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News from October 2024

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Orange County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By South OC Times | Oct 31, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Orange County rose by $155,000, while total sales increased by 4.1%.

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There were 14,787 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Orange County as of September

By South OC Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 14,787 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Orange County as of September, according to the State Bar of California.

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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?

By South OC Times | Oct 27, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

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Issa opens district office in Santee for federal agency assistance

By South OC Times | Oct 25, 2024

Congressman Issa has announced the opening of a new district office in Santee, aimed at assisting constituents in San Diego's East County.

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Lawmakers question damaged arms sent to Taiwan under U.S. drawdown authority

By South OC Times | Oct 24, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim has led a group of lawmakers in seeking explanations from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs regarding damaged defense equipment sent to Taiwan. This inquiry follows a report by the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General, which highlighted issues with equipment provided under the U.S. Presidential Drawdown Authority.

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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By South OC Times | Oct 20, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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Police seek public assistance after Lake Forest bank robbery

By South OC Times | Oct 18, 2024

Orange County Sheriff's Department investigators are requesting the public's help to gather more information and find witnesses regarding a bank robbery that occurred on October 17 in Lake Forest.

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Issa comments on Yahya Sinwar's death and implications for Middle East peace

By South OC Times | Oct 18, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa from California's 48th District has issued a statement regarding the death of Yahya Sinwar. According to Issa, Sinwar's elimination was overdue and deserved due to his role as an architect of terrorism and his commitment to the destruction of Israel. Issa highlighted Sinwar's responsibility for numerous deaths, including Americans.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department tests AlertOC system amid disaster preparedness efforts

By South OC Times | Oct 16, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is set to conduct a test of its emergency mass notification system, AlertOC. The test is scheduled for 10:17 a.m. on October 17 and will involve sending a simulated emergency alert to residents' mobile devices and home phones.

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Kim hosts Westerman for wildfire tour after Airport Fire

By South OC Times | Oct 16, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim recently hosted House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman in California's 40th District to assess the impact of the Airport Fire, which affected over 23,000 acres in Orange and Riverside counties. The visit included a roundtable discussion with local first responders and community leaders.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department plans DUI checkpoint in Mission Viejo

By South OC Times | Oct 16, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is set to conduct a DUI and driver's license checkpoint in Mission Viejo on Friday, October 18, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. The location of the checkpoint remains undisclosed.

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Orange County home prices rose in August 2024 compared to August 2023

By South OC Times | Oct 15, 2024

In August, the median sale price of a home in Orange County rose by $84,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 7.5%.

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Bipartisan bill aims to end fraudulent practices in credit repair industry

By South OC Times | Oct 15, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim from California and Wiley Nickel from North Carolina have introduced a new bill aimed at addressing fraudulent practices within the credit repair industry.

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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By South OC Times | Oct 13, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Recent Orange County home sales in week ending Oct. 5

By South OC Times | Oct 12, 2024

There were 315 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Young Kim receives business advocacy award from U.S. Chamber

By South OC Times | Oct 10, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim of California's 40th district has been honored with the Advocate for American Business Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The award acknowledges her leadership and voting record in support of small businesses during the 118th Congress.

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Issa and Calvert host Southern California law enforcement roundtable

By South OC Times | Oct 9, 2024

This week, Congressman Darrell Issa and Congressman Ken Calvert hosted a Southern California Law Enforcement Roundtable in Murrieta, California. The event also featured Riverside County Assistant District Attorney John Aki.

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Federal backing gains traction for OC veteran cemetery

By South OC Times | Oct 8, 2024

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration has recently included the California Department of Veterans Affairs' application for a veteran cemetery in Southern California on its FY 2025 Priority List. This proposed cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills would be the first of its kind in Orange County.

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Issa calls for continued support for Israel on attack anniversary

By South OC Times | Oct 7, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa from California's 48th district issued a statement reflecting on the events of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent developments over the past year. On that day, while preparing to travel from Saudi Arabia to Israel with other members of a Congressional delegation, Issa learned about attacks by Hamas that resulted in over a thousand Israeli deaths and many hostages taken into Gaza.

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Issa introduces bill requiring transparency in third-party funded lawsuits

By South OC Times | Oct 7, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald have introduced new legislation aimed at reforming third-party financed civil litigation. The proposed bill, known as H.R. 9922 or the Litigation Transparency Act of 2024, mandates the disclosure of parties receiving payment in civil lawsuits.