Orange County CA Actions This Week (Nov 9-Nov 16, 2026)

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Orange County CA Actions This Week (Nov 9-Nov 16, 2026)

Dear Greater Orange County:

Congratulations to everyone on well-deserved victories in the midterm election! Here are two ways you can keep the momentum going:

  • Reject the ineffective, compromised leadership of Schumer as majority leader (petition) and Jeffries as Speaker of the House (petition). Make sure your CA reps know how you feel: Adam Schiff (202-224-3841, email), Alex Padilla (202-224-3553, email). Find your House rep in the directory here.
  • Double down on community and mutual aid. ICE has not slowed their activity in Orange County. To fight back, you can support groups like OCRRN and OC Community Self Defense, and your local community aid hub. Costa Mesa Mutual Aid is also a great option.

What's up this week (more details below in the schedule):

  • Tues 11/10: Stand up against transphobes and protect trans youth by giving public comment at the Irvine IUSD board meeting. Push for community safety over GKN's profits at Garden Grove city council.
  • Wed 11/11: Join Indivisible Orange for a special Veteran's Day meeting – honor veterans, celebrate election results, and maybe eat some pie!
  • Sun 11/15: The Rally for Democracy will be in Orange this week. The next community self-defense training with the Orange County Community Self-Defense Coalition will take place in Garden Grove.
  • Mon 11/16: Join Sana Sana Santa Ana for a community conversation about the future of the city under new leadership.
  • Weekly Friday rallies in Ladera Ranch are on break through the end of the year.

Event listings are collected from community groups across Orange County and do not imply endorsement. Assess your own risk before participating.

🟢 [Weekly] Recurring rally/protest
🔴 [Special] One-off rally/protest
🟣 [Community] Community-building event or gathering
🔵 [Public Comment] City council or school board meeting

🗓️ MONDAY, NOV 9

Tustin

  • 7:30–9:30 AM – 🟢 [Weekly] Banner Drop
  • 📍 17th and 55 Freeway (Meet at Mimi’s)
  • 👥 Organizer: Visibility Brigade OC
  • 📢 Details: Immigrant rights & advocacy, release the Epstein files

Brea

🗓️ TUESDAY, NOV 10

Irvine

  • 1:00-3:00PM –  🟣 🟢 [Community] [Weekly through Dec 15] Really Really Free Market
  • 📍 Langson Library at UCI, near Lot 2
  • 👥 Hosted by: Food Not Bombs Irvine
  • 📢 Focus: NOT A PROTEST. Community-focused event; all are welcome and everything is free, no questions asked, no strings attached. Bring books, games, art, clothing, household items, non-perishable food, or just yourself!
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Orange

  • 5:00-6:30PM – 🟢 [Weekly] When We Unite We Win
  • 📍 Glassell & Chapman
  • 👥 Organizer: Indivisible Orange
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Immigrant rights
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Irvine

  • 6:00PM – 🔴 🔵 [Special] [Public Comment] Protect Trans Youth at IUSD Board Meeting
  • 📍 5050 Barranca Pkwy
  • 👥 Organizer: Community-organized with Pride at the Pier
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: "Call to action, all hands on deck! The hate brigade has chosen a new target, this time a 15-year-old trans girl in Irvine USD. They are putting out their own calls to action to come to the Irvine USD board meeting tomorrow and spew hate. We need you to show up and remind them, and remind the board, that shit is not welcome here. Wear your Pride gear, and if you can, be prepared to talk for up to three minutes about why we reject bigotry in our communities."
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Garden Grove

  • 6:30 PM - 🔵 [Public Comment] GKN Out of Garden Grove
  • 📍 11300 Stanford Ave
  • 👥 Hosted by: A number of community organizations, including PYMLAOCIE, Harbor Institute, VietRiseOC, and OC PSL
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: "JOIN US at the next Garden Grove city council meeting to urge the city to prioritize community safety over GKN’s profits!" Show up early to sign up for public comment.
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ WEDNESDAY, NOV 11

Mission Viejo

  • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Defend Democracy, Demand Accountability + Holiday Gift Drive
  • 📍 La Paz Rd & Marguerite Pkwy
  • 👥 Hosted by: SouthOC4Democracy
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Defend democracy & voting rights.
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts. PLUS, contribute to the holiday gift drive for Families Forward now through Wed Dec 2 (new items only – no clothing or shoes).
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Orange

