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ICE Arrests Person Outside Closed Store in Santa Rosa, Local Group Reports
The arrest took place outside a closed store. Local organizations warn of an increase in immigration enforcement operations in Sonoma County. A person was arrested on the morning of Monday, July 28 by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outside a shopping center in Santa Rosa, according to the North Bay Rapid…
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Senator Alex Padilla Denounces Escalating Repression Under Trump Administration
In a conference organized by American Community Media, Senator Alex Padilla addressed issues such as ICE raids, cuts to the public healthcare system, and repression against journalists and migrants. He also commented on the recently introduced Visible Act. A few weeks ago, California Senator Alex Padilla made headlines after being forcibly removed from a…
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One Big Beatiful Bill: La nueva ley presupuestaria de Trump marca un retroceso en salud, migración y medio ambiente
El proyecto “One Big Beautiful Bill” inyecta más fondos para el control migratorio y reduce inversiones en salud, energía limpia y programas sociales. Expertos alertan sobre sus efectos a largo plazo. Los últimos meses siguen siendo de incertidumbre para la política de Estados Unidos. En medio de las celebraciones por el Día de la…
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Petaluma Valley Hospital Nurses Protest Contract Violations
The workers accuse the hospital’s management, owned by Providence, of cutting shifts beyond what is allowed. The union has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. Nurses at Petaluma Valley Hospital held a protest today in response to alleged contract violations by hospital management. The demonstration was organized by the National Union…
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Sonoma State Receives $45 Million, but NCAA Sports Programs Remain Eliminated
The California university will not reinstate its athletic programs or fully reopen the eliminated degree programs, despite a major state budget infusion to address its financial crisis. Sonoma State University (SSU) has confirmed it will not bring back its athletic programs for the 2025–2026 academic year, despite receiving a one-time $45 million allocation from…
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Hospice Workers in Sonoma Call Two-Day Strike Over Partnership with Private Equity Firm
More than 100 Providence workers will launch their first-ever strike this Wednesday, opposing the transfer of operations to Compassus. The union fears a decline in care quality and increased workloads. For the first time, more than one hundred palliative care workers in Sonoma County will walk off the job for a 48-hour strike this…
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Homelessness in Sonoma County Drops 23% Compared to Last Year
Officials credit the decline to the removal of large encampments and expanded housing options across Santa Rosa and surrounding areas. Sonoma County has seen a notable 23% drop in its homeless population, according to newly released figures. The data comes from the county’s annual “point-in-time” survey conducted in January, where volunteers and officials fanned…
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Spike in Overdose Deaths Triggers Health Alert in Sonoma County
A recent spike in overdose deaths, largely linked to fentanyl, has prompted authorities to issue a health alert and strengthen prevention efforts across the county.Authorities in Sonoma County have raised the alarm after 12 overdose deaths were reported within a two-week span—nearly the county’s usual monthly average. In response, local officials have issued a…
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California moves to curb ICE presence in sensitive areas as protests against Trump’s authoritarianism grow
The California State Senate has taken a key step by approving a package of bills aimed at limiting the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in sensitive spaces such as hospitals, schools, and shelters. Amid growing pressure from the federal government to ramp up deportations, California lawmakers are seeking to reinforce local autonomy…
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Sonoma Fire District Seeks Nearly 25% Ambulance Rate Increase
The district argues that unexpected operational costs and changes in the insurance mix justify the hike, which must still be reviewed by county health officials and the Board of Supervisors.Less than 18 months after taking over exclusive ambulance services in Sonoma County’s urban core, the local Fire District has begun negotiations to raise its…
