Orange County and Santa Ana honored the Cambodian community this year, marking 50 years since the Khmer Rouge genocide started, while one local Cambodian organization celebrates 45 years of service to refugees.
Category: Equality & Equity
Posted inCountywide
Headlines From Across Orange County as Fall Begins
A replica Vietnam War memorial wall coming to town, a potential gate tax on Disneyland, cities increasingly cracking down on smoking – these are just some of OC’s biggest headlines this week.
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Orange County’s Biggest Headlines After SCOTUS Lifts ICE Restrictions
Concerns of roving deportation sweeps, immigrant legal aid, a secret corruption probe into a disgraced former OC Supervisor, talks of a gate tax on Disneyland – these are some of this week’s biggest stories in Orange County.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Could Widespread ICE Raids Come Back to Orange County?
Supreme Court Justices removed a temporary restraining order that barred federal agents from conducting immigration detentions based on factors like race, language spoken and place of employment.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Headlines in the Dog Days of Summer
A questionable airshow deal in Huntington Beach, a controversial move to sell alcohol in a park, and Santa Ana police allege harassment against an elected official and a reporter – this is just some of this week’s biggest civic news.
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Santana: Battling For Orange County’s Working Class
A Labor Day look back at OC workers’ most recent job actions.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: A Look at Orange County’s Civic Headlines
Schools reopened while questions persist about what to do if ICE shows up – all against the backdrop of an ongoing court battle challenging the legality of the raids. There’s also a renewed focus on e-bike regulations throughout the county.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Deportation Sweeps Pick Up Steam Again in Orange County
The efforts come as a federal court injunction pauses roving deportation sweeps throughout most of Southern California in a lawsuit that Anaheim and Santa Ana have voted to join.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Grocery Union Gears Up For Potential Strike Against Stater Bros.
Months after grocery workers’ contract expired, stalled negotiations spark labor complaints and threat of a strike.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Questions Continue Mounting Over ICE Raids in Orange County
Local Congressman Lou Correa signed a letter lambasting the opaque manner of immigration enforcement while California Attorney General Rob Bonta has signed onto a lawsuit looking to end the current iteration of ICE raids while local.
