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Orange County home sales during week ending June 22

By South OC Times | Jun 29, 2024

There were 236 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending June 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cities located within Orange County have 15,031 lawyers in good standing as of May

By South OC Times | Jun 28, 2024

Cities located within Orange County saw 15,031 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May, according to the State Bar of California.

Rep. Young Kim supports Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

By South OC Times | Jun 28, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) voted in favor of H.R. 8752, the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which includes $1.875 million in community project funding for the City of Chino Hills Fire Risk Reduction Project. This initiative aims to remove dead brush and wildfire fuel near urban areas to enhance public safety.

Issa praises passage of FY 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act

By South OC Times | Jun 28, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) today commended the House for passing H.R. 8774, the Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act.

Young Kim emphasizes urgency in addressing US-China power dynamics

By South OC Times | Jun 27, 2024

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled “Properly Resourcing the Indo-Pacific in an Era of Great Power Competition.”

OC Sheriff's Department opens new Technology Center in Tustin

By South OC Times | Jun 27, 2024

The Sheriff’s Department today hosted the grand opening of the new OC Sheriff’s Technology Center, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness by consolidating three divisions under one roof.

Issa highlights priorities in FY 2025 State Department appropriations bill

By South OC Times | Jun 26, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today highlighted several priorities included in the committee-passed version of the Fiscal Year 2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.

Issa convenes hearing on AMFA featuring Randy Travis

By South OC Times | Jun 25, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, will convene a hearing entitled “Radio, Music, and Copyrights: 100 Years of Inequity for Recording Artists” on June 26 at 2 p.m. ET.

Inmate from Theo Lacy Facility dies while in custody

By South OC Times | Jun 24, 2024

ORANGE, Ca. (June 24, 2024) – On Monday, June 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital.

Rep. Young Kim urges Gov. Newsom against inmate transfer due to safety concerns

By South OC Times | Jun 24, 2024

Chino Hills, CA – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has written to California Governor Gavin Newsom, voicing concerns over the transfer of 39 death row inmates to the California Institute for Men (CIM) in Chino through the Condemned Inmate Transfer Program.

Orange County home sales in week ending June 15

By South OC Times | Jun 22, 2024

There were 51 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending June 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

Young Kim recognized as top bipartisan official by Common Ground Committee

By South OC Times | Jun 21, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been named a Common Ground Champion by the Common Ground Committee for her efforts to overcome partisan gridlock and deliver results. Her score is the highest in California, the sixth highest in Congress, and ranks within the top 1 percent of all elected officials.

House leaders denounce China's actions in South China Sea

By South OC Times | Jun 21, 2024

Washington, DC — House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40), Subcommittee Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06), Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), and Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued a statement today condemning China's recent actions against the Philippines in the South China Sea.

OC Sheriff's Department promotes “Know Your Limit” program at local concert

By South OC Times | Jun 20, 2024

MISSION VIEJO, CA. (June 20, 2024): On Saturday, June 22, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies present at the Yachty by Nature Concert to educate the public on monitoring their alcohol intake through the "Know Your Limit" program.

Sheriff's department plans bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation in Laguna Woods

By South OC Times | Jun 19, 2024

The Sheriff’s Department will participate in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. On Friday, June 21, deputies will be monitoring for violations by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians that endanger roadway users. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and ignoring stop signs and signals.

Rep. Young Kim tours key areas along California-Mexico Border

By South OC Times | Jun 18, 2024

San Diego, CA – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) visited the USBP San Diego Sector Headquarters yesterday to receive updates from Chief Patricia McGurk-Daniel and her team and tour various areas of the California border.

Young Kim receives Champion of Healthcare Innovation award

By South OC Times | Jun 17, 2024

Last week, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) received the Champion of Healthcare Innovation Award for her leadership and ongoing support of patient-centered medical progress at the annual Health Innovations Expo hosted by the Healthcare Leadership Council and House Bipartisan Innovation Caucus.