Orange County
California’s Shadowy ICE Holding Rooms Detained at Least 17,351 People Last Year
During the first year of the Trump administration's second term, at least 140,000 people nationwide were detained in these rooms—a steep jump from the 80,000 people held from September 2023 to the end of Biden's term.
Four Past and Future L.A. Olympic Champions on How the Games Have Changed For 2028
These Olympians have dominated their sports worldwide. This is what they have learned after winning gold.
Border Patrol Intercepts Vessel Holding 23 Migrants West of San Clemente Island
"Our civil liberties do not go away just because the federal government is doing their job in a way that some of us might not like," Mayor Steve Knoblock said.
Orange County School Board Member Proposes Resolution to Cooperate with ICE Inside Schools
The resolution by Leandra Blades, a retired L.A. county law enforcement officer, advocates for the district to cooperate with and affirm "its support for local law enforcement officers and federal immigration officers."
How a Typical Day of Border Patrol ‘Cluster Raids’ Plays Out in Southern California
As Border Patrol invades communities, Rapid Response networks try to prevent as many abductions as possible by monitoring federal activity.
This Stoned Food Vlogger Eats a Ton of Edibles Before Exploring L.A.’s Mom-and-Pop Restaurants
Natasha has the munchies … and a mission to review small businesses that are pillars within their local communities.
Clown-Faced Fans Swarmed The Garden’s ‘One Strange Night In Orange County’ Festival
Fans dressed as jesters and crustie old punks united at The Garden's hometown mini-fest, reaching new levels in the growing "Vada Vada" movement of experimental punk.
Santa Ana Couple Steps Into A Street Vendors’ Shoes, Taking Over Their Shift And Buying Them Out
Marisol Magaña and Andrew Roa took over a raspado cart for the day to raise money for a vendor who was afraid to go out, but needs money to send to her young children in Mexico.
The Demons Behind the Brisket: Heritage Barbecue’s Daniel Castillo’s Untold Raw Story to the James Beard Awards
He never told anyone—until now. Heritage Barbecue’s Daniel Castillo on alcoholism, fitting in with punk and rockabilly culture, and redemption. These are the questions no one asked him about. This is how he overcame his broken family to become the celebrated pitmaster he is now.
Angel’s Tijuana Tacos, L.A.’s Street Taco Kings, Open First Brick and Mortar Taquería
Seven years after opening his first stand in North Hollywood, 31-year-old Angel, born and raised in Glassell Park with Guerrero roots, has a whopping 16 stands across the I.E. and L.A.. And now this new home for guacamole-slicked al pastor fresh off the spit on handmade corn tortillas.
