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Tag: Orange County Needle Exchange Program
Posted inSanta Ana
Orange County’s Needle Exchange Program is Finished
After a months-long battle, the needle exchange program will not operate in Orange County after state officials pulled the plug.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Continues Battling Needle Exchange Program
Despite warnings from state officials of a looming public health crisis, Santa Ana officials are doubling down on their long standing opposition of needle programs within the city.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Santa Ana Leaders Gear Up To Fight Needle Exchange Program Again
City officials are again pushing back on syringe services after claims of littering and endangering public safety in prior years of the program. It comes as public health officials say the city faces a looming public health crisis.
Posted inAnaheim, Costa Mesa, Countywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
OC Needle Exchange Plans to Open in September, as County Asks Court to Block It
The program faces staunch opposition from the county and the four cities where the state authorized it to operate. A court hearing on whether to block it could come later this month or next month.
Posted inAnaheim, Costa Mesa, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Orange County Seeks Court Order Blocking Needle Exchange
Orange County is seeking an emergency court order blocking Monday’s re-opening of a state-authorized needle exchange program.
Posted inAnaheim, Costa Mesa, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Santa Ana, Top Stories
OC Supervisors to hold emergency meeting on state-authorized OC Needle Exchange Program
The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold an emergency hearing Friday to discuss possibly filing a law suit in an effort to stop the OC Needle Exchange Program authorized by the state in spite of strong opposition by the county and some cities.
Posted inAnaheim, Costa Mesa, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Orange, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Mobile Unit Planned for OC Needle Exchange
In a move lauded by public health advocates, organizers of the county’s only needle exchange program, which was shut down in January, are working to reopen it and take it on the road.
