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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Orange County in week ending May 4?

By West OC Times | May 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Orange County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former West OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By West OC Times | May 5, 2024

These former West OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

Home sales in Orange County during week ending April 27

By West OC Times | May 4, 2024

There were 305 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending April 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

West OC Times area weekly mass times

By West OC Times | May 4, 2024

The following parishes in the West OC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Orange County in week ending Apr. 27

By West OC Times | May 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Orange County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

California Senator Advocates for Animal Welfare Measures in Shelters

By West OC Times | May 2, 2024

State Senator Janet Nguyen is championing new legislation in California aimed at improving the welfare of animals in shelters across the state. One particularly poignant incident that has spurred this action is the tragic case of a Siberian Husky that bled to death over three days in an Orange County shelter after being hit by a vehicle.Senator Nguyen is advocating for two bills to address issues highlighted by this heartbreaking incident. The first bill, Senate Bill 1478, focuses on recommending key veterinary practices in shelters to prevent such instances of inadequate...

Senator Janet Nguyen Criticizes LA County Supervisors for Honoring Jane Fonda

By West OC Times | May 2, 2024

Senator Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach) has criticized the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for honoring Jane Fonda, a pro-Communist activist, on the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. Nguyen called the decision "tone deaf" and demanded that the Board rescind its proclamation and issue an apology to half a million Vietnamese-Americans in California.In a letter, Senator Janet Nguyen expressed her dismay, stating, "I was shocked and disgusted upon seeing the Los Angeles County Supervisors declare April 30 ‘Jane Fonda Day.’" She further added, "They must have...

Steel Stands with Vietnamese Community, Calls on L.A. Supervisors to Rescind Offensive Recognition for “Hanoi Jane” Fonda

By West OC Times | May 2, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel has strongly condemned the decision of the L.A. Board of Supervisors to designate April 30, 2024, as “Jane Fonda Day,” a move that has sparked outrage within the Vietnamese American community. In a statement, Rep. Steel expressed her dismay, stating, "Instead of standing with the Vietnamese civilians and American soldiers who were displaced, tortured, brutalized, and killed during and after the Vietnam War, Jane Fonda allied herself with the communist Viet Cong."The congresswoman went on to criticize the Board's choice to honor Fonda on the poignant...

Steel Votes to Stand with Jewish Students, Stop Campus Antisemitism

By West OC Times | May 1, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) took a stand against campus antisemitism by supporting the passing of H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act. In response to the bipartisan, bicameral legislation, Rep. Steel expressed her concerns about the safety and well-being of Jewish students on college campuses, as reported by The Hill."For weeks, weak university leaders have allowed pro-terrorist demonstrators to create an unsafe and unwelcoming environment for Jewish students on college campuses across this country," said Rep. Steel. She highlighted the recent violence at UCLA as a...

Assemblyman Tri Ta Condemns Designation of “Jane Fonda Day” on Black April by Los Angeles County Board

By West OC Times | May 1, 2024

Assemblyman Tri Ta Condemns Designation of “Jane Fonda Day” on Black April by Los Angeles County BoardMay 1, 2024April 30th, known as Black April, holds sacred meaning for the Vietnamese refugee community in Southern California. The Fall of Saigon was a painful and emotional closing chapter to the Vietnam War and the day we lost our country.Today, Assemblyman Tri Ta released a statement following the designation of “Jane Fonda Day” by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Ta expressed his deep concern, stating, "The decision by the Board of Supervisors to honor...

Assemblyman Tri Ta Releases Statement on College Protests

By West OC Times | May 1, 2024

Assemblyman Tri Ta, Vice Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, has expressed his concerns regarding the recent college protests in California. In a statement released today, Ta emphasized his support for peaceful protests while addressing the disturbing events unfolding on college campuses."While I always support the right to peacefully protest, the videos coming from campuses throughout California are extremely concerning," stated Assemblyman Tri Ta. He highlighted the importance of college campuses as spaces for the free exchange of ideas and stressed that...

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Airline Trade Group: Orange County tourism threatened by proposed credit card regulations

By OC Times News Service | 6 months ago

New credit card regulations pending in the U.S. Senate could threaten California’s $134.4 billion tourism industry by eliminating airline credit cards and reward points for travelers, said Marli Collier, managing director at Airlines for America (A4A).

Steel, Colleagues Call for Full Funding of STARBASE

By West OC Times | May 1, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel and 37 of her colleagues have penned a letter urging the Appropriations Committee to ensure full funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE program in the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations process. In the letter, the lawmakers stated, “We write to respectfully request that the Defense Subcommittee fund the Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE Program at $60 million for Fiscal Year 2025. This would represent a $7 million increase in total enacted FY24 funding.”Highlighting the positive impact of the program, they emphasized, “Strong...