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· Ryan General
‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star calls out castmates for mocking Asians
Katie Ginella, 41, the first Asian American and Korean adoptee to join “The Real Housewives of Orange County” full time, called out co-stars Jennifer Pedranti, 48, and Gretchen Rossi, 46, for a social media video she described as racially insensitive and offensive. “There’s a…
· Carl Samson
Orange County Viet Americans challenge Rep. Derek Tran over his response to ICE raids
Vietnamese American activists in Orange County’s Little Saigon are demanding Rep. Derek Tran take bolder action against federal immigration raids targeting Asian and Latino communities. Catch up: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been conducting sweeps across…
· Carl Samson
Democrats target Orange County’s Asian voters in first paid 2026 election ads
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has reportedly launched its first paid advertising campaign of the 2026 election cycle, targeting Asian American voters across three competitive Southern California House districts. The five-figure ad buy includes print…
· Ryan General
Vietnamese Americans in Orange County commemorate 50 years since fall of Saigon
Hundreds of Vietnamese Americans gathered Wednesday morning at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park in Westminster for the city’s annual Black April ceremony, marking 50 years since North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon and ended the Vietnam War. The remembrance included a…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Steel concedes to Derek Tran in Orange County House race
Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) has conceded her re-election bid to Democrat Derek Tran in California’s 45th Congressional District, marking a critical flip for Democrats in a closely divided House. Tran declared victory on Monday, leading Steel by just over 600 votes out of more…
· Carl Samson
Tran declares victory as lead over Steel grows in tight Orange County House race
Democrat Derek Tran has declared victory over Republican incumbent Michelle Steel in California’s 45th Congressional District as his lead grows to nearly 600 votes. How it’s looking: As of Monday night, Tran led Steel 157,622 votes to 157,041, a margin of 581 votes (50.1% to…
· Carl Samson
Derek Tran widens lead against Michelle Steel in razor-thin Orange County House race
Democratic challenger Derek Tran has expanded his lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel by 480 votes in California’s closely contested 45th Congressional District, which spans parts of Orange and Los Angeles counties. By the numbers: As of Thursday, Tran led Steel by 156,576…
· Carl Samson
Dave Min wins Orange County seat in tight House race
Democratic State Sen. Dave Min defeated Republican Scott Baugh to succeed Rep. Katie Porter in California’s 47th Congressional District, which includes Orange County’s Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Seal Beach. By the numbers: As of Thursday morning, Min…
· Carl Samson
Michelle Steel leads Derek Tran in tight Orange County House race
Republican Rep. Michelle Steel leads Democrat Derek Tran 52.5% (117,378 votes) to 47.5% (106,015 votes) in the race for California’s 45th congressional district, early results reported on Wednesday show. Their face-off, reportedly the nation’s most expensive House race, has seen…
· Carl Samson
Red-baiting allegations raised as fierce fight for Orange-LA county seat heats up
As the race to represent California’s 45th district between incumbent Michelle Steel and challenger Derek Tran intensifies, claims of the other being tied to China are sparking outrage and accusations of red-baiting. Driving the news: The competition is tight. A poll…
· Carl Samson
Pivotal Orange County House race between Asian candidates heats up
The race between Republican Rep. Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran in California’s 45th Congressional District is tightening as the 2024 midterms approach, reflecting both candidates’ emphasis on Asian American identity. With Steel trailing Tran by 1.5 points…
· Michelle De Pacina
Suspect arrested after man killed near Orange County’s Asian Garden Mall
On the morning of Aug. 16, police and fire officials responded to a report of a man bleeding from the head near Asian Garden Mall on Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, prompting a homicide investigation. Detectives identified and…
· Carl Samson
Check out China’s ‘Orange County’
Did you know that China has its own version of California’s Orange County? Just an hour’s drive from Beijing, a meticulously designed suburban community developed in the early 2000s has captured attention on social media over its sprawling palm trees, landscaped yards and even a…
· Carl Samson
Cops fatally shoot hatchet-wielding burglary suspect in Orange County, California
A man accused of breaking into a home in Orange County, California, was shot dead by deputies on Wednesday morning, according to reports. What happened: The man allegedly burglarized and vandalized the residence in the 14000 block of Van Buren Street in Midway City at around 5…
· Ryan General
Orange County declares racism a ‘public health crisis’
Before you read: Report: Anti-AAPI hate crimes in Orange County continued to surge in 2021
· Ryan General
Report: Anti-AAPI hate crimes in Orange County continued to surge in 2021
According to a new report from the Orange County Human Relations Commission, the county recorded 398 hate crimes and incidents in 2021, a 6% increase from the 375 hate incidents in 2020. Hate crimes against Asian/Pacific Islander victims in 2021 registered a 43% increase from…
· Daniel Anderson
Orange County NAACP president resigns citing alleged anti-Asian racism
Dr. Vanessa Toolsie, president of the Orange County branch of the NAACP, announced her resignation on Sunday via Facebook post, alleging anti-Asian racism from the organization. At the helm for only six months, Toolsie cited internal sabotage in the form of neglected emails and…
· Carl Samson
Orange County meal prep business owner and daughter disables alleged thief with a table
Chef Carol Garnier and her daughter Mary Dao successfully thwarted a man who allegedly tried to steal from their meal prep business in Westminster, California, on Sunday. Surveillance video obtained by ABC7 News shows the moment the alleged thief entered Prepped With Love and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Orange County woman who experienced anti-Asian hate at a Halsey concert speaks up
Catt Phan, 26, and her friend were at a Halsey concert in Irvine, California, when another group of concert-goers allegedly dumped a drink on them and spewed anti-Asian comments on July 9. “F*ck those Asian b*tches. Don’t let them ruin our night. They don’t belong here anyways,”…
· Michelle De Pacina
Orange County doctor John Cheng remembered for his heroism at Taiwanese church shooting
John Cheng, a 52-year-old sports medicine doctor, was brutally shot during a mass shooting at a Laguna Woods church on Sunday. He was hailed as a hero for intervening and tackling the gunman, 68-year-old David Chou. Cheng’s quick actions allowed some congregants to step in and…