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Former Director of Operations for O.C. pharmacy sentenced for defrauding the U.S. Military’s Health Care Plan

A Florida man who once was the director of operations at a now-shuttered Irvine pharmacy was sentenced today to 114 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme in which kickbacks were paid for prescriptions for “compounded” medications – a scam that cost Tricare, the United States military’s Read More

Steel, Cotton introduce protections against CCP espionage on U.S. supply chains

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Senator Tom Cotton introduced the “Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act,” which bans the free, Chinese state-owned logistics platform LOGINK from being used by U.S. military or commercial interests at ports at home or abroad. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has the ability to Read More

Social Services Agency and Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento host Community Resources & Health Fair

In response to the loss of CalFresh emergency allotments, Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, Second District, and the County of Orange Social Services Agency have organized a Community Resources & Health Fair. The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Centennial Park, near Read More

WalletHub Study: California has the 7th Lowest Job Resignation Rate in the U.S.

With Americans quitting their jobs at record rates during the so-called “Great Resignation,” even in the face of high inflation, WalletHub released its updated report on 2023’s States With the Highest Job Resignation Rates, along with expert commentary. WalletHub ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on Read More

Nominations for Cypress College Foundation Alumnus of the Year due March 31

The Cypress College Foundation Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of Cypress College alumni and their contributions to their profession and community. Past honorees include alumni from business, arts & entertainment, sports, education, healthcare, law enforcement, and more. What they have in common is a commitment to their Read More

Assemblyman Tri Ta strongly opposes legislation to restrict police dogs and endanger public safety

Assemblyman Tri Ta released this statement strongly opposing the partisan party line vote to pass Assembly Bill 784 out of the Public Safety Committee. If passed by the legislature, this bill would significantly restrict the use of police dogs putting the lives of police officers and suspects at risk. “Canines Read More