Hepatitis C is a virus (HCV) that can cause inflammation of the liver.It is mainly spread from the blood from an infected person, for example, while sharing needles, or other equipment that has been…

The City Engineers Flood Control Advisory Committee (CEFCAC) was formed in August 1966 to provide cooperation between the Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) and the cities toward the best…

The DUI Education and Court Diversion unit of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services oversees the DUI, PC1000 and PC1210 programs in Orange County. The unit provides court ordered referrals for DUI…

The Court orders approximately 14,000 defendants to an alcohol program each year. The Health Care Agency, Alcohol Liaison Office provides information regarding alcohol programs and provides the Court…

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2025 California Building Code AdoptionOn January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Building code will go into effect in the County of Orange. All submittals made from this date forward will be subject to…

      Photo Source: https://phil.cdc.gov/Details.aspx?pid=7824Staphylococcus aureus (“Staph”; S. aureus) is a bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose of…

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Attention: The California Department of Health Care Services has begun sending text messages about 2027 Work and Community Engagement Requirements for Medi-Cal. This is a legitimate message. Starting…

Klebsiella are a type of bacteria that are routinely found in the human intestines and stool (feces) and do not usually cause disease.  However, Klebsiella can cause a number of healthcare-…