CalFresh benefits to be delayed in November
Orange County, Calif. (October 24, 2025) — Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed in November. CalFresh recipients can call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org to…
The Santa Ana City Council continues program to help undocumented residents targeted by ICE
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, unanimously directed the City Manager to continue the Ayuda Sin Fronteras program with at least an additional $100,000…
Santa Ana’s undocumented residents should avoid self-deportation due to serious legal risks
Santa Ana, CA — As federal immigration authorities continue to roll out President Donald Trump's controversial self-deportation program, offering cash incentives to undocumented immigrants, legal experts and community advocates are…
What would happen to an American if they tried to live in Mexico without proper documentation?
Many U.S. residents have been living in this country without proper documentation. This situation grew exponentially during the Biden administration. Between January 2021 and late 2024, U.S. Customs and Border…
How the undocumented can stay safe amid ICE activity in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA — With federal immigration enforcement actions increasing across Orange County, undocumented residents in Santa Ana are facing heightened risks and uncertainty. While the city remains committed to…
$5M reward offered for info leading to the arrest of Juan José Ponce Félix, a Mexican cartel boss
The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Juan José Ponce Félix, a leader in…
O.C. bogus wealth guru charged with $62.5M fraud scheme
SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County man who was the founder and CEO of a private equity fund has been charged with defrauding hundreds of investors out of approximately $62.5…
Orange County activists to rally at the Nixon Library: “ICE OUT OF OC!”
In a powerful show of grassroots resistance, hundreds of activists from across Orange County and Southern California are expected to gather tomorrow morning at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library &…
Who will show up to Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias event with ICE returning to our city?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruled yesterday that U.S. immigration officers may continue to make stops based solely on a person’s location, the type of work they do, the language they…
The City of Santa Ana will spend $250K on legal defense for undocumented residents facing deportation
The Santa Ana City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the immigrant community by approving an agreement that will allow Santa Ana residents facing deportation or removal proceedings to continue to…
Santa Ana’s City Council approves $100K to help the victims of ICE raids
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana has established an emergency financial assistance program for Santa Ana residents who have been impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions.…
Fugitive member of Chilean ATM robbery crew arrested in Orange County after ATM bombing
FRESNO, Calif. — A member of an ATM robbery crew has been arrested and charged with bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery arising from a string of robberies…
The Feds are now trying to get a hold of O.C. CalFresh/SNAP client data
Orange County, Calif. (July 29, 2025) — The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) continues to monitor changes to how the federal government obtains our clients’ data. Per reports from CalMatters, NPR, KTLA and the LA…
The OC Health Care Agency addresses ICE access to Medi-Cal records
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is aware of recent reporting by multiple news outlets indicating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may have direct access to Medicaid…
The Santa Ana City Council votes to join ACLU lawsuit challenging ICE immigration raids
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The Santa Ana City Council voted today to join the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and several other cities as part of a…