Local leaders vow to protect communities from illegal ICE activity, Santa Cruz conducts annual homelessness survey

KAZU | By Erin Malsbury

Published January 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM PST

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, stands at a podium in Santa Cruz surrounded by other local leaders — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, held a press conference on January 29 to discuss the local response to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement activity.

In today's newscast, the annual Point-in-Time Count provides data about how many people are experiencing homelessness locally. Plus, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, and other local leaders hold a press conference about responding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity.

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Erin Malsbury

Erin is an award-winning journalist and photographer. She's written for local and national outlets, including the Smithsonian and Science Magazine. She has a master's degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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