City Councilwoman Rachel Strong Carnahan’s proposed resolution to reaffirm civil rights and condemn “excessive force” used by federal immigration agents failed to gain traction among her colleagues.
Category: Equality & Equity
Posted inCOAST
A Look at OC’s Civic News as Border Patrol Cameras Come to San Clemente
San Clemente allows federal agents to install cameras overlooking the coastline, Irvine cancels its Fourth of July celebration ahead of USA’s 250th birthday – these are some of OC’s biggest headlines.
Posted inSan Clemente
Border Patrol Cameras Coming to an Iconic Coastal OC Town
Border Patrol cameras are expected to watch San Clemente’s shoreline in an effort to crack down on panga boat landings after council members narrowly approved the move, despite privacy concerns.
Posted inCountywide
Over 1,000 OC Residents Protest Deportations on Trump’s Presidential Anniversary
Over a thousand residents and students across Orange County walked out of their jobs and classrooms in protest of ICE raids on the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Orange County Residents Remain in the Dark on Hate this MLK Day
While the county is continuing to publicly report hate crimes, there’s no longer any centralized tracking of hate incidents in Orange County.
Posted inCountywide
Voice of OC Photos that Defined 2025
Voice of OC visual journalists captured moments of immigration enforcement, protests, community and civic actions, and more.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County’s Year on ICE
Federal deportation efforts kicked off in June this year, leading to a wave of protests, the creation of immigrant aid funds and concerns over who exactly immigration agents are targeting.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Biggest Civic News Ahead of Christmas
Toy and food drives are gearing up for the county’s neediest, Irvine changes course on the future of the Great Park – these are just some of this week’s biggest local headlines.
Posted inGovernment
More OC Immigrants Could Get Citizenship, Visas Under $1.5 Million State Grant
State legislators – spearheaded by Assemblyman Avelino Valencia – are giving the Catholic Charities of Orange County a $1.5 million grant to help the organization obtain citizenship status and other legal documents for immigrants.
Posted inTop Stories
Civic News Around OC as Local Tax Increases Loom
Fullerton and Costa Mesa officials mull over tax increases, campaign finance changes in three cities and Disneyland workers getting back pay ahead of the holidays – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines.
