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Orange County Superintendent of Schools Al Mijares Announces Retirement Due to Cancer Diagnosis

Costa Mesa, California – Al Mijares, the superintendent of Orange County Department of Education, has announced his retirement after serving for 12 years. Mijares cited medical reasons and the advice of doctors for his decision. He had been on medical leave since August 2023 and recently revealed his diagnosis of cancer. Mijares, who took office in 2012 as Orange County’s superintendent, has been recognized for his commitment to student success and well-being throughout his career. …

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911 Screening Redirects Calls for Mental Health and Homelessness to Specialists in Orange County

Santa Ana, California has recently implemented a new screening procedure to enhance responses to calls related to mental illness and homelessness. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with the Orange County Health Agency, aims to redirect non-crime-related calls towards trained specialists within the health agency. This initiative, which began this month, involves a brief quiz for callers to determine the appropriate response, either by a deputy or a mental health expert. The objective is …

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Explosion Injures 16 Orange County SWAT Team Members During Training Exercise in Irvine

Irvine, California – Sixteen members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team were rushed to the hospital after an explosion occurred during an indoor training exercise in Irvine on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials. The incident took place at an FBI training facility at Irvine Boulevard and Magazine Road, resulting in injuries to the SWAT team members. Authorities reported that one person sustained a leg injury requiring surgery, while two others had minor wounds …

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Insurance Hikes Delayed as Orange County Schools Agree to Record Teacher Raises

Orlando, Florida – Orange County Public Schools and its teachers union have come to an agreement that will see significant raises for most teachers in the district. The deal, which includes a nearly 10% raise for teachers, marks a “historic” moment for the school district. In addition to the pay increases, the agreement also entails an adjustment in insurance premiums for employees, although the full cost of these increases will not be imposed until the …

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