Orange County’s inoculation efforts appeared to be back on track Feb. 23, with the arrival of additional vaccines, the opening of its third large-scale vaccination site, and confirmation its Disney site would reopen. The region’s third super point of distribution (POD) opened Feb. 23 at the Anaheim Convention Center and will distribute the Moderna vaccine. It’s the second hub for Anaheim, which…
Orange County’s Vaccination Efforts Rebound with Renewed Supply, New Hub
February 23, 2021
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Catalytic Converter Thefts are Rising in Orange County
February 23, 2021
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) says it has seen a 650 percent increase in catalytic convertor thefts throughout the past year. There were 542 converters reported stolen to the OCSD last year, compared to 83 in 2019, department data shows. “It’s probably due to a lot of people out of work, they need to get…
Third Orange County City Mulls Hero Pay for Grocery Workers
February 23, 2021
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Buena Park has become the latest Orange County city to consider boosting the paychecks of grocery workers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. City council will discuss during its Feb. 23 meetings a proposed $4 per hour premium pay to grocery store employees at qualifying retail businesses. “Workers at these establishments have encountered new hazards in…
Two Victims Stabbed in Lake Forest; Suspect in Custody
LAKE FOREST—A 25-year-old man was arrested Feb. 23 on suspicion of stabbing a man and woman in their Lake Forest home. The victims—a 69-year-old woman and 31-year-old man who appear to be a mother and son—were rushed to an area hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries, said Orange County sheriff’s Sgt. Dennis Breckner. Deputies…
Orange County Awaits Return to Competitive Sports
High school coaches say teens are eager to return to the playing fields following the recent lifting of a state ban that could soon allow sports to resume in the region. However, Orange County athletes might have to wait a little longer to participate in the long-awaited competitions. California revised its guidelines Feb 19 to…
Proposed Outdoor Shopping Hub Could Help Westminster Reboot its Economy
February 22, 2021
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Westminster’s Little Saigon neighborhood could soon be home to a new initiative officials hope will lead the city to an economic rebound. The city wants to turn part of the area into an outdoor shopping and dining hub that could help struggling local businesses grow sales. Stores and eateries would be allowed to use the…
Wait Continues for COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment, Prompting Continued Closures
February 22, 2021
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Orange County was still waiting to receive a delayed shipment of COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 22, forcing some inoculation hubs to remain closed for at least another day. “We did not get a shipment in over the weekend or today,” Supervisor Doug Chaffee told The Epoch Times Feb. 22. “We don’t know when [it will arrive,] we’re hoping any minute but probably…
Wait Continues for COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment in Orange County, Prompting Closures
February 22, 2021
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Orange County was still waiting to receive a delayed shipment of COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 22, forcing some inoculation hubs to remain closed for at least another day. “We did not get a shipment in over the weekend or today,” Supervisor Doug Chaffee told The Epoch Times Feb. 22. “We don’t know when [it will arrive,] we’re hoping any minute but probably…
Convicted Sex Offender Accepts Plea Deal in Killing of Orange County Boy
February 22, 2021
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POMONA—A convicted sex offender pleaded no contest Feb. 22 to two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of two young boys—including one from Anaheim Hills—within a five-year span. Kenneth Kasten Rasmuson is expected to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The 59-year-old is scheduled to be sentenced on…
Orange County City Looks to Recoup Lost Revenue Through Cannabis Sales
Costa Mesa is moving forward with its cannabis retail plans as it tries to offset revenue lost from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During a Feb. 23 special study session, city council will discuss a staffing plan for implementing Costa Mesa’s retail cannabis tax. The move comes after voters last November passed a ballot measure that will allow the city to…
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