ORANGE COUNTY EARNINGS

Cardiac Science Inc.: The Irvine developer of medical products posted a loss of $1.8 million, or 31 cents a share, for the fourth quarter, compared with a year-earlier loss of $1 million, or 21 cents a share. For the year, the company lost $4.4 million, or 81 cents a share, compared with a $1.8-million deficit, or 47 cents a share, for the prior year. The loss included $651,030 and $43,847, respectively, for 1998 and 1997, from discontinued operations. No revenue was reported.