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Bipartisan bill aims to protect transitional housing services

By South OC Times | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) has joined forces with Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to introduce the Transitional Housing Protection for the Homeless Act.

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House committee passes bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing wildfire response technology

By South OC Times | Sep 19, 2024

The House Natural Resources Committee has passed the Wildfire Technology Demonstration, Evaluation, Modernization, and Optimization (DEMO) Act (H.R. 4235), a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jason Crow (CO-06). The legislation aims to enhance access to emerging technologies for first responders combating wildfires.

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Rep. Young Kim honored as Stillbirth Prevention Champion

By South OC Times | Sep 19, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been recognized as a Stillbirth Prevention Champion by Healthy Birth Day, Inc. for her leadership on the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act (H.R. 5012). This bipartisan, bicameral bill aims to enhance stillbirth research and awareness.

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House passes SPEAK Act to address telehealth language barriers

By South OC Times | Sep 18, 2024

The House of Representatives passed the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act (H.R. 6033) yesterday, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) and Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45). The legislation aims to reduce language barriers in health care access.

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Rep. Young Kim receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

By South OC Times | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been honored with the Guardian of Small Business Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The award recognizes her consistent voting record and dedication to policies that support small businesses.

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Issa, Salazar introduce legislation targeting foreign officials violating Americans' First Amendment rights

By South OC Times | Sep 17, 2024

Foreign officials who violate the First Amendment rights of Americans will face significantly enhanced measures under new legislation authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), a senior member of both the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees, and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27), Chair of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere.

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Issa, Salazar introduce bill targeting foreign officials violating Americans' First Amendment rights

By South OC Times | Sep 17, 2024

Foreign officials who violate the First Amendment rights of Americans will face significantly enhanced measures under new legislation authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), a senior member of both the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees, and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27), Chair of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere.

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Issa introduces bipartisan bill addressing judge shortages

By South OC Times | Sep 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, introduced the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act). This legislation aims to address the critical shortage of federal judgeships that has led to backlogged courts.

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Bipartisan JUDGES Act aims to address judicial shortages nationwide

By South OC Times | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined forces with Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-48) to introduce the bipartisan Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act, aimed at addressing judicial shortages in California and nationwide.

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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By South OC Times | Sep 15, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Weekly recap, week ending Sept. 7 home sales in Orange County

By South OC Times | Sep 14, 2024

There were 246 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Sept. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Lake Forest Sheriff's Department targets distracted driving violations

By South OC Times | Sep 14, 2024

The Sheriff’s Department in Lake Forest is intensifying efforts to reduce distracted driving. On Monday, September 16, deputies will specifically target drivers engaged in activities such as talking, texting, or using apps on their phones without a hands-free device. These actions violate California’s cell phone law and are subject to fines of $162 for the first offense and at least $285 for subsequent offenses.

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Reps Young Kim & Robin Kelly introduce resolution recognizing National Birth Center Week

By South OC Times | Sep 13, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res 1444) to recognize September 14 to 20, 2024, as National Birth Center Week. The initiative aims to raise awareness about birth centers and their significance in maternal health care.

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Orange County Sheriff's Department emphasizes proper car seat usage during Child Passenger Safety Week

By South OC Times | Sep 12, 2024

During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is urging parents and caregivers to ensure their children are riding safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats, and properly fitted seat belts. This annual campaign, which runs from September 15-21, aims to raise awareness about the importance of car seat safety and proper installation.

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Bipartisan bill reintroduced to close patent gap faced by women and minorities

By South OC Times | Sep 12, 2024

Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) have announced the reintroduction of the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation aims to address the disparate rates at which women, veterans, and other groups apply for patents in the United States by permitting the collection of relevant data.

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Mission Viejo plans bicycle-pedestrian safety enforcement operation

By South OC Times | Sep 11, 2024

The Sheriff's Department will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation in Mission Viejo aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.

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Representatives urge Gov. Newsom to declare emergency for Airport Fire

By South OC Times | Sep 10, 2024

Trabuco Canyon, CA – U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Ken Calvert (CA-41) have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a State of Emergency in response to the Airport Fire affecting Orange and Riverside Counties.

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House passes bipartisan bill promoting secure telecom infrastructure

By South OC Times | Sep 10, 2024

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Securing Global Telecommunications Act (H.R. 4741), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Kathy Manning (NC-06) to promote secure telecommunications infrastructure.

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Orange County Sheriff's Department named ‘center of innovation’ by National Institute

By South OC Times | Sep 9, 2024

Santa Ana, CA (September 9, 2024): At a ceremony in Washington D.C. on September 4, 2024, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) recognized the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) as a “center of innovation.”

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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By South OC Times | Sep 8, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.