Marin residents stage sing-in, demand action on ICE-free ordinance
“We will remember in November.” Those words were directed at Marin County Board of Supervisors President Eric Lucan during Tuesday morning’s Board of Supervisors meeting in San Rafael. Lucan and fellow Democrat Jackie Elward are running against each other in the Nov. 3 general election for California’s 12th Assembly District. More than 40 members of … Read more
Petaluma City Council to Consider Resolution on City Cooperation with ICE on Monday
PETALUMA, Calif. – As ICE makes headlines nationally, residents in Petaluma are pushing back locally. On Monday, Sept. 28, the Petaluma City Council is scheduled to consider a resolution adopting policies and procedures governing the city’s interactions with immigration authorities…
Residents voice concerns over Flock cameras at Santa Rosa Community Advisory Board Meeting
Santa Rosa residents and community members alongside the North Bay Organizing Project shared their concerns with Santa Rosa Police Chief John Cregan over Flock cameras and surveillance at the town’s Community Advisory Board meeting last month, on July 22. After…
Sonoma County residents stage die-in protest at Farm Bureau
Sonoma County residents and activists held a die-in at the Sonoma County Farm Bureau’s Offices Monday, July 20, to protest the organization’s support for the Sheriff’s cooperation with ICE. The demonstration was part of a national action in response to…
Rodney Strong Vineyard workers and supporters hold a “Disco Picket” outside the winery
HEALDSBURG, Calif. – Rodney Strong Vineyard workers, Teamsters Local 665, and North Bay Jobs with Justice alongside other community members held a disco picket outside the entrance to the winery on Saturday, July 18. The disco picket was in support…
Santa Rosa residents are organizing against Flock cameras in their community
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Nationwide, communities are pushing back on Flock’s usage in their towns – and Santa Rosa is no different. The Civil Liberties Task Force of North Bay Organizing Project (NBOP) held a ‘What the Flock’ teach-in outside…
Petaluma City Council to put ‘no-cooperation with ICE’ ordinance on future agenda
PETALUMA, Calif. – Petaluma City Hall was packed on Tuesday, July 6, as residents and community members urged the City Council to adopt a no-cooperation ordinance with ICE. Councilmember Janice Cader Thompson said she and Mayor Kevin McDonnell signed an…
Meet the community that held a grassroots music festival against ICE in Vallejo
VALLEJO, Calif. – On Sunday June 28, musicians, artists, and vendors gathered in downtown Vallejo for NOICE Fest – a grassroots event created to raise donations for The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and the Autonomous Gallery. Marz Martinez is…