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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Insurer AIG Reports Profit Dip Due to LA County Wildfire Losses
Wildfire related payouts totaled $460 million as the insurance sector overall deals with increased claims due to natural disasters.
Democratic Bill Author Removed From California Child Sex Trafficking Bill After Heated Debate
The author joined with supporters in an attempt to bring back a deleted provision to strengthen penalties for buying 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.
Port of Los Angeles Warns Potential 35 Percent Drop in Cargo Arrivals Due to Tariffs
The port is expected to see a considerable drop in container shipments next week as a result of new tariffs.
California Child Sex Trafficking Bill Passes Key Hurdle
The bill passed after a provision making it a felony to purchase 16- and 17-year-olds for sex was removed.
S&P Downgrades Los Angeles Bond Rating Amid $1 Billion Budget Deficit
The ratings agency also said that further downgrades could be looming.
California School District Votes to Ban Boys From Girls’ Sports
Board members voted after hearing dozens of speakers representing both sides of the issue.
California Bill to Prohibit Lawmakers From Signing NDAs Advances in Legislature
If passed, violation of the law would be punishable as a misdemeanor under the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Los Angeles Mayor Proposes Layoff of 1,647 City Workers Amid $1 Billion Budget Shortfall
As the city prepares for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, it must also slash spending to close the city’s budget shortfall.
JPMorgan to Expand Office Space in Downtown San Francisco
The multinational financial services firm doubles down in a city attempting to improve a reputation soured in recent years.
LA Mayor Bass Delivers State of City Address: ‘We Must Reform How Our City Works’
The mayor discussed the city’s budget deficit, homelessness crisis, wildfire recovery, and public safety.
