A growing economic split continues to harm the county’s lower and middle-income communities, according to a report by a coalition of universities, nonprofit and labor organizations.
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Councilwomen Bash Newly Proposed Public Speaker Rules
The ordinance, under consideration by Costa Mesa City Council, would ban “unduly repetitive” public comments. Councilwomen Wendy Leece and Sandy Genis call it an attempt to restrict Mayor Jim Righeimer’s critics.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Graduation Derailed
Getting in is the easy part. Financial hardships and familial pressures make college graduation an elusive goal for many students from low-income families.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Immigrant Rights Groups Call on Feds to Investigate OC Probation
Orange County organizations are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to examine the probation department’s practice of referring juveniles suspected of being undocumented to federal immigration authorities.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Mayor: City Has Come a Long Way
Mayor Miguel Pulido delivered his annual state of the city address to a crowd of power brokers at the Bowers Museum Wednesday. Sitting at the mayor’s table was District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, whose office is investigating a real estate swap between Pulido and a city contractor.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Court Case Is Changing Policies on Immigration Holds
The Orange County Probation Department is one of many agencies nationwide that has ended its practice of complying with federal immigration detainers after a federal court ruled them unconstitutional.
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Primary Election Offers Residents a Glimpse into OC’s Political Future
While Tuesday’s primary election isn’t likely to provide much political shock value, it will whittle down the field of contenders for a slew of elected offices across Orange County, setting up head-to-head races between the primary’s top two vote-getters for the November general election.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Undocumented Still Struggle to Find Adequate Healthcare
While Obamacare has helped millions in California get health insurance; there remain few options for undocumented residents. A state Senate bill could change that.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
On the ‘Tightrope’ With Santa Ana’s New Police Chief
Carlos Rojas talks about ICE contracts, restorative justice and what it means to be the first Latino police chief in Santa Ana history.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Seeking More From ICE for Housing Detainees
Ahead of the vote, activists reiterated to city leaders that deportations are tearing apart families and eating at the core of their community.
