<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ladera Health Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ladera Health Watch is a resident-led initiative focused on sharing reliable information, supporting independent research, and advocating for a healthier, more transparent Ladera Ranch.]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/official-updates</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:43:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ochealthwatch.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES TIMES INVESTIGATES LADERA CANCER CONCERNS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Times published an in-depth investigation into Ladera Ranch’s rare pediatric cancer cases and the community’s search for answers. The story examined the reported Ewing sarcoma cases, environmental questions involving pesticides, abandoned wells and the nearby landfill, and Ladera Health Watch’s work with researchers, elected officials and public agencies to pursue testing, research and greater transparency.  Read the LA Times Investigation here.]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/los-angeles-times-investigates-ladera-cancer-concerns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a946c1363729de8ec7d0936</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:47:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_a39fa935afba4785baa1d681b34122eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDPH Launches Ladera Cancer Page; LARMAC Extends Pesticide Pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several significant developments are underway involving cancer surveillance, environmental-health research and pesticide policy in Ladera Ranch. California Department of Public Health Creates Ladera Ranch Cancer Concern Page The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has created a dedicated public page addressing cancer concerns in Ladera Ranch. CDPH confirms that the California Cancer Registry is conducting a focused assessment of cancer incidence in the Ladera Ranch area in response...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/ladera-ranch-health-investigation-moves-forward-on-cancer-data-research-and-pesticide-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a933e147ba802b41b8fd2f1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:25:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_824e7ba4c91d4b21ab4649b86dcafbea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jaclynfrenchesq</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladera Ranch in the News: Cancer Concerns, Pesticides and Environmental Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ladera Ranch's reported cancer cases and the community's efforts to obtain a thorough environmental-health review have received sustained local and national news coverage. The reporting below documents the progression of the issue, from families first raising concerns about multiple rare cancer diagnoses, to calls for state and federal review, public meetings, pesticide-policy changes and the broader impact of Ladera's advocacy across Orange County. Selected News Coverage Orange County...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/nbc-los-angeles-covers-our-community-s-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84f7076e0912670a095f77</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:26:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_5039d5ccaa3247e391b58e4bd6e9d345~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_850,h_478,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSUF Researchers to begin testing in Ladera, CSUD extends pesticide pause, county investigation continues &#38; more]]></title><description><![CDATA[BIG UPDATE: Researchers at Cal State Fullerton have agreed to begin preliminary water and soil testing in Ladera Ranch, potentially as early as this week.   Here are the five biggest updates from the week:   1. CSUF RESEARCHERS WILL BEGIN ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING We met with a Cal State Fullerton research team Thursday to begin developing a water and soil testing plan for Ladera, with the possibility of adding air monitoring as the work develops. We hope to begin testing this week, depending on...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/weekly-update-csuf-researchers-to-begin-testing-in-ladera-csud-extends-pesticide-pause-county-inve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84d2af8cfa01baa5a18f6d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d03ff_e754e875c85f4cce8d1ae895930633da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Registry, CUSD Pause + 4 Investigations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the six biggest things happening right now:   1. Cancer Registry results are now expected this fall. We had hoped to have the California Cancer Registry analysis sooner, but CDPH has indicated the results are now expected sometime this fall. Those results will help determine whether government agencies move forward with additional investigation and environmental testing. In the meantime, we are working on a plan for carefully designed independent environmental testing so we don't...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/weekly-update-cancer-registry-cusd-pause-4-investigations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84d2056f644c8dfb495431</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:44:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8a43a8a5832846ceba66aa223c3b9880.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CDPH Details, Government Coordination &#38; Organic Policy Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dear Ladera Health Watch Supporters, This past week, much of our work focused on obtaining clearer information from public-health agencies, coordinating the many government offices now involved, and developing the substance of a long-term organic land-management policy for Ladera Ranch.   ON CANCER RESEARCH New details from the California Department of Public Health. We already knew that the California Cancer Registry was analyzing cancer incidence in Ladera Ranch. This week, CDPH provided...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/weekly-update-new-cdph-details-government-coordination-organic-policy-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84cfea3a73f167659f0616</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:41:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_586da33732c344fbbcc1aeb10ca9788c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay Updated with Ladera Health Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who has supported Ladera Health Watch since we first began looking into the health and environmental concerns affecting our community several months ago. As this effort continues to grow, we want to make sure residents receive accurate, direct updates from Ladera Health Watch about our ongoing work with government agencies, elected officials, researchers, and community partners. That’s why we have begun sending weekly email updates. To join the email list, please...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/stay-updated-with-ladera-health-watch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e57c7879f0041e505a957</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_3b058f5e95d64bd0a4b920cc73fbf98e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capistrano Unified Pauses Routine Weed Spraying at Ladera Health Watch’s Request]]></title><description><![CDATA[A very important update: Capistrano Unified School District has implemented a 60-day pause on the routine use of landscape maintenance products and spray applications used for weed management while the district evaluates alternative products and maintenance practices. This applies to all schools in the district. We want to give special thanks to CUSD Trustee Lisa Zollinger for listening to the concerns of Ladera Ranch families and helping move this precautionary step forward. Lisa responded...