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OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in Lake Forest

By South OC Times | May 23, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in Lake Forest on Monday, May 10, to monitor and address violations by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in Dana Point

By South OC Times | May 23, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in Dana Point on Monday, May 17, to monitor for violations by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in San Juan Capistrano

By South OC Times | May 23, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in San Juan Capistrano on Monday, May 13. The focus of this increased presence is to identify and address violations by both drivers and motorcyclists that elevate the risk of accidents.

OCSD announces DUI checkpoint in San Clemente

By South OC Times | May 23, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in San Clemente.

Rep. Levin votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By South OC Times | May 21, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

Rep. Young Kim recognizes 21 CA-40 U.S. Service Academy appointees

By South OC Times | May 21, 2024

On May 18, 2024, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) hosted a reception at Orange City Hall to recognize 21 nominees from CA-40 who were offered appointments to U.S. service academies. The event was open to all high school seniors across the district.

Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 20?

By South OC Times | May 19, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 20.

Orange County home sales in week ending May 11

By South OC Times | May 18, 2024

There were 118 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

OCSD to conduct motorcycle safety enforcement in Laguna Hills

By South OC Times | May 18, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will deploy additional deputies on patrol in Laguna Hills on Monday, May 20, to monitor for violations by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

Rep. Correa votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By South OC Times | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. J. Luis Correa (D-CA) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

5.4% of citizens unemployed in Orange County in 2021

By South OC Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Orange County hit 5.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Issa announces district 48 students appointed to military service academies

By South OC Times | May 16, 2024

Last week, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) announced 10 students from California’s 48th Congressional district who received appointments to U.S. Military Service Academies.

Rep. Young Kim ranked among most bipartisan in Congress by BPI

By South OC Times | May 16, 2024

The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University recently released their new Bipartisan Index (BPI) rankings for the 118th Congress in 2023. The BPI ranks U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) as the 16th most bipartisan member of the House of Representatives, among the top 10 most bipartisan of House Republicans, and the most bipartisan Republican member of the California delegation.

House committee passes Rep. Kim's bills to counter overregulation, enhance capital access

By South OC Times | May 16, 2024

The House Financial Services Committee has approved two bills proposed by U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40). These legislative measures aim to assist American consumers and reduce federal bureaucracy.

House Judiciary Committee passes Issa's bill amending U.S. patent code

By South OC Times | May 16, 2024

Legislation authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, to amend U.S. patent code has passed the House Judiciary Committee by unanimous voice vote.

House committee passes North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act

By South OC Times | May 16, 2024

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has passed the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3012), a bipartisan bill led by Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06). The bill aims to reauthorize and update the North Korea Human Rights Act of 2004, which was established to promote human rights and freedom in North Korea.

Sheriff's Department announces safety enforcement operation in Stanton

By South OC Times | May 16, 2024

Stanton, CA (May 16, 2024) – The Sheriff’s Department has announced its participation in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation. The initiative is aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians about traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.