The hyper-criminalization of communities of color in central Orange County must be recognized in order to implement sound policy that truly keeps our neighborhoods safe. As the City of Santa Ana welcomes its first woman Mayor, let’s focus on unity and not fear-mongering.
Author Archives: Ray Diaz
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Diaz: Francisco Torres and Brandon Lopez, 130 Years and Half a Mile Apart
The parallels between the stories of Francisco Torres and Brandon Lopez highlight how forms of state-sanctioned violence have evolved in Orange County. It is important to remember the names of those impacted by violence perpetrated by a failed system.
