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Amazing video of the Santa Ana River Trail before and after the homeless were removed

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Homeless, News, Orange County Leave a comment

Chairman’s Homelessness Update: After Clearing the Riverbed, Orange County Invests in Long-Term Solutions for Homelessness

Santa Ana, Calif. (March 2, 2018) – Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Andrew Do provides the sixth edition of his weekly update on the continuous and consistent progress in addressing homelessness.

SANTA ANA RIVERBED: BEFORE AND AFTER

The County delivered on its promise to motel-shelter all those living on the riverbed. Here is an aerial view of the riverbed before and after sheltering over 700 homeless individuals: Continue reading→

Update regarding the removal of the homeless from the Santa Ana River Trail

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Homeless, News, Orange County, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Orange County Sheriff Leave a comment

Environmental Remediation Project Update: February 9, 2018

Santa Ana, Calif. (February 9, 2018) – Below please find updates on the environmental remediation project that required the County of Orange to temporarily close a portion of the Santa Ana River Trail from Memory Lane/Garden Grove Boulevard in Orange to Taft Avenue/Ball Road in Anaheim beginning January 22.

Project Status Updates: Continue reading→

The County will begin clearing the homeless out of the Santa Ana River Trail this Friday

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Homeless, News, Orange County Sheriff, Police Leave a comment

County Announces Enforcement of Public Hours, Closure of One Area Along Santa Ana River Trail

Santa Ana, CA (Oct. 30, 2017) — On Friday, November 3, 2017, the County of Orange will begin active enforcement of public hours along the recreational Santa Ana River Trail (SART) that runs adjacent to the Santa Ana River flood control channel. In addition, beginning November 10, the County will permanently close to public use the west side of the flood control channel between 17th Street and Adams Avenue in the City of Fountain Valley.

OC Parks and the Orange County Flood Control District have had permanently posted signage declaring the public access hours along the entirety of the trail, though the hours have been inconsistently enforced. The public access hours will remain the same as currently posted, November 1-February 28 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 1-October 31 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Starting November 3, 2017, individuals who access the SART outside of the posted hours will be in violation of state trespass laws and subject to citation. Continue reading→

An Anaheim woman is the first O.C. resident to get the West Nile virus this year

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Disease, Health Care, News, OC Vector Control District Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: August 3, 2016

Contact: Jessica Good, Public Information Officer, (714) 834-2178, JGood@ochca.com

ORANGE COUNTY REPORTS FIRST HUMAN WEST NILE VIRUS CASE OF 2016

(Santa Ana, CA) – An Anaheim female in her 60s has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the first human WNV infection in Orange County this year. The woman was admitted to the hospital in July with symptoms of West Nile Virus, and is still in serious condition.

In 2015, there were 97 reported human infections of WNV and 8 WNV-related deaths reported in Orange County.

“West Nile Virus is endemic in Orange County, recurring every year during the summer months and continuing into the fall,” said Dr. Eric Handler, County Health Officer. “The best way to avoid West Nile Virus infection is to take precautionary measures to avoid mosquito bites.” Continue reading→

Free O.C. blood pressure screenings on Love Your Heart Day, 2/11

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Health Care, News, Orange County Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: February 8, 2016

Contact: (714) 834-2178

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS ON “LOVE YOUR HEART DAY,” FEBRUARY 11, 2016

(Santa Ana) – With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many of us think about matters of the heart. This year, give yourself and loved ones a healthy gift from the heart by getting a free blood pressure screening on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) joins community partners and Live Well San Diego to celebrate “Love Your Heart” – a one-day event that empowers participants to take charge of their health by knowing their numbers. Continue reading→

Upcoming freeway closure information

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, Public Works, Traffic, Transportation Leave a comment

Upcoming freeway closure information, courtesy of Caltrans

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2016) – During February, Caltrans will conduct three significant road projects that could impact Anaheim residents and commuters. Please be advised of the following dates and locations. Additional details can be found by clicking of the web links for each project. Detour signs will be posted to alert motorists of the closures.

Please note that during the weekend of Feb. 19 to 21, all lanes of the 91 freeway between the 71 freeway and Interstate 15 in Corona will be closed, weather permitting. Continue reading→

The OCTA is offering free bus rides on New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, News, OCTA, Transportation Leave a comment

OCTA Offering Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve

Free bus rides on New Year’s Eve is back! So go ahead and plan a fun night on the town and OC Bus will get you there and back safely. OCTA is providing free rides on any fixed route bus beginning on Thursday December 31st at 6 pm and extending through 2:30 am on Friday January 1st.

Taking the bus is pretty easy. Even after a great party you can probably figure things out. Just in case, you can find everything you need to plan your trip in OCTA’s how to ride section. OCTA encourages you to plan ahead using the Google Trip Planner since not all routes run past midnight. Remember it is free after 6 pm, so bring $2 bus fare if you are getting an early start. Continue reading→

Special OC Board of Supervisors meeting on proposed homeless shelter site set for 11/17

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Events, Homeless, News, Orange County, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Orange County Board of Supervisors are hosting a Special Meeting regarding the proposed Orange County homeless shelter at the Kraemer site in Anaheim on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 11 a.m., to consider finalizing purchase of a site at 1000 N. Kraemer Place in Anaheim for use as multi-service facility to serve the homeless.

If you plan on attending this meeting plan to arrive by 9 a.m. Entrance to the Board Hearing Room will be restricted once all of the seats are filled. Anyone leaving the building after the meeting starts will not be allowed back in. Continue reading→

Anaheim ranked almost last in Orange County in new jobs study

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Economy, Jobs, News, Politics, Santa Ana 2 Comments

Six years ago California’s unemployment rate peaked at 12.2 percent. It is now done to a more reasonable 6.1%. California has created more than 1.5 million non-farm jobs since our last financial crisis, a growth driven primarily by the technology sector and other high-wage industries. But how is Anaheim doing?

To help California residents and inbound migrants find the best cities for employment, WalletHub analysts compared 250 cities in the state across 16 key metrics to determine the best and worst California cities in which to find a new job.

Here are some of the key findings of the new WalletHub jobs study with regards to cities in Orange County (note that you will have to scroll down quite a bit to find how Anaheim ranked): Continue reading→

Upcoming public meetings for the CA High Speed Rail’s L.A. to Anaheim project section

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, ARTIC, Events, High Speed Rail, News, Transportation Leave a comment

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) will be hosting six community open house meetings in the LA-Anaheim Project Section from October 15 through October 28. The first meeting on the 15th is at the Anaheim ARTIC train station from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. These meetings are to update the public on the progress and refinements made as well as to gather public feedback on the proposed alternatives. The LA-Anaheim corridor is a critical link that will connect the many diverse communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties with an allegedly cleaner and more efficient mode of transportation.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Los Angeles to Anaheim Project Section will connect Los Angeles and Orange counties with high-speed rail traveling from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), along the existing Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor currently used by commuter, regional and freight rail providers (Metrolink, AMTRAK and BNSF). The Authority is preparing to begin the evaluation of proposed alternatives and invites you to come and learn about the project, ask questions and provide early feedback. Continue reading→