GoFundMe officially expands to Mexico
GoFundMe today announced its expansion into Mexico, one of the largest economies in Latin America. Mexico becomes the 20th country fully supported on the GoFundMe platform and is the company's…
Two men from Tijuana arrested after stealing a car in Irvine
Two men are in custody after they attempted to drive a stolen vehicle into Mexico. Yesterday afternoon, the Irvine Police Department responded to reports of a stolen vehicle near Michelson…
Millions worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of peppers and tomatillos seized in San Diego
OTAY MESA, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility discovered millions of dollars’ worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of peppers…
The Irvine Police tracked down a motorcycle thief when he tried to re-enter the U.S.
This week, the long arm of the law caught up with a man who stole two motorcycles in November, according to the Irvine Police Department. In both cases, the suspect…
17 suspects charged with using fire extinguishers to smuggle drugs from Mexico to the U.S.
LOS ANGELES – An arraignment is scheduled this afternoon for the final defendant arrested on a federal grand jury indictment that alleges a scheme to smuggle fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin…
Northgate González Market in Costa Mesa offering heart shaped Churros from Mexico City’s El Moro for Valentine’s Day
El Moro, the legendary churro brand with nearly a century-old tradition of crafting the best churros in Mexico, is creating a special Valentines Day churro for all those who celebrate.…
Dozens of Romanians arrested in connection with So. Cal. ATM skimming fraud
On November 23, 2023, Romanian law enforcement, in coordination with the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office, conducted enforcement operations targeting 84 locations in Romania tied to an organized crime group…
O.C. carjackers are using Facebook help-wanted ads to steal cars from gullible victims
A sophisticated auto theft crime ring is targeting Spanish-speaking victims in Southern California, according to the Irvine Police Department. Over the past year, ten people who do not reside in…
Northgate Gonzalez is opening a giant Mexican style food hall in Costa Mesa on Nov. 17
https://youtu.be/YA5WTXdjy_w?feature=shared The family that owns Northgate Markets is adding an exciting new dining concept to their huge location in Costa Mesa. Mercado Gonzalez will feature more than 20 food stalls,…
25 families to be reunited with long lost Mexican relatives at Curacao’s Santa Ana location on Oct. 24
On the heels of a successful family reunification ceremony this past August, Curacao and Fundación Jalisco USA will host an emotional ceremony where families from Mexico will be reunited with…
Día De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead event set for Nov. 1 at the Roosevelt Walker Community Garden
The City of Santa Ana is hosting a Día De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead event at Roosevelt Walker Community Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00…
U.S. Government reaches a settlement with families that were separated at the border during the Trump administration
WASHINGTON – On October 16, 2023, the United States reached a settlement in Ms. L., et al. v. ICE, et al., a class action litigation filed in 2018 seeking injunctive…
Former O.C. man charged with making death threats against a Judge and others
Byrom Zuniga Sanchez, a former resident of Laguna Niguel who is believed to be hiding out in Mexico, has been charged with threatening to murder a judge and carry out…
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Santa Ana to celebrate the 43rd annual Fiestas Patrias festival and parade this weekend
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana will celebrate Mexican independence and commemorate Santa Ana’s vibrant Hispanic and Latino cultures at the 43rd annual Fiestas Patrias festival and parade…