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Federal backing gains traction for OC veteran cemetery

By South OC Times | Oct 8, 2024

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration has recently included the California Department of Veterans Affairs' application for a veteran cemetery in Southern California on its FY 2025 Priority List. This proposed cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills would be the first of its kind in Orange County.

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Issa calls for continued support for Israel on attack anniversary

By South OC Times | Oct 7, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa from California's 48th district issued a statement reflecting on the events of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent developments over the past year. On that day, while preparing to travel from Saudi Arabia to Israel with other members of a Congressional delegation, Issa learned about attacks by Hamas that resulted in over a thousand Israeli deaths and many hostages taken into Gaza.

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Issa introduces bill requiring transparency in third-party funded lawsuits

By South OC Times | Oct 7, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald have introduced new legislation aimed at reforming third-party financed civil litigation. The proposed bill, known as H.R. 9922 or the Litigation Transparency Act of 2024, mandates the disclosure of parties receiving payment in civil lawsuits.

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Bipartisan resolution condemns Hamas's deadly attack on Israel one year later

By South OC Times | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim, Josh Gottheimer, Joe Wilson, and Lois Frankel have introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the attack by Hamas on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. This move comes as the one-year anniversary of the incident is observed. The attack resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 251 hostages from various countries, including seven Americans who remain in captivity.

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

By South OC Times | Oct 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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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By South OC Times | Oct 6, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Weekly recap of Orange County home sales during week ending Sept. 28

By South OC Times | Oct 5, 2024

There were 170 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Orange County Sheriff's Department urges parental involvement during Teen Driver Safety Week

By South OC Times | Oct 4, 2024

National Teen Driver Safety Week, scheduled for October 20-26, is a time when the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is urging parents and caregivers to engage in discussions with their teens about road safety. The department emphasizes the importance of safe driving habits to prevent fatalities.

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Orange County Sheriff urges vigilance during National Pedestrian Safety Month

By South OC Times | Oct 4, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is urging drivers to exercise caution and stay vigilant for pedestrians during National Pedestrian Safety Month this October. The department emphasizes the importance of reducing speed and being alert to help protect those walking on the roads, aiming to decrease crashes and injuries.

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Orange County promotes safety with National Walk and Roll to School Day

By South OC Times | Oct 4, 2024

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is urging families and students to participate in "Walk and Roll to School Day" on Wednesday, October 9. This annual event emphasizes the benefits of exercise while promoting pedestrian and road safety.

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Bipartisan OC lawmakers urge full disaster relief funding for fiscal year 2025

By South OC Times | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim, representing California's 40th district, has spearheaded a bipartisan effort urging congressional leaders to ensure full disaster relief funding in the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations. The letter, addressed to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, highlights the need for comprehensive funding to tackle natural disasters across the country.

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Issa and Scott urge State Department action on Brazil's free speech violations

By South OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) have called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address censorship issues in Brazil. In a bicameral letter, they urged the State Department to take action against the Brazilian Supreme Court's restrictions on free speech.

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Which former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By South OC Times | Sep 29, 2024

These former South OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Orange County home sales during week ending Sept. 21

By South OC Times | Sep 28, 2024

There were 273 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Sept. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cities located within Orange County have 14,784 lawyers in good standing as of August

By South OC Times | Sep 28, 2024

Cities located within Orange County saw 14,784 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August, according to the State Bar of California.

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Lawmakers question Cleveland National Forest's refusal of aid before major wildfire

By South OC Times | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Ken Calvert (CA-41), along with Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Darrell Issa (CA-48), have addressed concerns regarding staffing shortfalls in the Cleveland National Forest (CNF). In a letter to CNF Supervisor Scott Tangenberg, the representatives questioned the management's decision to refuse fire station staff support offered by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) earlier this year.

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Resolution recognizes September 25 as Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day

By South OC Times | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined forces with Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Don Bacon (NE-02), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) to introduce a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 25 as Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Awareness Day.

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Rep Young Kim joins effort recognizing sacrifices made by gold star families

By South OC Times | Sep 27, 2024

U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined a bipartisan resolution led by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to recognize September 22 to 28, 2024, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. The resolution aims to honor the sacrifices made by the families of U.S. servicemembers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Orange County in 2022-23 school year

By South OC Times | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2% in Orange County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Inmate dies at Theo Lacy Facility; investigation underway

By South OC Times | Sep 25, 2024

On September 24, 2024, an inmate at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. Jason Castillo, a 48-year-old from Anaheim, was booked into jail on September 22 by the Anaheim Police Department for probation violation and possessing drugs/paraphernalia in prison/jail.