New federal proposal would consider use of SNAP, Medicaid in green card applications

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Trump Administration announced this week it wants to roll back a Biden-era rule that broadened eligibility for green card applicants.

November 21, 2025 Shandra Back

New federal proposal would consider use of SNAP, Medicaid in green card applications

Catholic Charities calls on Sonoma County to give the gift of citizenship

The total cost of test fees, legal services and classes is about $1,400 per person.

November 13, 2025 Shandra Back

Catholic Charities calls on Sonoma County to give the gift of citizenship

Debate continues over calls for Sonoma County sanctuary designation

Some immigration rights activists are lobbying county supervisors to officially name Sonoma County a 'sanctuary county,' but others are concerned the designation will simply put a bullseye on Sonoma County.

November 13, 2025 Shandra Back

Debate continues over calls for Sonoma County sanctuary designation

Protesters call for non-collaboration ordinance outside of county jail

A non-collaboration ordinance is what protesters want the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to pass: it would make it clear the county’s policy prohibits the sheriff from working with ICE.

October 31, 2025 Shandra Back

Protesters call for non-collaboration ordinance outside of county jail

Sonoma County sheriff talks about what DHS told him and other county leaders about planned ICE activity

ICE has "been given a target by the administration or their bosses or whoever, and they will go where they are more likely to hit their…

Oct 30, 2025 Shandra Back

Sonoma County sheriff talks about what DHS told him and other county leaders about planned ICE activity

New DHS field director shares immigration enforcement plans with Sonoma County sheriff

Sonoma County Sheriff Eddie Engram tells KRCB News he was told the county would be spared of large--scale immigration actions, for now,…

Oct 28, 2025 Shandra Back

New DHS field director shares immigration enforcement plans with Sonoma County sheriff

New study forecasts economic impacts of mass deportations in the North Bay

A new study quantifies the economic contributions of undocumented immigrants in California and models potential impacts of mass…

Oct 20, 2025 Shandra Back

New study forecasts economic impacts of mass deportations in the North Bay

Department of Homeland Security visits Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said the Department of Homeland Security requested a 'meet-and-greet' with the new DHS supervisor who…

Oct 16, 2025 Shandra Back

Department of Homeland Security visits Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

Sonoma County declines official sanctuary status; instead creates supervisorial committee focused on immigrant community

Sonoma County staff say the county’s urgency ordinance about police masking aligns with another bill recently signed by Governor Newsom,…

Oct 06, 2025 Shandra Back

Sonoma County declines official sanctuary status; instead creates supervisorial committee focused on immigrant community

Los Cien's State of Latino Community address highlights hope and community solidarity

Over 600 people attend the all-day event organized by Los Cien, Sonoma County's largest Latino leadership organization

Sep 26, 2025 Shandra Back

Los Cien's State of Latino Community address highlights hope and community solidarity

Santa Rosa vigil responds to SCOTUS ruling on immigration enforcement

The vigil was led by the Graton Day Labor Center, an organization that connects day laborers and domestic workers with employment…

Sep 19, 2025 Shandra Back

Santa Rosa vigil responds to SCOTUS ruling on immigration enforcement

Santa Rosa celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Fest

Thousands flocked to downtown Santa Rosa to ring in Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the independence days of Mexico and other Latin…

Sep 17, 2025 Shandra Back

Santa Rosa celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Fest

Fear of Gangs Driving Central Americans North: Podcast

The wall. President Trump says it is essential. Democrats disagree. The president flew to the border yesterday and said that he may declare…

Jan 10, 2019 Steve Mencher

Fear of Gangs Driving Central Americans North: Podcast

Immigration

New federal proposal would consider use of SNAP, Medicaid in green card applications

Catholic Charities calls on Sonoma County to give the gift of citizenship

Debate continues over calls for Sonoma County sanctuary designation

Protesters call for non-collaboration ordinance outside of county jail

Sonoma County sheriff talks about what DHS told him and other county leaders about planned ICE activity

New DHS field director shares immigration enforcement plans with Sonoma County sheriff

New study forecasts economic impacts of mass deportations in the North Bay

Department of Homeland Security visits Sonoma County Sheriff's Office

Sonoma County declines official sanctuary status; instead creates supervisorial committee focused on immigrant community

Los Cien's State of Latino Community address highlights hope and community solidarity

Santa Rosa vigil responds to SCOTUS ruling on immigration enforcement

Santa Rosa celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Fest

Fear of Gangs Driving Central Americans North: Podcast