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    OC Sheriff partners with the OC Health Care Agency to support individuals in crisis

    The Orange County Sheriff's Department has announced a new partnership with the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) aimed at providing better support for individuals in crisis situations. As part of this initiative, the Sheriff's Department will be triaging non-violent and non-criminal behavioral health and homeless-related calls for service to determine if they can be diverted to OC Links, the 24-hour Behavioral Health Line operated by OC HCA.Orange County Sheriff-Coroner, Don Barnes, emphasized the importance of connecting individuals in need with expert behavioral health...

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    Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation to Enhance Road Safety in Yorba Linda

    Yorba Linda, Ca. (March 14, 2024) - In an effort to improve road safety and reduce accidents involving bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians, the Sheriff’s Department in Yorba Linda will be conducting a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation.According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department, the operation aims to educate all road users on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. This initiative will involve deputies monitoring and addressing violations that pose risks to roadway users. Violations such as speeding, illegal turns, failure to...

  • Local Government

    OCSD to Conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Clemente

    San Clemente, Ca. (March 14, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is gearing up to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Clemente this weekend. The initiative aims to enhance road safety by targeting violations that could lead to accidents involving motorcyclists and drivers.According to the department, motorcycle riders face a significantly higher risk on the roads compared to vehicle occupants, with statistics showing that they are 28 times more likely to die in a crash. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, ensuring compliance with...

  • Local Government

    Issa: CENTCOM Report Brings Hope for Accountability in Afghanistan Tragedy

    Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) expressed his concerns following the completion of a supplemental report by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan. The incident claimed the lives of 13 U.S. servicemembers during the withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Biden.Issa highlighted the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding the tragedy, stating, “Since that terrible day, the Gold Star families of the fallen have been shut out by the Biden Administration and denied the full truth of what happened and any real...

  • Local Government

    Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for San Clemente

    San Clemente, Ca. (March 14, 2024) - The Sheriff's Department in San Clemente is gearing up for a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation this weekend to promote awareness and adherence to traffic laws among all road users.According to the Sheriff's Department, the operation on Saturday, March 16, aims to address violations that jeopardize the safety of roadway users. This includes infractions by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians. As stated by officials, the initiative is crucial as statistics reveal a concerning increase in bicycle and pedestrian...

  • Local Government

    Rep. Young Kim Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Stillbirth Rates Gains Traction

    The House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee has advanced the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act (H.R. 5012), a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing stillbirth rates in the United States. The bill, led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim, Kathy Castor, Dave Joyce, and Robin Kelly, seeks to prevent stillbirth through enhanced data collection, research, education, and awareness.Rep. Young Kim, who co-chairs the Maternity Care Caucus, shared her personal motivation behind the bill, stating, "Supporting moms, women, and babies is...

  • Local Government

    Rep. Young Kim, Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chairs Honor Girl Scouts

    Washington, DC – Today, Girl Scouts’ Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chairs, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize March 12, 2024, as Girl Scouts Day and its 112th founding anniversary, and also honor the tremendous impact this group has on countless young women and girls over time.In a statement, Rep. Young Kim emphasized the significance of the Girl Scouts, saying, "For 112 years, Girl Scouts of the USA has uplifted girls and young...

  • Local Government

    Issa Urges CENTCOM to Provide Answers to Gold Star Families

    Washington – Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has called upon Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Kurilla to uphold promises made to Gold Star families affected by the Afghanistan Abbey Gate bombing. The bombing tragically claimed the lives of 13 servicemembers on August 26, 2021.In a formal request sent to General Kurilla, Issa seeks a comprehensive briefing on the scope, status, and findings from the internal review initiated by CENTCOM following the incident. This review was ordered in response to the advocacy efforts of Issa,...

  • Local Government

    Issa Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation Providing Critical New Resources to Federal Judiciary

    Washington – On Friday, March 8, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, introduced “The Federal Judgeship Act of 2024” to provide necessary relief to the overburdened judicial system. Issa’s bill, H.R. 7597, co-led by Ranking Member Hank Johnson (GA-04) adopts recommendations made by the Judicial Conference, the administrative body of the U.S. federal court system. The bill creates new federal district court judgeships, converts temporary judgeships into permanent judgeships, extends...

  • Local Government

    In-custody Death of Inmate from the Central Men’s Jail

    The 36-year-old inmate from the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana, who has not been identified, passed away at a local hospital on March 11, 2024. According to the information provided, the inmate was admitted into the jail on March 6, 2024, by the Santa Ana Police Department for drug-related offenses and possession of a firearm.The inmate was transferred to the hospital on the evening of March 10 due to a medical issue and was later pronounced dead. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined, pending toxicology reports and an independent autopsy. As stated, the...

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