Interagency Investigation Into Prescription Fraud Nets Three Arrests In Ventura County
Angela Breaux, Daniel Adams and Jaime Galindo were arrested on suspicion of fraudulent prescriptions, identity theft, burglary and conspiracy to commit a felony, police said.
Ventura County Star:
3 Arrested During Prescription Fraud Investigation
Three suspects were arrested following an interagency investigation into prescription fraud throughout Ventura County, authorities said. On Oct. 20, the three people were arrested while attempting to pass a fraudulent prescription in Thousand Oaks, police said. The suspects were later identified as Angela Breaux, 58, of Oakland; Daniel Adams, 21, of Lodi; and Jaime Galindo, 20, of Stockton. (Childs, 10/31)
In other news from across the state —
Los Angeles Times:
On The Town: Women Recognized For Contributions To Cancer Programs
Five women who are dedicated advocates in the fight against cancer recently received Courage Awards at a dinner held at the newly-renovated and very elegant Chevy Chase Country Club. The awards are presented biannually by the Cancer Care Guild, in partnership with the Adventist Health Glendale Foundation. (Rudolph, 10/31)
Capital Public Radio:
Pediatric Patients Help Out With Pumpkin Surgery
Pumpkin surgery is a messy endeavor, as patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children found out this Halloween. About two dozen children gathered to watch a team of surgeons operate on two giant pumpkins - one weighing 72 pounds, the other weighing 106 pounds. (Caiola, 10/31)
Fresno Bee:
The Bee Surveyed Fresno Unified Students About Sex. A Conservative Group Threatens Action
The Fresno Bee recently reported on the results of an anonymous survey of Fresno Unified students about sex education, conducted with the permission of the school district, as part of an investigation into teen pregnancy rates in the Valley. Now, a conservative law group wants Fresno Unified to discipline staff who allowed The Bee to distribute the survey, demand a retraction from the newspaper, and limit reporters’ access to school campuses. (Sheehan, 10/31)