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.

INFOGRAPHIC: The Cowboy Code: 10 Principles to Live By

Cowboys carried more than saddlebags—they carried principles: honesty, respect, resilience, and kindness.

Premium Reports January 3, 2026
New California Laws Effective July 1 Could Impact Students, Paychecks, Airbnb Stays

One law requires companies that offer subscriptions, such as streaming services or memberships, to make cancellation as easy ...

California June 30, 2025
Arizona Officials Commemorate World Falun Dafa Day

Mayors of five Arizona cities, including Phoenix, issued proclamations recognizing May 13 as Falun Dafa Day.

Arizona News May 14, 2025
Border Patrol Agents Rescue 2 Women in California Wilderness

Two injured Mexican women, one pregnant, were rescued after spending the night stranded in the rugged Otay Mountain ...

California April 6, 2025
New Virtual Bookshelf Offers Californians Access to Over 300,000 eBooks, Audiobooks

The free digital collection offers titles in multiple genres and more than 20 languages.

California March 29, 2025
Former Congresswoman Explains CCP’s Hidden Influence in California

The former lawmaker warns that CCP influence on California’s campuses, ports, and border should be seen as a ...

National Security March 24, 2025
Newsom Launches New Podcast, Plans to Talk With MAGA Leaders

The California governor described the project as a platform for 'honest discussions with people that agree and disagree ...

US News February 26, 2025
3 Charged in Armed Robbery Spree in Southern California

In the middle of the robbery spree, two suspects took a brief detour to Las Vegas to get ...

California February 21, 2025
CHP Officer Rescues Pilot Moments Before Fiery Plane Explosion

A California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a pilot just moments ...

Southern California February 1, 2025
California Actor Sentenced to 8 Years for COVID-19 Cure Fraud

A Huntington Beach man was sentenced Jan. 6 to 98 months in federal prison for duping investors with ...

Southern California January 10, 2025
New Year, New Rules: Here Are the California Laws Coming in January

The new laws bring major changes to areas ranging from wages and education to housing and artificial intelligence.

California December 30, 2024
California Reaches Goal of Recruiting 1,000 New Highway Patrol Officers

Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged the milestone, adding that more work needs to be done to improve the state’s ...

California November 20, 2024
Expansion of Largest Off-Stream Reservoir in US Set to Increase California’s Water Supply

Eight California water agencies and the federal government agreed on Nov. 13 to share the costs of raising ...

California November 17, 2024
California Metro Areas Among the Nation’s Lowest in Home Turnover Rate

Seven of the nation's 10 lowest rates are in California, as high home prices discourage moving and owners ...

California November 9, 2024
16- and 17-Year-Olds Vote in 2 California School Board Races

This year, a new group is joining California’s voter base as two school districts grant 16- and 17-year-olds ...

Northern California November 5, 2024
Heartbroken Parent Calls for Social Media Regulations to Combat Drug Sales to Youth

'Social media is solving the last-mile problem for the drug dealers,' parent Samuel Chapman said.

California October 26, 2024
Brush Fire Response Turns Tragic When Fire Truck Drives Over Two at Homeless Encampment

A fire engine ran over two people in West Sacramento on Oct. 18, killing one person and injuring ...

Northern California October 21, 2024
Passenger in Plane That Made Emergency Landing on California Road Faces Drug Charges

The Oceanside man has been charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

Southern California October 9, 2024
Film Aiming to Expose Border Crisis Premieres in Southern California

Investigative reporter James O'Keefe said he went behind the scenes of the 'migrant industrial complex' for his film, ...

Southern California October 9, 2024
California Skydiving Instructor Sentenced for Fraud Over Unauthorized Courses

The instructor had his certification suspended in 2015.

Northern California October 4, 2024
Slain Passenger Identified in Los Angeles Metro Bus Hijacking

The 48-year-old man is the latest victim in a string of violent incidents on the transit system.

Southern California September 28, 2024
Ten 7-Eleven Stores Ransacked in Los Angeles by Mobs of Bicyclists

Police said several locations have been attacked more than once.

Southern California September 26, 2024
Orange County Supervisors Censure Andrew Do Amid Federal Investigation

Do directed COVID relief money to the Viet America Society, which had his daughter among its executives accused ...

Southern California September 25, 2024
Suspicious Package Sent to California Secretary of State Headquarters

It contained unbleached flour, tests showed. Officials are investigating suspicious packages or letters sent to election officials in ...

California September 23, 2024
California Should Reconsider Plan to Release Billions of Gallons of Water Into the Ocean: Expert

The state is preparing to release a vast amount of water into the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta this fall ...

California September 23, 2024
Californians Can Now Store Driver’s Licenses, State IDs in Apple Wallet

Individuals must still carry a physical card while driving, but the digital ID can be used at TSA ...

California September 21, 2024
Northern California Woman Sentenced for Overdose Death of Son on His First Birthday

A 40-year-old Northern California woman was sentenced on Sept. 12 to 10 years in state prison for the ...

Northern California September 13, 2024