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News from August 2024

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OC Sheriff's Department educates public on drinking limits at San Clemente event

By South OC Times | Aug 9, 2024

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies at the San Clemente Music Fiesta educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “Know Your Limit.”

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OC Sheriff's Department launches "Know Your Limit" campaign at summer concert series

By South OC Times | Aug 9, 2024

On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies at the Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series to educate the public on monitoring their alcohol intake and understanding their limits.

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Orange County Sheriff's Department urges safe driving as summer ends

By South OC Times | Aug 9, 2024

Santa Ana, CA. (August 9, 2024) – As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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

By South OC Times | Aug 8, 2024

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

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Student body in Orange County universities comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year

By South OC Times | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the 31 universities in Orange County revealed Hispanic was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Representatives introduce bill addressing China's impact on environment in Africa

By South OC Times | Aug 5, 2024

Last week, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced the Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act (SPEED Act, H.R. 9265) to address the negative environmental, ecological, and public health impacts of investments linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Africa.

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U.S. Embassy issues security alert for Americans in Lebanon

By South OC Times | Aug 5, 2024

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has issued a Security Alert for Americans currently in Lebanon who wish to depart the country. On Thursday, July 31, the embassy also raised the Travel Advisory for Lebanon to “Level 4: Do Not Travel,” the highest warning level for the entire country.

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Home sales in Orange County in week ending July 27

By South OC Times | Aug 3, 2024

There were 193 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Issa joins House colleagues questioning Iranian funding for US anti-Israel protests

By South OC Times | Aug 2, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) joined Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) and 20 House colleagues in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines. The letter requests answers on Iranian funding of anti-Israel protests in the United States, following testimony by Director Haines that Iran is financing these activities.

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Federal push underway for first-ever veteran cemetery in Orange County

By South OC Times | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Lou Correa (CA-46) led a letter with members of the Orange County Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), urging federal support for the construction of the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills, CA. This would be the first veteran cemetery located in Orange County.

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Bipartisan resolution honors U.S.-India relations ahead of BAPS temple's 50th anniversary

By South OC Times | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) have introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res.1394) to recognize the importance of U.S.-India relations in light of the 50th anniversary of the first BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu temple in the United States, which will be celebrated on August 4.

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Reps. Kim and Kelly highlight National Breastfeeding Week

By South OC Times | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, are celebrating National Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7. The week aims to raise awareness and support for lactation practices and policies.

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Legislation introduced against state taxes on firearms

By South OC Times | Aug 1, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) have introduced the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, which aims to prohibit states from implementing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition intended to fund gun control programs.