LANCASTER, Calif.—Samaritan’s Purse is deploying a 50-plus bed emergency field hospital to the City of Lancaster in response to what the evangelical organization is calling a dire situation as the result of the surging COVID-19 outbreak in the state. The nondenominational organization points to the fact that California is among the states with the most…
Samaritan’s Purse Deploys Field Hospital in LA County
January 11, 2021
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Southern California Hospitals Postpone Elective Surgeries During COVID-19 Surge
Some Orange County hospitals have suspended elective surgeries as they struggle to keep pace with an ongoing pandemic that continues to push the boundaries of health care capacity. Local health officials made the call to postpone nonessential procedures following a state health order that sought to more effectively prioritize patient care. The California Department of…
Popular Newport Beach Charity Golf Tournament Cancelled
The annual Hoag Classic Golf Tournament in Newport Beach, which has raised more than $20 million since 1998 for the hospital group and its various programs, has been postponed indefinitely because of the ongoing pandemic. The tournament, hosted by Hoag Hospital at the Newport Beach Country Club was originally scheduled for March 1 to 7. More than…
Cuomo Reverses Stance, Says New York ‘Must Reopen the Economy’
In a stark reversal, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday called for the reopening of the economy. Cuomo, a Democrat who has overseen some of the strictest restrictions in the nation over the past nine months, said during his State of the State speech that “we simply cannot stay closed until the vaccine hits…
University of California—Irvine will Reopen This Fall: UC President
January 11, 2021
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The University of California (UC) is planning to return to in-person instruction this fall, due to an expected availability of vaccines to students and faculty. Its 10 campuses include University of California—Irvine, its only Orange County facility. Plans to reopen the schools were announced Jan. 11 by University of California president Michael Drake, who said…
State Quotas for Housing Meet Resistance in Southern California
Cities throughout Orange County, California, are appealing state-mandated quotas to build more high-density and affordable housing. Some local officials say the quotas are too high and have been shifted unfairly from nearby counties. Irvine, Newport Beach, Yorba Linda, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, and Mission Viejo are among the cities that have launched appeals with the Southern…
Orange County-Based Food Chain Plans to Hire 15,000 New Workers
January 11, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH (CNS)—Chipotle Mexican Grill will host a “Coast To Coast Career Day” on Jan. 15, with plans to hire 15,000 new workers for its restaurants across the United States, the Newport Beach-based company announced today. Although the pandemic has resulted in lost business for many companies, Chipotle officials said their model has allowed them…
Laguna Beach Manager Prepares for Retirement
Laguna Beach manager John Pietig says he’s stepping down in June after more than three decades of public service. “The City of Laguna Beach is an extraordinary place,” Pietig said in a press release announcing his impending retirement. “Our community is involved, aware and very engaged… It is truly an honor and privilege to serve this special…
Orange County Mortuaries Overwhelmed but Persevering Amid Pandemic
ORANGE, Calif.—Funeral homes across Orange County, California, are beginning to buckle under the mounting pressures of accommodating the increasing number of the recently deceased. “This pandemic has created this influx of death numbers I’ve never seen before—ever,” Kimberly Worl, president of the Orange County Funeral Directors Association, told The Epoch Times. “We’re overloaded. You don’t…
Santa Ana Police Probe Shooting Death
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man fatally shot in Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) discovered the victim Jan. 10 at 5:43 a.m. He suffered gunshot wounds to his upper torso, and was found at the 800 south block of Townsend Street. Orange County Fire Authority employees pronounced the man…
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