Sophie Li
Sophie Li is a Southern California-based reporter covering local daily news, state policies, and breaking news for The Epoch Times. Besides writing, she is also passionate about reading, photography, and tennis.
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LA County to Allocate $5 Million to Erase Medical Debt for Thousands of Residents
The county will partner with a nonprofit that uses donated money to buy debt for cents on the dollar.
Oakland Mayor’s Chief of Communications Resigns After Attorney’s Departure
The two leave just a day after the mayor’s public remarks about an FBI raid on her home last week.
California Boosts Availability of Overdose-Reversal Drug Naloxone
As part of the state’s effort to reduce overdose deaths, first responders and many community organizations can apply for free supplies of the nasal spray.
Oakland Mayor Speaks Out 4 Days After FBI Raid, Attorney Resigns
Mayor Sheng Thao said she plans to ‘cooperate fully’ with the probe, which apparently also includes garbage vendor California Waste Solutions.
California Bill to Prevent AI Replacing Community College Faculty Awaits Newsom’s Signature
The measure allows faculty to use AI for course development and grading, but courses must be taught by humans.
New California Laws Starting July 1 Could Affect Gun Sales, Teens, Even Your Fridge
Bars will have to offer drug testing kits, hotels will have to drop ‘junk fees,’ and renters won’t be paying huge security deposits.
SoCal Middle Schoolers Distribute 2,000 Pairs of Shoes to Families in Need—No Small Feat
The goal was to help disadvantaged women and to foster growth in teen volunteers who had to do the planning and problem solving.
Bid to Recall Oakland Mayor Gains Enough Signatures to Make November Ballot
Voters will decide in November whether to oust Mayor Sheng Thao, who was elected in 2022 with 50.3 percent support.
Cost of Living Tops Californians’ Concerns in Online Poll
Also mentioned were housing affordability, homelessness, and crime. The poll found that 50 percent of likely voters approve of President Biden.
Los Angeles Unified to Ban Student Cellphone Use
The ban will take effect in January. Supporters cite the need to address the harmful effects of social media on youth.