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/capistrano-unified-pauses-routine-weed-spraying-at-ladera-health-watch-s-request</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e54d73e0c16484ff67a76</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:20:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_9832fb5e85c842e5917fdb192ce06868~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nukrik1717</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Ladera Health Watch Has Been Working On]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want to give everyone a broader update on what Ladera Health Watch has been working on since the beginning, because there are a lot of moving pieces and it can be hard to follow everything through Facebook comments. Since May, our focus has been very simple: to try to figure out if something unusual is happening in Ladera, and if so, why? We have been looking at every reasonable environmental factor we can think of. That includes but is not limited to pesticides, water, soil and grading...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/what-ladera-health-watch-has-been-working-on</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e53da3e0c16484ff677a8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b76f3f91d78a4a33958eb6965fa66d37.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than 400 Residents Attend Ladera Ranch Meeting on Cancer Concerns and Environmental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 400 residents attended a community meeting at Ladera Ranch Middle School to discuss reported cancer cases, environmental-health concerns and potential next steps for investigation and prevention. The meeting brought together residents, affected families and elected officials from multiple levels of government. Speakers included Assemblymembers Kate Sanchez and Diane Dixon, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, and representatives from the offices of State Senator Catherine...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/400-residents-rally-for-testing-and-organic-land-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e51243e0c16484ff66fa4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:06:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_e9b1b591a9624f12ab2a2dac517b20ee~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_771,h_434,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARMAC announces a 60-day pause on the routine use of certain weed-control and plant-growth products in Ladera Ranch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement from LARMAC]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/larmac-announces-a-60-day-pause-on-the-routine-use-of-certain-weed-control-and-plant-growth-products</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e46e27dabe77cc22276f4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:22:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_6cc5d9e380054fa18acb2a4450b2081d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LARMAC agrees to form a resident advisory committee on pest management]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the July 8 LARMAC board meeting, the board agreed to form a resident advisory committee focused on Integrated Pest Management (IPM): the practices, products, and notice procedures used for pesticide, herbicide, and rodenticide applications in Ladera Ranch’s common areas. We want to thank the LARMAC board for engaging constructively on this. Board members are resident volunteers, same as us, and this outcome reflects a genuine, collaborative conversation, not a dispute. We’re looking...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/larmac-agrees-to-form-a-resident-advisory-committee-on-pest-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84f8616e0912670a096287</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_5b8d143aae13487bbe22aa7b2042503f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_359,h_140,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Attorney’s Office formally asked the EPA to investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly member Dixon and Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/another-significant-development-from-us-attorney-s-office</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e458a879f0041e50577f0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:19:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_4c8aef214bee416891c814655248b9c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_975,h_488,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elected officials are now publicly acknowledging Ladera Ranch resident's concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly member Dixon and Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/elected-officials-are-now-publicly-acknowledging-ladera-ranch-resident-s-concerns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e4470879f0041e5057536</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3d03ff_18b7107442f0483caaef7359a3ef1b66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Pressure Is Driving Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[County and state leaders are taking notice, and an official investigation is now underway.]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/public-pressure-is-driving-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e40e43e0c16484ff643a5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_1d2859f17ee247c8a0bd5302ef37784e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you for joining]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community Update]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/test</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e1a1c4c505700a9ebd9fd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:09:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f59d95ded3bd46d697597ebfea530cc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents have started a petition asking LARMAC to suspend certain pesticides]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Ladera Ranch residents, including members of Ladera Health Watch, have started a petition on Change.org asking LARMAC to suspend certain pesticide products in common areas and adopt further Integrated Pest Management practices. We’re sharing this petition because residents within our group asked us to, not because Ladera Health Watch has independently verified every claim it makes. As with everything else on this site: no cancer cluster has been officially determined in Ladera...]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/residents-have-started-a-petition-asking-larmac-to-suspend-certain-pesticides</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84f9d3c04fe219c10fa124</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_6f36d6928d3d419cb622ee66b65cb11a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advisory Board Formed, first meeting held. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident advisors met with LARMAC to advance an organic-first plan, stronger pesticide transparency, and a possible Board vote as early as September 9.]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/advisory-board-formed-first-meeting-held</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e530c2aa0dd3fa165ab96</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:12:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ee57b_164e314a88e84c89af67be11ba200aeb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_234,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We've requested a formal analysis from the California Cancer Registry]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May 2026, a group of Ladera Ranch parents and residents submitted a formal request to the California Cancer Registry, asking the state to analyze self-reported cancer cases in our community. That analysis is still pending, and we will share the results here as soon as we have them, whatever they show. We want to be clear about what this request is and isn’t. It is a reasonable step toward getting real data instead of relying on word of mouth. It is not a claim that a cancer cluster exists....]]></description><link>https://www.ochealthwatch.org/post/we-ve-requested-a-formal-analysis-from-the-california-cancer-registry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84f52d3a73f167659f4f3e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/314a5b273a49670b391ac67bd76b3629.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jackie French</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>