Here’s how five different school districts in Orange County are preparing in case federal immigration agents show up to one of their campuses.
Category: Garden Grove
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Garden Grove Public Works Crews Rally for Raises
The city’s nearly 90 public works employees are pushing for an across the board raise to ease the impacts of inflation and rising healthcare costs – along with specialized pay for things like heavy equipment operators.
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How Long Will The Garden Grove Main Library Be Closed?
The branch, which closed in May, is undergoing construction to enhance program and study areas to be ADA-compliant.
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ICE Raids Spur Calls for Community Aid in Another Orange County City
Some Garden Grove residents want city leaders to alert the community about ICE raids as well as support immigrants with resources in a town where roughly half the population is foreign born.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Former OC Supervisor Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison in Bribery Scheme
Disgraced former Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty to accepting more than $500,000 in bribes for steering contracts to certain nonprofits – including one his daughter worked at.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Leaders Face Off Against Whether to Tell Residents How Often ICE is in Town
Records show federal immigration officials have been active in three OC cities as federal agents recently arrested people at immigration court in Santa Ana, prompting debate on whether local officials should disclose ICE courtesy calls.
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Garden Grove to Charge Residents For Using Bank Cards
Residents in Garden Grove can expect to see a minimum of $2 charge when using a credit or debit card to pay for utility bills and other city fees.
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Garden Grove Sees Fewer Homeless People on the Streets, Housing Still Scarce
City officials said the amount of people sleeping on the streets was reduced by 39%, but advocates question where people went if the city’s struggling to find permanent housing.
Posted inEducation
Garden Grove Unified Starts Livestreaming School Board Meetings
The school board joined a host of local government agencies that livestream their public meetings as officials in two OC cities refuse to do so.
Posted inCulture
The Beating Heart of Little Saigon
Exploring the culture, cuisine, and community of Orange County’s Vietnamese District.
