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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Survey Reveals California’s Top State Parks for 2025
Respondents named Morro Bay State Park on the Central Coast the best for camping, but for wildflowers, Anza-Borrego in San Diego County was tops.
Debris Cleared From Thousands of Properties Since January Wildfires in Los Angeles
Concerns remain about the safety of returning to the land due to potential toxins in the soil.
Rent or Buy a Home? Californians Increasingly Have No Choice
Studies highlight the rising cost of home ownership in the Golden State, especially compared to the cost of rent.
Port of Los Angeles Sees Drop in Cargo Ship Arrivals
Tariff effects loom over California’s ports as an anticipated decline in cargo volume and ship cancellations begins to appear.
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.
