Health Department Closures  The primary reason that a health permit is suspended at a retail food facility is due to an immediate health hazard. "If any imminent health hazard is found,…

Most food workers in the State of California are required to obtain a Food Handler Card. [The California Food Handler Card Law (SB602) and Senate Bill 303 (SB303)]  Who Needs a Food Handler…

In July 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved the utilization of a risk-based inspection approach which aligned with the U.S Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations. In an effort to…

The Orange County Environmental Health Specialists conduct environmental investigations when children with elevated blood lead levels are reported. They identify and test for possible lead sources…

Join us for holiday fun at the OC Zoo! Activities include visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday crafts for kids. Come see zoo animals receive treat-filled "gifts" and treats hidden inside…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION SUBJECT Public Hearing on on Tentative Parcel Map TPM2021-131. PROPOSAL A proposal to subdivide a…

Looking for a way to give back to Nature this Winter? Come help us behind the scenes at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s one-of-a-kind Native Seed Farm in Irvine! Every day at the farm is…

Join us on an equestrian ride up Agua Chinon Canyon in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. We will make our way to see the wonders of the Sinks, Orange County’s mini Grand Canyon. Bring a lunch and we…