Toiletries aren’t the only hot commodity during the ongoing pandemic—one Orange County animal shelter says pets are being adopted at an unusually high rate as people seek furry companionship during the lockdown. The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter has seen an uptick in adoptions in recent months, said Laguna Beach Police department civilian services administrator Jim…
Animal Lovers Turn to Adopted Pets for Company During Pandemic
January 16, 2021
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Orange County Reports 82 More COVID-19 Deaths, 3,158 Cases
January 15, 2021
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SANTA ANA (CNS)—Orange County Jan. 15 reported 82 more COVID-19 fatalities, a record for a daily batch, and 3,158 new cases as hospitalizations continued a trend downward. Since Jan. 10, the county has reported 236 deaths. Last week, the county logged 140 deaths. The death reports are staggered and sometimes take weeks to be logged,…
Campaign Filing Deadline Approaches for Open Orange County Supervisor Seat
January 15, 2021
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The clock is ticking for those hoping to appear on the ballot for the upcoming Orange County Board of Supervisor’s special election. The filing deadline for candidacy is Jan. 25, and as of Jan. 15, just two local candidates—former state senator John Moorlach and Fountain Valley Mayor Michael Vo—had qualified for the March 9 vote….
Orange County’s Emergency Management Director Resigns
January 15, 2021
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SANTA ANA (CNS)—The head of Orange County’s emergency management department resigned Jan. 14 to take a position outside government. Donna L. Boston sent a note to staff, announcing: “After 26 years in local government, I will be moving on to the private sector.” Michelle Anderson, the department’s deputy director, was appointed interim director of emergency…
Disneyland Announces Cancellation of Annual Passes
ANAHEIM (CNS)—First, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of the Disneyland Resort. On Jan. 14, it prompted the elimination of a theme park favorite: the Disneyland annual pass. “We want to thank our annual passholders for their understanding during this closure period,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement. “Due to the continued…
Orange County Records More than 3,300 New COVID Cases
SANTA ANA (CNS)— Orange County on Jan. 14 reported 16 more COVID-19 fatalities and 3,331 new cases, but the positivity rate is decreasing, an official says. The county’s positivity rate has been declining over the past several days, Orange County chief Frank Kim said. Five days ago, it was 19.75 and now it’s down to…
Senior, Health Workers, Flood Disneyland for Vaccine Despite Tech Troubles
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disneyland’s vaccine super site was flooded with patients for the second day running Jan. 14, but as the remedy against COVID-19 becomes more readily available, many patients say they’ve struggled to make an appointment. Orange County residents can book a timeslot to receive the vaccine through the county’s Othena system, which takes reservations online…
Seniors, Health Workers, Flood Disneyland for Vaccine Despite Tech Troubles
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disneyland’s vaccine super site was flooded with patients for the second day running Jan. 14, but as the remedy against COVID-19 becomes more readily available, many patients say they’ve struggled to make an appointment. Orange County residents can book a timeslot to receive the vaccine through the county’s Othena system, which takes reservations online…
Red Cross Continues its Call for Blood Donations
January 14, 2021
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The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors to give blood as it grapples with a supply shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s always a shortage of blood, but [the pandemic] just heightened what we need now,” Cornell Foster, a mobile operator for the American Red Cross, told The Epoch Times. “The hospitals still need to run, and…
City Officials Ramp Up Effort to End Short-Term Rentals in Irvine
The City of Irvine has taken an extra step to reduce short-term rentals on properties in the Southern California city. The City Council unanimously passed a zoning code amendment to prohibit online platforms like Airbnb and Homeshare from allowing transactions within city limits. According to the ordinance, the platforms must prevent anyone seeking to rent…
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