Sonoma County day laborers face fewer jobs amid a harsher national immigration climate

Sonoma County’s job market still hasn’t recovered from the pandemic, and agriculture, the sector many day laborers rely on, is contracting.

February 26, 2026 Shandra Back

Sonoma County day laborers face fewer jobs amid a harsher national immigration climate

Los Cien urges Sonoma County to end voluntary ICE cooperation

The Latino leadership organization says rising national immigration enforcement is creating real fear locally, and county leaders need to draw a clear line.

February 25, 2026 Shandra Back

Los Cien urges Sonoma County to end voluntary ICE cooperation

Santa Rosa prepares for federal immigration operations as council reviews public safety concerns

The topics include urging Congress to adopt stronger training and conduct standards for federal immigration agents, and exploring a local rule, modeled after one in San Jose, that would bar federal immigration officers from using city‑owned property as staging or processing…

February 09, 2026 Shandra Back

Santa Rosa prepares for federal immigration operations as council reviews public safety concerns

Sonoma County board chair responds to public frustration over immigrant community support

"I come from a mixed‑status family," said Hermosillo. "I understand the impacts. I also understand the impacts of when you come to the United States, there are laws that we all have to follow."

January 30, 2026 Shandra Back

Sonoma County board chair responds to public frustration over immigrant community support

Santa Rosa healthcare workers mourn nurse shot by federal immigration agent in Minneapolis

“This could have been us. It’s heartbreaking. In a sense, we are all Alex," said one local healthcare worker.

Jan 28, 2026 Shandra Back

Santa Rosa healthcare workers mourn nurse shot by federal immigration agent in Minneapolis

Sonoma County supervisor calls ICE actions ‘abhorrent’ and urges end to any local cooperation

Supervisor Chris Coursey is condemning ICE's actions and calls for Sonoma County to end all collaboration with ICE, which continues at the…

Jan 26, 2026 Shandra Back

Sonoma County supervisor calls ICE actions ‘abhorrent’ and urges end to any local cooperation

Sonoma County leader shifts views on ICE collaboration

Sonoma County Supervisor Chris Coursey says in a statement he no longer supports the county’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Jan 23, 2026 Shandra Back

Sonoma County leader shifts views on ICE collaboration

Northern California ICE arrests surge; Sonoma County mother describes fallout

ICE arrests across Northern California have more than tripled this year, recent data shows. Those arrests affect not only the individuals…

Dec 30, 2025 Shandra Back

Northern California ICE arrests surge; Sonoma County mother describes fallout

Data reveals ICE arrests across Northern California more than tripled this year

As ICE arrests continue to increase, a recent study finds that 48% of people ICE arrested in Northern California have no criminal record.

Dec 29, 2025 Shandra Back

Data reveals ICE arrests across Northern California more than tripled this year

Sonoma County health centers urge enrollment before Medi‑Cal cutoff

Health centers in Sonoma County are urging eligible immigrants to sign up for Medi‑Cal before the Dec. 31 deadline.

Dec 16, 2025 Shandra Back

Sonoma County health centers urge enrollment before Medi‑Cal cutoff

Sonoma County father weighs self-deportation after weeks in ICE custody

State experts say the Trump administration is pressuring immigrants to leave the country by detaining them for minor infractions and using…

Dec 12, 2025 Shandra Back

Sonoma County father weighs self-deportation after weeks in ICE custody

New federal proposal would consider use of SNAP, Medicaid in green card applications

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Trump Administration announced this week it wants to roll back a Biden-era rule that…

Nov 21, 2025 Shandra Back

New federal proposal would consider use of SNAP, Medicaid in green card applications

Catholic Charities calls on Sonoma County to give the gift of citizenship

The total cost of test fees, legal services and classes is about $1,400 per person.

Nov 13, 2025 Shandra Back

Catholic Charities calls on Sonoma County to give the gift of citizenship

Debate continues over calls for Sonoma County sanctuary designation

Some immigration rights activists are lobbying county supervisors to officially name Sonoma County a 'sanctuary county,' but others are…

Nov 13, 2025 Shandra Back

Debate continues over calls for Sonoma County sanctuary designation

Immigration News

Sonoma County day laborers face fewer jobs amid a harsher national immigration climate

Los Cien urges Sonoma County to end voluntary ICE cooperation

Santa Rosa prepares for federal immigration operations as council reviews public safety concerns

Sonoma County board chair responds to public frustration over immigrant community support

Santa Rosa healthcare workers mourn nurse shot by federal immigration agent in Minneapolis

Sonoma County supervisor calls ICE actions ‘abhorrent’ and urges end to any local cooperation

Sonoma County leader shifts views on ICE collaboration

Northern California ICE arrests surge; Sonoma County mother describes fallout

Data reveals ICE arrests across Northern California more than tripled this year

Sonoma County health centers urge enrollment before Medi‑Cal cutoff

Sonoma County father weighs self-deportation after weeks in ICE custody

New federal proposal would consider use of SNAP, Medicaid in green card applications

Catholic Charities calls on Sonoma County to give the gift of citizenship

Debate continues over calls for Sonoma County sanctuary designation

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