The United Farm Workers union announced a farmworker died from injuries sustained during an immigration raid near Camarillo on Thursday. Reports indicate some farmworkers were critically injured during the enforcement operation, and other workers, including U.S. citizens, remain unaccounted for. A family member of the deceased, identified as Jaime Garcia, stated he fell from a building while possibly fleeing federal agents and succumbed to injuries. The FBI is offering a reward related to the incident, while a GoFundMe has been created to assist with funeral expenses.
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ICE and Border Patrol conducted operations in Ventura County targeting agricultural workers on Tuesday, prompting widespread concern. The actions resulted in reported attempts to enter packing facilities and field arrests, though the exact number of arrests or detentions remains unknown as ICE has not yet commented. These events fueled a Santa Barbara rally of over 200 people advocating for undocumented immigrants and opposing ICE actions. The rally, while pre-planned, highlighted the urgency of local resistance to deportations.
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A fast-moving wildfire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, erupted in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday. The Mountain Fire, which grew to over 14,000 acres, destroyed homes and forced evacuations, prompting firefighters to prioritize rescuing residents. The fire’s rapid spread and dangerous conditions hindered firefighting efforts, with high winds preventing aerial support and creating spot fires miles away from the original blaze. The fire caused injuries, damage to multiple structures, and significant disruptions to traffic on major freeways.
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