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A close-up shows a heavily armed law enforcement officer wearing camouflage tactical gear, with a yellow “POLICE” patch on a chest vest. The officer is holding a rifle equipped with optics and accessories, and additional equipment such as a radio and pouches are attached to the vest. A wristwatch is visible on the officer’s left wrist.

ICE protests set for Ukiah, Fort Bragg

by Sarah Stierch January 22, 2026March 18, 2026

Organizers say the events respond to federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration and broader concerns about ICE operations.

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Health

Emergency services face growing strain as Medi-Cal cuts loom in Mendocino County

by Savana Robinson January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

At a county-hosted health summit, providers detailed how federal and state cuts could destabilize clinics, ambulance services and in-home care programs.

Handmade protest sign reading “Abolish ICE for good! Justice for Renee Nicole Good!” is held aloft at a street demonstration, with other signs, buildings, and a traffic light visible in the background.

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: ICE could invade the Mendocino Coast

by Anne Early January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Are we going to sit passively or will we act as a community with deeply held values?

Two law enforcement officers escort a handcuffed man toward a black SUV during an arrest, with one officer wearing an ICE vest and the other a police vest.

Politics & Government

‘We may be deporting the wrong people’: New poll shows doubts about immigration crackdown

by Wendy Fry, CalMatters December 6, 2025December 5, 2025

A new poll shared exclusively with CalMatters adds to a slate of recent surveys suggesting Californians’ support is waning for Trump’s harshest immigration enforcement policies.

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Business & Labor

‘Solidarity Crawl’ planned by activist group in Fort Bragg sparks debate

by Devon Dean December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Indivisible Mendocino Coast is asking businesses to display pro-immigrant stickers for two December shop-local events, drawing both support and concerns from residents.