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Weekly recap, week ending March 9 home sales in Orange County

By South OC Times | Mar 16, 2024

There were 57 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending March 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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OC Sheriff partners with the OC Health Care Agency to support individuals in crisis

By South OC Times | Mar 15, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff's Department has announced a new partnership with the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) aimed at providing better support for individuals in crisis situations. As part of this initiative, the Sheriff's Department will be triaging non-violent and non-criminal behavioral health and homeless-related calls for service to determine if they can be diverted to OC Links, the 24-hour Behavioral Health Line operated by OC HCA.Orange County Sheriff-Coroner, Don Barnes, emphasized the importance of connecting individuals in need with expert behavioral health...

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation to Enhance Road Safety in Yorba Linda

By South OC Times | Mar 14, 2024

Yorba Linda, Ca. (March 14, 2024) - In an effort to improve road safety and reduce accidents involving bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians, the Sheriff’s Department in Yorba Linda will be conducting a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation.According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department, the operation aims to educate all road users on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities. This initiative will involve deputies monitoring and addressing violations that pose risks to roadway users. Violations such as speeding, illegal turns, failure to...

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OCSD to Conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Clemente

By South OC Times | Mar 14, 2024

San Clemente, Ca. (March 14, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is gearing up to conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement in San Clemente this weekend. The initiative aims to enhance road safety by targeting violations that could lead to accidents involving motorcyclists and drivers.According to the department, motorcycle riders face a significantly higher risk on the roads compared to vehicle occupants, with statistics showing that they are 28 times more likely to die in a crash. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, ensuring compliance with...

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Issa, Buchanan, Donalds Lead Effort to Remove Sexually Violent Illegal Immigrants

By South OC Times | Mar 14, 2024

Washington – This week, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) co-sponsored the Protecting Our Communities from Sexual Predators Act to deport and permanently ban illegal immigrants who commit sexually violent crimes. The bill was introduced by Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16) and co-sponsored by Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19)."‘Biden’s open borders have not only made a mockery of our laws but also tragic victims of so many innocent Americans. In every region of this country, illegal migrant criminals – including sexually violent predators – have inflicted unimaginable...

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Issa: CENTCOM Report Brings Hope for Accountability in Afghanistan Tragedy

By South OC Times | Mar 14, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) expressed his concerns following the completion of a supplemental report by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan. The incident claimed the lives of 13 U.S. servicemembers during the withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Biden.Issa highlighted the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding the tragedy, stating, “Since that terrible day, the Gold Star families of the fallen have been shut out by the Biden Administration and denied the full truth of what happened and any real...

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for San Clemente

By South OC Times | Mar 14, 2024

San Clemente, Ca. (March 14, 2024) - The Sheriff's Department in San Clemente is gearing up for a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation this weekend to promote awareness and adherence to traffic laws among all road users.According to the Sheriff's Department, the operation on Saturday, March 16, aims to address violations that jeopardize the safety of roadway users. This includes infractions by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians. As stated by officials, the initiative is crucial as statistics reveal a concerning increase in bicycle and pedestrian...

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Home valuation prices increased in Orange County in February 2024, compared to February 2023

By South OC Times | Mar 12, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Orange County rose by $210,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 14.7%.

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Rep. Young Kim Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Stillbirth Rates Gains Traction

By South OC Times | Mar 12, 2024

The House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee has advanced the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act (H.R. 5012), a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing stillbirth rates in the United States. The bill, led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim, Kathy Castor, Dave Joyce, and Robin Kelly, seeks to prevent stillbirth through enhanced data collection, research, education, and awareness.Rep. Young Kim, who co-chairs the Maternity Care Caucus, shared her personal motivation behind the bill, stating, "Supporting moms, women, and babies is...

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Rep. Young Kim, Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chairs Honor Girl Scouts

By South OC Times | Mar 12, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Girl Scouts’ Troop Capitol Hill Co-Chairs, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize March 12, 2024, as Girl Scouts Day and its 112th founding anniversary, and also honor the tremendous impact this group has on countless young women and girls over time.In a statement, Rep. Young Kim emphasized the significance of the Girl Scouts, saying, "For 112 years, Girl Scouts of the USA has uplifted girls and young...

