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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By South OC Times | Sep 22, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Orange County home sales in week ending Sept. 14

By South OC Times | Sep 21, 2024

There were 277 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Sept. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rep. Young Kim questions planned closure of Laguna Hills DMV

By South OC Times | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has raised concerns regarding the planned closure of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Laguna Hills, California. In a letter addressed to DMV Director Steve Gordon, Rep. Kim emphasized the potential impact on South Orange County residents.

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Reps introduce resolution recognizing National Children's Emotional Wellness Month

By South OC Times | Sep 20, 2024

On September 20, 2024, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate September as National Children’s Emotional Wellness Month. The initiative aims to raise public awareness about the emotional health and mental wellness challenges faced by children and teenagers.

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Issa's bill to ban and deport foreign officials passes judiciary committee

By South OC Times | Sep 20, 2024

The No Censors on Our Shores Act, sponsored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27), was passed out of the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 16-9.

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Issa reveals alleged State Department scandal involving migrant coaching

By South OC Times | Sep 20, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, revealed this week that the Biden-Harris State Department financed a workshop where migrants were allegedly coached to lie to U.S. immigration officials to enter the country illegally.

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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.