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Protestors gather in Santa Ana following alleged immigration raids

Around 200 protestors rallied this afternoon outside the Santa Ana Federal Building after agents were reported detaining residents in the city.

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Civics & Democracy

Alleged co-conspirator in Andrew Do taxpayer fraud scheme pleads not guilty

Thanh Huong Nguyen, 61, of Santa Ana was arraigned on three federal charges on Monday.

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Civics & Democracy

Ex-OC supervisor Andrew Do sentenced to 5 years in prison over corruption scheme

The decision comes after an LAist investigation exposed millions in unaccounted-for coronavirus relief funds Do quietly routed to a newly-created nonprofit connected to his daughter, and a federal law enforcement probe of the issue.

2nd Annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers poster

Food

Your top 20 SoCal cheeseburgers are now revealed. Is your favorite on the list?

All now have a chance to win the 2nd annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers crown in July, so get voting!

Civics & Democracy

Prosecutors announce indictment of man whose nonprofit is at the center of the downfall of former OC supervisor

Authorities say Peter Pham — who founded Viet America Society and hired former Supervisor Andrew Do's daughter — "is considered to be a fugitive from justice."

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Civics & Democracy

He was the darling of SoCal’s Vietnamese community. Then Andrew Do was accused of betraying them

Do is scheduled to be sentenced June 9 on a federal bribery charge. Prosecutors are asking for five years in prison.

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Food

Cheap Fast Eats heads to Santa Ana for $10 affordable bites in the O.C.

From regional Mexican antojitos to over-the-top breakfast burritos, family-run smash burgers and neighborhood pizza slices

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Arts & Entertainment

Best things to do this weekend

Verdi’s Messa da Requiem, an immersive Gatsby dance, Hollywood Bowl season opener, Pride events and more.

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Civics & Democracy

Why has Andrew Do been sailing while awaiting sentencing?

Disgraced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do has been volunteering at the Los Angeles Maritime Institute in San Pedro, teaching sailing skills to disadvantaged kids.