immigration

Some Monterey Bay students are back from a regional robotics competition. And, a proposal to prohibit federal immigration operations on state property clears its first hurdle.

A town known for its sleepy reputation now has a growing nightlife scene, advocates say support is still available for immigrant domestic abuse survivors and PVUSD seeks help amid financial struggles.

Advocates say immigrant survivors of domestic and sexual violence are scared to seek help amid increasing immigration enforcement. But help remains available.

Monterey County supervisors are demanding more accountability from Vistra after conflicting reports about the ecological impacts of last year’s battery fire. And, Marina becomes the latest local jurisdiction to ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using its property. Plus, share your thoughts on the news about César Chavez: email news@kazu.org.

Your Allied Rapid Response for Santa Cruz County, or YARR, is expanding its volunteer network and training schedule. And, the California Fish and Game Commission has designated many of the state's mountain lions as threatened.

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.

The Murray Street bridge in Santa Cruz temporarily reopens to eastbound traffic. And, a heated Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting about local law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE.

Santa Cruz Public Libraries have received a grant from the Carnegie Corporation to mark the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. And, California Democrats introduce new legislation aiming to regulate Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Santa Cruz County activists protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Minneapolis. And, a conference about ecological farming returns to Monterey County.

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has taken another step toward implementing the Coastal Rail Trail by cutting ties with the existing railroad operator. And, California’s two U.S. senators are sounding the alarm over conditions at an immigration detention center in Southern California.