Protest

Nurses in Santa Cruz and Salinas plan to join a nationwide day of action calling on Congress to defund federal immigration enforcement agencies. And, the purchase of more than 10,000 acres by the Washoe Tribe marks California’s third-largest tribal land return.

A weeks-long, violent crackdown on protesters in Iran has eased. Though dissent no doubt remains, an Internet blackout has made it hard to know exactly what’s happening. Still, the recent clashes drew international attention, again, to the harsh realities for Iranians.

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

Roughly 2,000 people gathered around the Santa Cruz courthouse Sunday for one of 1,000 nationwide ICE Out for Good protests.

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.

Activists on the Central Coast used music, dancing, giant puppets and quilt-making to protest the Trump administration this year.

Thousands took to the streets throughout the Monterey Bay Area this weekend to protest authoritarianism as part of nationwide “No Kings” rallies. In Watsonville, attendees got to hear from a special guest.

Thousands of people are expected to gather across the Monterey Bay Area Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings” protests. And, with monthly premiums for Affordable Care Act plans set to increase soon, KAZU wants to hear from local residents who get health insurance through Covered California.

Protesters in Salinas joined nationwide rallies on Thursday, and California is helping communities withstand extreme heat.

At least 10,000 people joined local protests over the weekend, and surfers celebrated Juneteenth with a paddle out event.