Category: Orange County News

Kim, Grassley, Smith renew push for student loan reform bill following alarming GAO report  

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) published an alarming report, finding that a vast majority – 91 percent – of colleges mislead potential students on the true cost of their education. After reviewing the report, U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA-39) and Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) renewed their push for Read More

Kraft Heinz Foods Company recalls ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products due to possible cross-contamination from under-processed products

Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Kirksville, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,400 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products due to possible cross-contamination with under-processed products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The ready-to-eat ham and cheese loaf products were produced on Oct. Read More

Assembly Republicans introduce ‘California Promise’ priorities, solutions on first day of new legislative session

During the first day of the new legislative session, Assembly Republicans announced their priorities and several specific legislative proposals that will be officially introduced shortly after swearing in ceremonies commence today. Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) says the ‘California Promise’ package of solutions is desperately needed to address Read More

Santa “cruises” into Long Beach to spread holiday cheer at Parkers’ Lighthouse

On Saturday, Dec. 3, Santa gave his reindeer a break and sailed into the Long Beach Harbor to visit families of the Long Beach community at Parkers’ Lighthouse. The annual breakfast that comes with a chance to meet Santa Claus raises funds each year to support MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Read More

WalletHub study: 2022’s states most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud

With the average data breach in 2022 costing $9.44 million and taking 277 days to contain, the free credit-monitoring website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft & Fraud, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. To determine where Americans are most susceptible to Read More

CalOptima Health launches largest cancer prevention program with record $50.1 million investment

CalOptima Health announced a five-year, $50.1 million Comprehensive Community Cancer Screening and Support Program designed to achieve the lowest incidence rate nationwide for late-stage breast, cervical, colon and certain lung cancers. This is the single largest investment in a disease prevention program in the health plan’s history. “With rare exception, Read More