CDC Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus discovered in 2019, are both contagious respiratory illnesses, meaning they affect people’s lungs and breathing, and can be spread to others. Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. Lisa Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H., senior director of

The Orange County Transportation Authority, in cooperation with Caltrans, is widening the San Diego Freeway (I-405) between SR-73 and I-605.The project is improving 16 miles of I-405 between the SR-73 freeway in Costa Mesa and I-605 near the Los Angeles County line. Construction updates are as follows: Nightly Consecutive Ramp Closures Scheduled for Six Months Crews are scheduled to close the following

The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling. Medicare is often complex and confusing. HICAP offers one-on-one counseling to help Medicare beneficiaries and their families, friends and caregivers, understand their Medicare benefits and best healthcare options. HICAP is part of the national network of State Health Insurance Assistance

Rabbi Eric Dangott will livestream services via Zoom on Friday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 21, services at 9:30 a.m. Any new Congregation Sholom members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive the Zoom invitation. Text to Jeff at (714) 642-0122 email or him at jfsacks@gmail.com. The link will have the meeting ID and password embedded. Those who want