San Juan Capistrano, Ca. (April 4, 2024): The Sheriff’s Department in San Juan Capistrano is intensifying efforts to curb distracted driving, a dangerous and illegal behavior that poses a threat to road safety.According to the Sheriff's Department, they are working diligently to deter drivers from engaging in distracted driving. As part of these efforts, deputies will be targeting drivers who are talking, texting, or using any other non-hands-free functions on their phones, in violation of California's cell phone law. The consequences for such violations include fines of...
Orange County’s Homeless Death Review Committee issued its second report today, reviewing deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2022. The Committee, led by the Coroner Division of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, was commissioned by Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes in January 2022 and includes representation from various technical experts.According to the report, the number of deaths among people experiencing homelessness in Orange County increased from 395 in 2021 to 496 in 2022, marking a significant rise of 25.6 percent. The Committee found that...
Escondido – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has revealed details about the upcoming 2024 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students in the 48th Congressional District to participate and showcase their artistic talents. The winning artwork will be displayed in prominent locations for public viewing.Issa expressed his enthusiasm for the competition, stating, "Every year, I’m so impressed by the sheer scope of imagination and range of expression that these young artists in our community share with the world. This is their opportunity to present their best...
There were 156 companies in cities associated with Orange County that received 160 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) have spearheaded a bipartisan effort urging the State Department and USAID to oppose the nomination of Pierre Krahenbuhl as Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and USAID Administrator Samantha Power, the lawmakers, along with 13 House colleagues, called for Mr. Krahenbuhl's appointment to be reversed, citing concerns over his previous tenure as Commissioner General of the United Nations Relief...
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee and co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Korea, has arrived in South Korea with a bipartisan Congressional delegation for meetings with senior Korean elected officials and businesses.During the visit, Congresswoman Kim emphasized the importance of the partnership between the United States and South Korea. She stated, "South Korea is a valued economic and security partner of the United States. As we face shared threats and growing instability in the region, our...
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance to provide additional information about a kidnapping that occurred in Midway City. According to the report, a woman living near the area of Hunter Lane and Madison Avenue in Midway City reported a possible kidnapping on Friday, March 15, 2024.Sheriff’s Investigators successfully identified two of the individuals responsible for the kidnapping of Tony Lam: Nhan Chin Nguyen and Phi Hung Nguyen. Both have since been arrested and booked into custody at the Orange County Sheriff’s Intake & Release Center...
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has voted in favor of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, emphasizing the importance of protecting national security and improving public safety and maternity care in the California 40th district.In her statement regarding the vote, Rep. Young Kim expressed her dedication to serving her district, stating, “Delivering results for my district is my top priority.” She highlighted the bill's focus on reducing wasteful spending while strengthening national security, securing the border, supporting allies,...
Of the 3,182,923 citizens living in Orange County in 2021, 78% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,483,232 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.