Fear of ICE leads to fewer immigrant Catholics at Masses
Since immigration enforcement ramped up in June, some parishes across three Southern California dioceses are seeing as few as half the usual number of attendees, officials said.
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San Bernardino bishop excuses churchgoers from Sunday Mass amid ICE activity
"All members of the faithful who, due to genuine fear of immigration enforcement actions, are unable to attend Sunday Mass or Masses on holy days of obligation are dispensed from...
How local bookstores are helping immigrants amid ICE fears
From fundraisers and workshops, to direct grocery deliveries, many local nonprofit bookstores have stepped up to help people in need.
As immigration operations grow, Southern California hotlines, rapid response networks step up to meet ‘record’ demand
Organizers are flooded with calls from communities looking for information, resources, and to verify reported ICE sightings or arrests.
This Riverside couple joined a ‘No Kings’ protest on their wedding day — and went viral
In full tux and gown, two Riverside newlyweds joined their first demonstration on June 14 -- just hours before walking down the aisle to say "I do."
‘Black joy and resilience’ take center stage at Southern California’s Juneteenth events
Though some worry over the federal pushback against DEI, community members say there is a renewed focus to recognize Black history, struggle and excellence.
With reports of ICE at churches, Southern California’s faithful find healing, hope in prayer
From activists praying on the frontlines to pastors on the pulpit, many say the immigrant-heavy faith community is in need of hope -- and churches are meant to be that...
Palestinian artist shares art, history and culture in Santa Ana
Organizers said the community art -- which will be featured in a free gallery on June 7 -- explore themes of advocacy and resiliency.
At Cal State LA’s newest college campus in Chino, incarcerated men find a second chance
An inaugural cohort of over 60 students will work towards their bachelor's degrees at a new, first-of-its-kind college campus inside the California Institution for Men in Chino.
In YA graphic novel ‘Fitting Indian,’ author Jyoti Chand explores mental health in the South Asian community
Inspired by real life experiences, author Jyoti Chand’s debut, “Fitting Indian,” follows a 16-year-old teen struggling with mental health.