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

By South OC Times | Aug 8, 2024

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

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Student body in Orange County universities comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year

By South OC Times | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the 31 universities in Orange County revealed Hispanic was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Representatives introduce bill addressing China's impact on environment in Africa

By South OC Times | Aug 5, 2024

Last week, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced the Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act (SPEED Act, H.R. 9265) to address the negative environmental, ecological, and public health impacts of investments linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Africa.

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U.S. Embassy issues security alert for Americans in Lebanon

By South OC Times | Aug 5, 2024

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has issued a Security Alert for Americans currently in Lebanon who wish to depart the country. On Thursday, July 31, the embassy also raised the Travel Advisory for Lebanon to “Level 4: Do Not Travel,” the highest warning level for the entire country.

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Home sales in Orange County in week ending July 27

By South OC Times | Aug 3, 2024

There were 193 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Issa joins House colleagues questioning Iranian funding for US anti-Israel protests

By South OC Times | Aug 2, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) joined Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) and 20 House colleagues in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines. The letter requests answers on Iranian funding of anti-Israel protests in the United States, following testimony by Director Haines that Iran is financing these activities.

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Federal push underway for first-ever veteran cemetery in Orange County

By South OC Times | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Lou Correa (CA-46) led a letter with members of the Orange County Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), urging federal support for the construction of the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills, CA. This would be the first veteran cemetery located in Orange County.

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Bipartisan resolution honors U.S.-India relations ahead of BAPS temple's 50th anniversary

By South OC Times | Aug 2, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) have introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res.1394) to recognize the importance of U.S.-India relations in light of the 50th anniversary of the first BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu temple in the United States, which will be celebrated on August 4.

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Reps. Kim and Kelly highlight National Breastfeeding Week

By South OC Times | Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, are celebrating National Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7. The week aims to raise awareness and support for lactation practices and policies.

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Legislation introduced against state taxes on firearms

By South OC Times | Aug 1, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) have introduced the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act, which aims to prohibit states from implementing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition intended to fund gun control programs.

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Inmate dies in custody at Santa Ana's Intake Release Center

By South OC Times | Jul 31, 2024

On July 30, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at a local hospital.

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Issa announces $500M security aid for Philippines

By South OC Times | Jul 31, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and founder of the U.S.-Philippine Friendship Caucus, announced that the Philippines will receive $500 million in supplemental security assistance. This development follows an amendment authored by Rep. Issa to the House national security supplemental appropriations package.

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Kim introduces bipartisan bill targeting increasing incidents of porch piracy

By South OC Times | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined forces with Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) to introduce the bipartisan Porch Pirates Act, aiming to combat the rising issue of mail theft.

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There were 15,046 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Orange County as of June

By South OC Times | Jul 29, 2024

Cities located within Orange County saw 15,046 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of June, according to the State Bar of California.

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Congressman Issa criticizes Biden-Harris proposal on Supreme Court expansion

By South OC Times | Jul 29, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, issued the following statement regarding President Biden's recent proposal:

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Bipartisan group seeks details on DOD animal experimentation practices

By South OC Times | Jul 29, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Don Davis (NC-01) have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative, involving 25 colleagues, to seek information from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding the Department of Defense's (DOD) funding for experiments on dogs and cats. The letter also inquires about efforts to implement more reliable, economical, and humane alternatives.

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Recent Orange County home sales in week ending July 20

By South OC Times | Jul 27, 2024

There were 269 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending July 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Issa introduces bill targeting Hamas leaders on FBI's most wanted terrorist list

By South OC Times | Jul 26, 2024

Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has introduced H.R. 9153, the Hamas Terrorist Fugitive Act, which aims to add Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad leadership to the FBI’s list of most wanted terrorists.

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OC Sheriff’s Department promotes responsible drinking at summer concert series

By South OC Times | Jul 26, 2024

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will have deputies present at the Rancho Santa Margarita Summer Concert Series to educate the public on monitoring their alcohol intake through the “Know Your Limit” program.

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Rep. Young Kim receives Hero of Main Street award from National Retail Federation

By South OC Times | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has been honored with the 2024 Hero of Main Street Award by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for her efforts to support local retailers and assist small business owners in job creation within their communities.