Category: Orange County

Supervisor’s Attempt to Assuage Vaccine Fears Backfires

April 30, 2021
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An Orange County supervisor’s attempt to dispel COVID-19 vaccine myths backfired when his comments were taken out of context by national media outlets, officials say. During an April 27 Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Don Wagner questioned Orange County Health Care Agency director Clayton Chau on concerns Orange County residents shared about the vaccine. “Is…

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Anaheim Officials Eagerly Greet Today’s Disneyland Reopening

April 30, 2021
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ANAHEIM (CNS) – Anaheim officials are excited about the April 30 reopening of Disneyland for its economic boost not only for the city, but for all of the theme park’s connected businesses in its neighborhood. The reopening of Disneyland, which was shut down in March of last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “is a…

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Rancho Santa Margarita Boosts City Manager’s Salary, Funds PhD

April 29, 2021
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A South Orange County city plans to increase its city manager’s base salary by five percent, and provide her with an annual tuition allowance to fund her PhD. Jennifer Cervantez’s salary will grow from $243,052 to $255,205, after city council approved the salary boost during an April 28 vote. She will also receive an education…

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Orange County Teacher Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune

April 29, 2021
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When Mission Viejo, Calif. resident Laura Wolf Trammel made the trek to Los Angeles to appear as a contestant on the long-running game show, Wheel of Fortune, she never expected to return to Orange County with a secret she’d have to keep for almost two months. The Rancho Santa Margarita elementary school teacher, who refers…

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PPE Equipment is Polluting Orange County’s Beaches

April 29, 2021
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Orange County beaches are continuing to experience a “frustrating” amount of litter, with some waste brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental advocates say. During a study of the impact of the pandemic on beaches, the Southern California Surfrider Foundation found personal protective equipment (PPE) to be amongst common waste. “The COVID-19 pandemic led to an almost…

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Orange County Arts to Receive $5 Million in Rescue Funds

April 28, 2021
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors on April 27 approved an allocation of $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support arts-related small businesses and non-profit organizations. The funding came as local arts organizations continue to struggle with economic losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey by Arts Orange County (Arts…

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Attempted Robbery in Irvine Prompts Investigation

April 27, 2021
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Police say a man with cameras attached to his car captured an attempted robbery in Irvine, Calif. Now, police are looking for those responsible for the botched crime, which happened April 24 at a Ralph’s parking lot off Harvard and Main. Footage from the incident, caught by a car equipped with cameras, shows a man leaving…

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Puppy Fulfills Wish of a Lifetime for Irvine Boy

April 27, 2021
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Young Darian Vakilil suffers from a rare disease called GM1 Gangliosidosis, a degenerative brain disorder caused by a single, but vital, missing enzyme. GM1 strikes young children, causing toxic materials to build up in the brain, ultimately shutting down critical body functions. Darian’s parents struggle each day as they watch their four-year-old son’s decline, but…

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Southern Californians Share Mixed Reactions to Recall 

April 27, 2021
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The campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be a go, and while supporters of the initiative say they’re hopeful for a change, opponents are defending California’s political leader. “He’s trying to control our lives,” Jennifer Harty, who signed the recall petition, told The Epoch Times April 27. “We just need a fresh start….

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Mission Viejo Man Seeks Help Finding Missing Daughter

April 26, 2021
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The father of a 36-year-old Mission Viejo woman missing for nearly two weeks is asking for help finding her. “We haven’t been able to contact our daughter and she hasn’t contacted us,” Morley Grossman told The Epoch Times April 26. “We’ve been worried about her. The phone calls go directly to voicemail and texts remain unanswered.”…

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