Greater OC Protests This Week (Jan 5-Jan 11, 2026)
Dear Greater Orange County:
Here are your opportunities this week to get out, make connections, and start taking action!
We are expanding this weekly roundup beyond protests and city council/school board meetings to include more community-oriented activities and mutual aid drives. Did we miss anything? Hit reply and let us know. ✌️
Please note that for the usual Sunday 2-4pm slot in Irvine, organizers are still finalizing details on the new plan. Keep an eye out for our weekend update email this Thursday or Friday!
🗓️ MONDAY, JAN 5
All Over Orange County
- Ongoing 24/7 – ICE Neighborhood Watch
📍 Everywhere
👥 Hosted by: You – Grab a friend, some chairs, and a whistle. Monitor your local Home Depot/car wash for ICE.
📢 Focus: ICE Out of Orange County. Keep our neighbors safe!
Tustin
- 8:00–10:00 AM – [Weekly] Moral Mondays Banner Drop
📍 17th and 55 Freeway (Meet at Mimi’s)
👥 Hosted by: Community organized
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & advocacy, release the Epstein files
Brea
- 5:00–6:30 PM – [Weekly] Protest Rally
📍 Imperial Hwy & State College Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible CA 45
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & democracy
🗓️ TUESDAY, JAN 6
Orange
- 5-6:30PM – [Weekly] When We Unite We Win
📍 Glassell x Chapman
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Orange
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🗓️ WEDNESDAY, JAN 7
Mission Viejo
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – [Weekly] Defend Democracy, Demand Accountability
📍 La Paz Rd & Marguerite Pkwy
👥 Hosted by: SouthOC4Democracy
📢 Focus: Defend democracy & voting rights
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🗓️ THURSDAY, JAN 8
Lake Forest
- 4:00–6:00PM – Weekly “Stand Up for Our Rights” Rally
📍 El Toro Rd & Trabuco Rd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible CA 40
📢 Focus: Immigrant justice & civil rights
La Habra
- 5:00–6:30 PM – Weekly “Save Democracy” Protest
📍 Imperial Hwy & S. Beach Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible La Habra
📢 Focus: Protect voting rights in Orange County
🗓️ FRIDAY, JAN 9
Villa Park
- 8:00–9:30 AM – [Weekly] No Hate, No Fear! Immigrants Are Welcome Here
📍 Villa Park Rd x N Wanda Rd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible CA 40
📢 Message: Immigrant rights & advocacy
🗓️ SATURDAY, JAN 10
Newport Beach
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Weekly “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 PCH & Jamboree
👥 Hosted by: Newport Indivisible
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
Costa Mesa
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM – Basic Essentials & Food Drive
📍 IKEA Costa Mesa
👥 Hosted by: Costa Mesa Mutual Aid
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
Aliso Viejo
- 11:00 AM–12:30 PM – Weekly “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 26501 Aliso Creek Rd (at Enterprise)
👥 Hosted by: Aliso Viejo Resistance
📢 Focus: Fight oligarchy & corporate power, boycott Tesla
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🗓️ SUNDAY, JAN 11
Huntington Beach
- 1:00–2:30 PM – Weekly Protest Against #47
📍 Huntington Beach City Hall
👥 Hosted by: OC Huddle & 50501hb
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
CITY TBD
- 2:00–4:00 PM – Community Building Event
📍 Location TBD
👥 Hosted by: 50501oc & OC Indivisible
📢 Focus: End executive overreach. Uphold the Constitution.
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts