Day: May 8, 2022

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach Introduces Artificial Intelligence in Colonoscopy Screenings

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach is the first hospital in California to offer an artificial intelligence (AI) enhancement to patients receiving a colonoscopy. Using the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module, Hoag’s physicians have begun putting the promise of AI to work in detecting polyps and other colorectal abnormalities Read More

California launches workforce development fund to train workers for jobs of the future

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new public-private partnership to create workforce development programs focused on good-paying careers in climate, public health and other jobs of the future, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The High Road Training Fund is launched in partnership with the nonprofit Jobs for the Future (JFF) and California Read More

Newport Beach City Manager Update: Kudos to NB Fire Department, New Queuing for Permit Center

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager All of our City departments went above and beyond in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that was especially true for the Newport Beach Fire Department. The volume of calls and demand for services for our firefighters, emergency medical personnel and Read More

Letter to the Editor: No Better Candidate for District 5 Supervisor than Katrina Foley

There is no better candidate for District 5 Supervisor than Katrina Foley. As Airport Commissioner, I witnessed Supervisor Foley working collaboratively with residents, JWA staff, Cities, and the General Aviation community to develop a Fly Friendly program that will bring relief to noise-impacted OC communities. Supervisor Foley tackled homelessness the day Read More