In a period of DACA repeals and attempts to create stricter immigration laws, Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait said he wants his city to feel a little more welcoming to immigrants.
Tag: Immigration
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Deadline for Undocumented Youth to Renew ‘DACA’ Status is Today
Among U.S. counties, Orange County has the fourth-largest population of people eligible for DACA protection, with an estimated 54,000 eligible last year, according to data from the Migration Policy Institute.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
OC Supervisors Expand Immigration Detention in County Jails
The unanimous decision came after more than three dozen public commenters spoke against the expansion and none supported it. Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said the expansion will bring an additional $5 million in revenue to the county without requiring more staff.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
OC Sheriff Wants to Expand Immigration Detention in County Jails
If approved by supervisors at their public meeting Tuesday, Hutchens’ proposal would allow her department to hold an additional 120 immigration detainees.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Santa Ana
Medina: The Violence of Not Prioritizing Youth
Abraham Medina writes that Santa Ana must break its cycle of only looking to fund one side of the ledger when it comes to public safety. City officials need a more nuanced approach that focuses more on youth investments.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Aviles-Pino: Kring’s Sanctuary Proposal a Distraction, Petty Politics
A proposal in Anaheim to debate sanctuary city status is a distraction and a political stunt, writes Francisco Aviles Pino. Moreover, it distracts from the real debate that should be taking place at the local city council.
Posted inAnaheim, Transportation
Anaheim’s ARTIC Train Station Loses Its Deficit Funder
Businesses in the Anaheim Resort voted, for the first time in three years, not to pay for ARTIC’s shortfall.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana May Convert Part of Jail to Mental Health Center
Santa Ana’s detainees now are held at county jails, leaving over 300 empty beds at the city jail. Most City Council members said they want to consider a mental health facility.
Posted inAnaheim, News Briefs
Anaheim to Vote on Sanctuary City
Councilwoman Lucille Kring has called for a vote on whether or not to declare Anaheim a sanctuary city.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
OC Bus Ridership Numbers to Stay Down
A new “State of Transit” report finds Orange County is behind other urban transit systems in productivity and ridership.