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Issa Urges CENTCOM to Provide Answers to Gold Star Families

By South OC Times | Mar 12, 2024

Washington – Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has called upon Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Kurilla to uphold promises made to Gold Star families affected by the Afghanistan Abbey Gate bombing. The bombing tragically claimed the lives of 13 servicemembers on August 26, 2021.In a formal request sent to General Kurilla, Issa seeks a comprehensive briefing on the scope, status, and findings from the internal review initiated by CENTCOM following the incident. This review was ordered in response to the advocacy efforts of Issa,...

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Issa Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation Providing Critical New Resources to Federal Judiciary

By South OC Times | Mar 11, 2024

Washington – On Friday, March 8, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, introduced “The Federal Judgeship Act of 2024” to provide necessary relief to the overburdened judicial system. Issa’s bill, H.R. 7597, co-led by Ranking Member Hank Johnson (GA-04) adopts recommendations made by the Judicial Conference, the administrative body of the U.S. federal court system. The bill creates new federal district court judgeships, converts temporary judgeships into permanent judgeships, extends...

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In-custody Death of Inmate from the Central Men’s Jail

By South OC Times | Mar 11, 2024

The 36-year-old inmate from the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana, who has not been identified, passed away at a local hospital on March 11, 2024. According to the information provided, the inmate was admitted into the jail on March 6, 2024, by the Santa Ana Police Department for drug-related offenses and possession of a firearm.The inmate was transferred to the hospital on the evening of March 10 due to a medical issue and was later pronounced dead. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined, pending toxicology reports and an independent autopsy. As stated, the...

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State Rep. Sanchez: California Democrats ‘want to prioritize immigrant rapists & murderers over everyone else’

By South OC Times | Mar 11, 2024

California State Representative Kate Sanchez posted her thoughts about California bill AB 2031, warning about the “bad bill” and the “unacceptable” behavior of the Democrat legislators in the state.

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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By South OC Times | Mar 9, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Orange County home sales in week ending March 2

By South OC Times | Mar 9, 2024

There were 306 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending March 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Inmate from Theo Lacy Facility Dies in Custody

By South OC Times | Mar 9, 2024

ORANGE, Ca. (March 9, 2024) – An inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange passed away while in jail, as reported on March 8, 2024. The individual, who was brought in on March 7, 2024, for a parole violation by the Anaheim Police Department, has not been identified pending notification of next of kin by the Orange County Coroner’s Division.The inmate was discovered unresponsive in his cell on the evening of March 8, 2024. Efforts to revive him were made by deputies and correctional medical staff, but unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased at the Theo Lacy...

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Gold Star Families and Congressman Issa Express Disappointment in President Biden's Silence

By South OC Times | Mar 8, 2024

Gold Star family members and Congressman Darrell Issa have expressed disappointment in President Biden's failure to address the 13 servicemembers lost in the bombing in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. In a statement issued after the State of the Union address, the group highlighted the President's ongoing silence on the matter."Last night was a lost opportunity – once again – for President Biden to finally speak in public about the 13 servicemembers lost in the bombing in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. Once again, he was silent," the statement read.The families of the...

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Issa on SOTU: I stand with the Gold Star families

By South OC Times | Mar 8, 2024

Washington - Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has expressed his strong support for Gold Star families following President Biden's State of the Union Address. Issa criticized the President's speech, stating, "Filled with pointing fingers and placing blame, President Biden’s SOTU address was a defensive and divisive speech typical of a White House unable to acknowledge their failures or accept any responsibility for the disasters on their watch."Issa highlighted the powerful message delivered by California Gold Star father Steve Nikoui, emphasizing the need for...

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Rep. Young Kim Announces Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Scott Wiedensohler as SOTU Guest

By South OC Times | Mar 7, 2024

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has selected Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Division Chief Scott Wiedensohler as her guest for President Biden’s State of the Union Address on Thursday, March 7, 2024.In a statement, Rep. Kim praised Chief Wiedensohler's dedication and leadership, saying, "Chief Wiedensohler’s leadership is evident across California’s 40th District, from his tireless work on the front lines protecting our communities from wildfires to coordinating the initial response to the terrible Tustin Hangar fire incident. He is a hero, and...