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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.

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Home sales during week ending Aug. 31 in Orange County

By South OC Times | Sep 7, 2024

There were 359 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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

By South OC Times | Sep 6, 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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Rep. Young Kim hosts roundtable on U.S.-Taiwan relations in Orange County

By South OC Times | Sep 6, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, delivered opening remarks at a roundtable held at Santiago Canyon College in California’s 40th District. The event, titled “Global Ties, Local Impact: Why Taiwan Matters for California,” aimed to explore the significance of U.S.-Taiwan relations.

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Issa hosts judiciary committee field hearing on Biden-Harris border policies in California

By South OC Times | Sep 6, 2024

SANTEE – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) hosted the House Judiciary Committee for a field hearing in Santee, CA, examining the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration’s border policies on California communities.

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Issa introduces bill targeting sanctuary city policies

By South OC Times | Sep 5, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) introduced the Sanctuary City Accountability Act (SCAA) today, aiming to hold sanctuary cities accountable for crimes committed by illegal immigrants shielded from law enforcement and released into communities.

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House Judiciary Committee to hold hearing on border crisis in San Diego

By South OC Times | Sep 3, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) will host the House Judiciary Committee for a hearing titled “The Biden-Harris Border Crisis: California Perspectives” on September 6, 2024, at 9 a.m. PT in Santee, CA.

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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2?

By South OC Times | Sep 1, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 2.

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Legal Landscape of cities located within Orange County: 14,759 lawyers in good standing as of July

By South OC Times | Sep 1, 2024

There were 14,759 lawyers in good standing in cities located within Orange County as of July, according to the State Bar of California.

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Week ending Aug. 24: Orange County home sales

By South OC Times | Aug 31, 2024

There were 250 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Issa calls for action after reports of illegal migrants targeting school buses

By South OC Times | Aug 29, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has called for immediate action following reports of illegal migrants attempting to stop and board school buses in rural East County, San Diego.

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Orange County Sheriff's Department promotes pedestrian safety during September

By South OC Times | Aug 29, 2024

Santa Ana, CA (August 29, 2024): September marks Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is urging drivers to slow down and remain vigilant for pedestrians on the roads. Increased caution can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries, ensuring walking remains a safe option for community members.