Kimberly Hayek
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Kimberly Hayek is a reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers California news and has worked as an editor and on scene at the U.S.-Mexico border during the 2018 migrant caravan crisis.
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California’s AB 495 Stalls in Senate Amid Parental Rights Opposition
The bill was placed on the suspense file, temporarily halting its progress and raising questions about its fiscal impact.
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California Mother, Infant Found Dead in Submerged SUV After Month-Long Search
Authorities recovered the bodies of a woman and her infant daughter from a submerged Chevrolet Trailblazer in San Joaquin County on Aug. 17.
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How a Teacher’s Encouragement—and His Late Wife’s Request—Inspired School Superintendent Stefan Bean
Bean, Orange County’s superintendent of schools, has an ambitious goal for students. That, he says, started with one teacher’s confidence in him.
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ICE Arrests Mexican National After He Crashes Into Government Vehicles, Injures Officer
The twice-deported man, with a prior conviction for driving under the influence, was trying to evade a traffic stop at the time of the crash.
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California Bill Aims to Protect Illegal Immigrants’ Children by Easing Guardianship Rules, But Critics See Risks
AB 495 broadens the pool of potential caregivers to include ‘nonrelative extended family members.’ Opponents say strangers could take custody of your child.
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California Art Club’s 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition Celebrates Traditional Fine Art
The prestigious event has made a name for itself by featuring realist paintings and sculptures that employ classical techniques.
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California Judge Orders UPS to Pay $1.4 Million Over Hazardous Waste Protocols
Prosecutors said UPS risked contaminating soil and water sources, and introduced hidden hazards to sanitation workers.
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Los Angeles City Councilman Introduces Motion to Decriminalize Playing Ball on Streets, Sidewalks
Councilman Bob Blumenfield calls the law ‘uncommonly silly.’
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Newsom Says Special Election on California Redistricting Likely for Nov. 4
California is one of a few states that have an independent, bipartisan commission in charge of redistricting.
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California Gov. Newsom Signs Teen Sex Solicitation Bill Into Law
The new law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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California’s AB 495 Stalls in Senate Amid Parental Rights Opposition
The bill was placed on the suspense file, temporarily halting its progress and raising questions about its fiscal impact.
|
California Mother, Infant Found Dead in Submerged SUV After Month-Long Search
Authorities recovered the bodies of a woman and her infant daughter from a submerged Chevrolet Trailblazer in San Joaquin County on Aug. 17.
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How a Teacher’s Encouragement—and His Late Wife’s Request—Inspired School Superintendent Stefan Bean
Bean, Orange County’s superintendent of schools, has an ambitious goal for students. That, he says, started with one teacher’s confidence in him.
|
ICE Arrests Mexican National After He Crashes Into Government Vehicles, Injures Officer
The twice-deported man, with a prior conviction for driving under the influence, was trying to evade a traffic stop at the time of the crash.
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California Bill Aims to Protect Illegal Immigrants’ Children by Easing Guardianship Rules, But Critics See Risks
AB 495 broadens the pool of potential caregivers to include ‘nonrelative extended family members.’ Opponents say strangers could take custody of your child.
|
California Art Club’s 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition Celebrates Traditional Fine Art
The prestigious event has made a name for itself by featuring realist paintings and sculptures that employ classical techniques.
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California Judge Orders UPS to Pay $1.4 Million Over Hazardous Waste Protocols
Prosecutors said UPS risked contaminating soil and water sources, and introduced hidden hazards to sanitation workers.
|
Los Angeles City Councilman Introduces Motion to Decriminalize Playing Ball on Streets, Sidewalks
Councilman Bob Blumenfield calls the law ‘uncommonly silly.’
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Newsom Says Special Election on California Redistricting Likely for Nov. 4
California is one of a few states that have an independent, bipartisan commission in charge of redistricting.
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California Gov. Newsom Signs Teen Sex Solicitation Bill Into Law
The new law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
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