Central Coast residents protest strikes in Venezuela and recent ICE activity

By Erin Malsbury

Published January 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM PST

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Protesters hold anti-war signs on a sidewalk at Watsonville City Plaza. — Groups in Watsonville, Salinas, Monterey and Santa Cruz protested the Trump administration's unauthorized strikes in Venezuela.

In today's newscast, groups along the Central Coast protest the Trump Administration's actions in Venezuela. Plus, local leaders and activists gather outside the Santa Maria ICE Facility on Friday.

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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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