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Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: In the past 30 days, immigration has been a focal point of local political activity, particularly concerning cooperation with ICE and transparency around immigration enforcement. Various communities, including San Jose, Santa Ana, and Escondido, have engaged in discussions and actions related to ICE presence and court rulings. Public demonstrations, such as peaceful anti-ICE protests during the Super Bowl, have also highlighted ongoing community concerns about immigration policies and enforcement. 2) Concrete updates: - Anti-ICE protests during the Super Bowl in San Jose were peaceful, with police reporting 10 arrests unrelated to the protests. - Church members have maintained a continuous presence at the Santa Ana Immigration Court, signaling ongoing community support for immigrants facing legal proceedings. - San Jose officials are actively working to maintain transparency in the wake of recent ICE court rulings affecting local immigration enforcement. - Escondido city officials are debating whether to continue or terminate their contract with ICE, reflecting broader local government considerations about cooperation with federal immigration authorities. - Other local officials in the region are also evaluating their positions on cooperating with ICE, indicating a wider reassessment of immigration enforcement partnerships. 3) What to watch next: - Decisions by Escondido and other local governments on contracts or cooperation agreements with ICE. - Potential new policies or transparency measures adopted by San Jose in response to ICE court rulings. - Continued community actions or protests related to immigration enforcement, especially in key locations like Santa Ana and San Jose. - Any emerging local legislation or agenda items addressing immigration enforcement or immigrant rights, as none have been formally scheduled recently.

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Agenda item: Prohibition on the Use of City Property for Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities. City Council recently discussed this issue.

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NewsSan José Spotlight
6/26/2026, 9:30:37 PM
The Mountain View City Council took action on multiple fronts Tuesday to push back against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, formally opposing plans for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilit…
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June 2026
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MeetingMeeting summary
6/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Mountain View City Council's 2026-06-23 agenda is scheduled to cover Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Resolution-Various Actions, Adoption of Community Ownership Action Plan-Housing Element Program…
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Santa Clara City Council
2026-05-19
1.: Study Session: Review of and Input on the Proposed FY 2026/27 & FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget and FY 2026/27 Operating Budget Amendments (“Proposed Budget”) and setting June 9, 2026 as the Public Hearing Date for City Council Action on the Proposed Budget
Santa Clara City Council
2026-05-19
3.D: Recognition of the Santa Clara Women’s League Donation of $24,000 to Support the Senior Center Health & Wellness Case Management Program and the “Be Strong, Live Long 2026” Health & Wellness Fair and Approve Related Budget Amendment
Santa Clara City Council
2026-05-19
6.: Action on the Revised El Camino Real Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment for the Creation of Five New General Plan Land Use Designations, Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance for the Creation of the El Camino Real Zoning Districts, and Certify and Adopt an Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Santa Clara City Council
2026-05-19
4.L: Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Article 3, Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Santa Clara City Council
2026-05-19
6.: Action on the Revised El Camino Real Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment for the Creation of Five New General Plan Land Use Designations, Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance for the Creation of the El Camino Real Zoning Districts, and Certify and Adopt an Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
2026-04-07
7.: Conduct a public hearing regarding Design Review regulations and Chapter 8.256 of the County Ordinance Code (Zoning Regulations): A) Open public hearing B) Close public hearing C) Adopt an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 8.256 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code (Zoning Regulations) regulating Design Review (DR) Districts, and related conforming zoning text amendments, previously introduced to the Planning Commission on January 28, 2026, and waive the reading of the ordinance in its entirety; and D) Adopt a resolution directing submittal of the new Chapter 8.256 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code (Zoning Regulations) regulating Design Review (DR) Districts, and related conforming zoning text amendments, as amendments to the County’s Local Coastal Program, to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification; and E) Adopt a resolution amending the Planning and Building Department Planning Service Fee Schedule to add design review fees for ministerial review and exceptions
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San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
2026-04-07
6.: Conduct a public hearing under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) regarding the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the benefit of Mercy Housing California 121, L.P.: A) Open public hearing B) Close public hearing C) Adopt a resolution approving a plan of finance of the issuance of California Municipal Finance Authority revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,000,000 to finance and refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, development and equipping of a 42-unit qualified residential rental project to be owned and operated by Mercy Housing California 121, L.P. and located at 903 Oceana Boulevard within the City of Pacifica, County of San Mateo, California
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
2026-04-07
44.: Adopt a resolution: A) Waiving the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and authorizing an Agreement with ChargePoint for automotive charging station services at various County facilities, for the term of April 9, 2026 through April 8, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $646,670; and B) Authorizing the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute amendments, which modify the County’s maximum fiscal obligation by an additional $53,330 for as-needed services, so long as the modified term and/or services are within the current or revised fiscal provision

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