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 Considers State Farm’s Emergency Request for 22 Percent Home Insurance Rate Increase
State Farm General’s depleted surplus constitutes an emergency, the California Department of Insurance says.
Oakland Mayor’s Chief of Staff No Longer Employed After Outcry Over Handwritten Note
The chief of staff previously served under Mayor Sheng Thao, who faces federal charges for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for political promises.
California Bill Would Loosen Restrictions on the Use of Digital Currency
Current law will require a license to engage in digital financial asset business activity starting on July 1, 2026.
Los Angeles County Will Create Its Own Homelessness Department
County officials voted to set up the new homeless department after defunding the prior agency, which lost track of billions in spending.
California Lawmakers Reject Bills to Ban Males From Female Sports
Committee members heard from an athlete who said she lost her spot on the varsity cross-country team to an athlete who identifies as transgender.
Sheriff’s Department Removes Squatters Who Took Over Parking Lot With Stored RVs
The property owner said a third-party had trespassed on their property and left 60 RVs that were taken over by homeless individuals.
San Francisco’s Auto Break-In Rate Drops Dramatically
Official numbers put the auto break-in rate at its lowest level in more than two decades.
California Bills Aim to Increase Penalties for ‘Swatting’ Incidents
Current state law says a ‘swatting’ threat must be directed at a specific person. New bills would expand that to schools, churches, and other locations.
58 California Assembly Members Drop Their Official X Accounts, Citing ‘Misinformation’
The lawmakers will remain active on other platforms, according to the state Assembly speaker.
Hearing Date Set for California Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
The Assembly bill will be heard on April 1. A similar measure at the federal level failed to pass through the U.S. Senate earlier this month.
