Orange County Sheriff’s Department tests AlertOC system amid disaster preparedness efforts
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is set to conduct a test of its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC. The test is scheduled for 10:17 a.m. on October 17 and will involve sending a simulated emergency alert to residents' mobile devices and home phones.
Kim hosts Westerman for wildfire tour after Airport Fire
U.S. Representative Young Kim recently hosted House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman in California's 40th District to assess the impact of the Airport Fire, which affected over 23,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties. The visit included a roundtable discussion with local first responders and community leaders.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department plans DUI checkpoint in Mission Viejo
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is set to conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 18, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. The location of the checkpoint remains undisclosed.
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Issa calls for continued support for Israel on attack anniversary
Congressman Darrell Issa from California's 48th district issued a statement reflecting on the events of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent developments over the past year. On that day, while preparing to travel from Saudi Arabia to Israel with other members of a Congressional delegation, Issa learned about attacks by Hamas that resulted in over a thousand Israeli deaths and many hostages taken into Gaza.
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Issa introduces bill requiring transparency in third-party funded lawsuits
Congressman Darrell Issa and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald have introduced new legislation aimed at reforming third-party financed civil litigation. The proposed bill, known as H.R. 9922 or the Litigation Transparency Act of 2024, mandates the disclosure of parties receiving payment in civil lawsuits.
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Bipartisan resolution condemns Hamas's deadly attack on Israel one year later
U.S. Representatives Young Kim, Josh Gottheimer, Joe Wilson, and Lois Frankel have introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the attack by Hamas on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. This move comes as the one-year anniversary of the incident is observed. The attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 251 hostages from various countries, including seven Americans who remain in captivity.
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Soka University of America continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections
Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.
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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?
These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.
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Weekly recap of Orange County home sales during week ending Sept. 28
There were 170 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.
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Orange County Sheriff's Department urges parental involvement during Teen Driver Safety Week
National Teen Driver Safety Week, scheduled for October 20-26, is a time when the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is urging parents and caregivers to engage in discussions with their teens about road safety. The department emphasizes the importance of safe driving habits to prevent fatalities.
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Orange County Sheriff urges vigilance during National Pedestrian Safety Month
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is urging drivers to exercise caution and stay vigilant for pedestrians during National Pedestrian Safety Month this October. The department emphasizes the importance of reducing speed and being alert to help protect those walking on the roads, aiming to decrease crashes and injuries.
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Orange County promotes safety with National Walk and Roll to School Day
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is urging families and students to participate in "Walk and Roll to School Day" on Wednesday, October 9. This annual event emphasizes the benefits of exercise while promoting pedestrian and road safety.
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Bipartisan OC lawmakers urge full disaster relief funding for fiscal year 2025
U.S. Representative Young Kim, representing California's 40th district, has spearheaded a bipartisan effort urging congressional leaders to ensure full disaster relief funding in the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations. The letter, addressed to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlights the need for comprehensive funding to tackle natural disasters across the country.
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Issa and Scott urge State Department action on Brazil's free speech violations
Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) have called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address censorship issues in Brazil. In a bicameral letter, they urged the State Department to take action against the Brazilian Supreme Court's restrictions on free speech.