South OC Times

Weekly recap of Orange County home sales during week ending March 30

By South OC Times | Apr 6, 2024

There were 227 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending March 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

Soka University of America continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By South OC Times | Apr 6, 2024

Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

Sheriff’s Department in San Juan Capistrano Cracks Down on Distracted Driving

By South OC Times | Apr 4, 2024

San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (April 4, 2024): The Sheriff’s Department in San Juan Capistrano is intensifying efforts to curb distracted driving, a dangerous and illegal behavior that poses a threat to road safety.According to the Sheriff's Department, they are working diligently to deter drivers from engaging in distracted driving. As part of these efforts, deputies will be targeting drivers who are talking, texting, or using any other non-hands-free functions on their phones, in violation of California's cell phone law. The consequences for such violations include fines of...

Orange County Homeless Death Review Committee Reports Rise in Homeless Deaths in 2022

By South OC Times | Apr 3, 2024

Orange County’s Homeless Death Review Committee issued its second report today, reviewing deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2022. The Committee, led by the Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, was commissioned by Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes in January 2022 and includes representation from various technical experts.According to the report, the number of deaths among people experiencing homelessness in Orange County increased from 395 in 2021 to 496 in 2022, marking a significant rise of 25.6 percent. The Committee found that...

Congressman Issa Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition

By South OC Times | Apr 2, 2024

Escondido – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has revealed details about the upcoming 2024 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students in the 48th Congressional District to participate and showcase their artistic talents. The winning artwork will be displayed in prominent locations for public viewing.Issa expressed his enthusiasm for the competition, stating, "Every year, I’m so impressed by the sheer scope of imagination and range of expression that these young artists in our community share with the world. This is their opportunity to present their best...