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House passes bill requiring transparent pricing in short-term lodging

By South OC Times | Jun 11, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (No Hidden FEES) Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543), aimed at improving cost transparency for short-term lodging, including hotels, motels, and inns. The bill, led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Kathy Castor (FL-14), seeks to prohibit misleading price advertising and mandates accurate price listings that encompass all mandatory and resort fees.

Rep. Young Kim honored with Geothermal Champion Award by Geothermal Rising

By South OC Times | Jun 10, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been awarded the Geothermal Champion Award by Geothermal Rising for her efforts to expand domestic geothermal energy production and advocate for clean energy solutions.

Issa leads veterans in parachute jump over Normandy for D-Day anniversary

By South OC Times | Jun 10, 2024

Normandy, France – On Friday, June 7, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and a bipartisan delegation of veterans serving in Congress conducted a parachute jump over Normandy, France from a WWII-era plane to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Orange County increased in April 2024 compared to April 2023

By South OC Times | Jun 9, 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Orange County rose by $204,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 20.9%.

Home sales during week ending June 1 in Orange County

By South OC Times | Jun 8, 2024

There were 116 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Soka University of America continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By South OC Times | Jun 6, 2024

Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

Rep. Levin votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By South OC Times | Jun 6, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Rep. Correa votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By OC Times | 6 months ago

U.S. Rep. J. Luis Correa (CA-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

Bipartisan bill targets rising mail theft through enhanced federal coordination

By South OC Times | Jun 6, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) have introduced the Maximizing Agency Integration on Letter Theft (MAIL Theft) Act (H.R. 8596) to address the nationwide increase in mail theft by enhancing federal agency coordination and prioritizing the issue for federal law enforcement.

Rep. Issa criticizes President Biden's new border policy

By South OC Times | Jun 5, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) issued a statement on June 5, 2024, criticizing President Joe Biden's approach to border security.

Congressman Issa commemorates D-Day anniversary with parachute jump in Normandy

By South OC Times | Jun 5, 2024

Normandy, France – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) is in Normandy this week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. He will be available for media interviews throughout the week.

Rep. Young Kim returns from Taiwan and Singapore diplomatic missions

By South OC Times | Jun 4, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) recently traveled to Taiwan and Singapore with bipartisan Congressional delegations led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10). The purpose of the visits was to engage with senior elected officials, defense officials, and business leaders in both regions.

House passes bill honoring fallen marine major Megan McClung

By South OC Times | Jun 3, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3608, a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), to name a post office in Mission Viejo, California, after Major Megan McClung, a local fallen hero who lost her life during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Rideshare driver shoots assault suspect in Stanton

By South OC Times | Jun 3, 2024

STANTON, Ca. (June 3, 2024): On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 7:49 p.m., a man reported to Sheriff’s Dispatch that he shot a male who was assaulting a woman in the 7100 block of Custer Way in Stanton. Deputies arrived and located a 20-year-old Hispanic male suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies immediately began performing life-saving measures before being relieved by the Orange County Fire Authority, which transported the man to a local trauma center.

Week ending May 25: Orange County home sales

By South OC Times | Jun 1, 2024

There were 368 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

How many lawyers were in good standing in cities located within Orange County as of April?

By South OC Times | May 31, 2024

There were 15,007 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Orange County as of April, according to the State Bar of California.

Bipartisan TOOMAJ Act targets Iran's judiciary over human rights abuses

By South OC Times | May 31, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Adam Schiff (CA-30), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and David Trone (MD-06) have introduced the Targeting Oppressive Officers to Mitigate Abuse in the Iranian Judiciary (TOOMAJ) Act. The bipartisan bill aims to support Iranian citizens protesting human rights abuses, unjust crackdowns, and executions without due process by the Iranian regime.

Issa and Cruz back gun makers against Mexico's lawsuit

By South OC Times | May 30, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) have submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States, supporting American firearms manufacturers' request for their case to be heard in Mexico v. Smith & Wesson Brands Inc.