Co. that begins Jan. 1.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation, Westminster
Ambulance Firm Probed in LA but Fast Tracked in OC
Shoreline Ambulance Co. of Huntington Beach is facing license revocation in Los Angeles but has been given the go-ahead to operate by both Orange County and Westminster officials.
Posted inEducation, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Many in OC on Their Way From ‘Invisible’ to Documented
Although cost remains a barrier, signs indicate that large numbers of youths in the county are applying for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
A Long Road Ahead for Better Treatment of Valley Fever
Thousands of Californians contract valley fever each year, and in part because of a inadequate funding, doctors have relatively few options to treat the disease.
Posted inCountywide, Education, Health & Wellness, Orange, Top Stories
Parents Angry About Outcome of Student Abuse Probe
Prosecutors declined to file charges against a teacher for allegedly abusing special education students at Taft Elementary School in Orange.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Finding Ways to Make Housing More Affordable in OC
A variety of initiatives — including affordable housing developments and appeals to landlords for better upkeep and oversight — are aimed at improving the living conditions of the county’s low-income residents.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Delay Likely on Santa Ana Alcohol and Entertainment Law
City officials will recommend that the City Council postpone approving the ordinance, which would establish new rules for businesses.