  • 6:30–7:30 PM – 🟣 [Community] Honoring All Who Served
  • 📍 RSVP for location
  • 👥 Hosted by: Indivisible Orange
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: "🇺🇲🍊 HONOR VETS & EAT PIE with Indivisible Orange! 🥧 At this month's special meeting we'll be honoring our Veterans, sharing pie and celebrating the Blue Tsunami!"
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ THURSDAY, NOV 12

Lake Forest

La Habra

🗓️ FRIDAY, NOV 13

Tustin

  • 📍 7:30-9:30AM: 🟢 [Weekly] Banner Drop @ 17th St. & 55 Fwy (Meet at Mimi's)
  • 👥 Organizer: Visibility Brigade OC
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Immigrant rights & advocacy

Huntington Beach

  • 4:30-6:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Banner Drop
  • 📍 Heil Pedestrian Overpass (over the 405)
  • 👥 Organizer: Visibility Brigade HB

🗓️ SATURDAY, NOV 14

Newport Beach

Santa Ana

  • 9:30 - 11:00 AM – 🟢 [Weekly] Protest Rally
  • 📍 Bristol St and MacArthur Blvd
  • 👥 Organizer: Defenders of Democracy
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Immigrant rights & democracy
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Aliso Viejo

  • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] “Defend Democracy” Protest
  • 📍 26501 Aliso Creek Rd (at Enterprise)
  • 👥 Organizer: Aliso Viejo Resistance
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Fight oligarchy & corporate power, stand up for human rights
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ SUNDAY, NOV 15

Huntington Beach

  • 1:00–2:30 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Rally at City Hall
  • 📍 Main and Yorktown
  • 👥 Organizer: HB4Democracy, Orange Coast Huddle
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Orange

  • 2:00–4:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly, locations vary] Rally for Democracy
  • 📍 S Yorba St & E Chapman Ave
  • 👥 Hosted by: 50501oc & OC Indivisible
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: End executive overreach. Uphold the Constitution.
  • 🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Irvine

  • 2:00–4:00 PM – 🟢 [Weekly] Protest Rally
  • 📍 Irvine City Hall
  • 👥 Organizer: Community-organized. Attendance levels vary each week, but there are a number of dedicated folks who show up regularly – swing by to see if your neighbors are out this week!
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Rally to defend democracy

Garden Grove

  • 6:00 PM – 🟣 [Community] OC Community Self-Defense Training
  • 📍 RSVP for location
  • 👥 Hosted by: Orange County Community Self-Defense Coalition
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: "Calling all OC residents, students and community members ready to get involved in keeping ICE off our streets to join us this Sunday, November 15th at 6PM, for a volunteer training and meeting! No special skills or experience are required to join our training- we are open to all those who want to help defend our community from ICE, but need a place to start!"
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

🗓️ MONDAY, NOV 16

Tustin

  • 7:30–9:30 AM – 🟢 [Weekly] Banner Drop
  • 📍 17th and 55 Freeway (Meet at Mimi’s)
  • 👥 Organizer: Visibility Brigade OC
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: Immigrant rights & advocacy, release the Epstein files

Brea

Santa Ana

  • 6:00–8:00 PM – 🟣 [Community] Hood Politics State of the City
  • 📍 Den Cafe on 2nd Street
  • 👥 Organizer: Sana Sana Santa Ana
  • 📢 Details/Messaging: "Join us next Monday for a Hood Politics State of the City. This political moment was years in the making. We’ll be talking about the history that led us to where we are today and what we need to be fighting for now that we’ve ousted these crooked POA politicians from City Hall."
  • 🔗 Link: Click here for more information

Help Support Our Neighbors in Costa Mesa

Every month, our friends at Costa Mesa Mutual Aid (CMMA) deliver essential supplies directly to families affected by immigration raids and in need of support. The most-requested items include:

  • Basic essentials: Toilet paper, paper towels, baby wipes, shampoo, disinfecting wipes, floor cleaner (Pine Sol or Fabuloso), trash bags, dish soap, bleach, lotion, razors
  • Food: Cooking oil (veg/corn/olive), canned tuna & chicken, aluminum foil, instant coffee (regular & decaf), vinegar, kids snacks

These supplies can be dropped off at 3100 Pullman St. in the bin labeled "CMMA Donations" on the side of the building with metal warehouse doors.

Alternatively, make a monetary donation directly at the link below to fund CMMA's special discounted bulk purchases of rice, beans, eggs, produce, and bread.

Donate now

Join the Community!

50501 Movement Orange County and the OC Indivisible Coalition are all-volunteer, grassroots partners. We are committed to coalition-building and peaceful protest, and are not affiliated with a political party. We welcome community members to join us and participate in food drives, art, organizing, and much more.

Come on in