Past meetings and related developments appear here together, with public meeting summaries carrying the main civic narrative.
NewsKQED — News
5/15/2026, 12:12:51 AM
County officials said they weren’t notified when the U.S. government purchased a swath of land near Gilroy to build an immigration detention center.
NewsSan José Spotlight
5/14/2026, 9:05:40 PM
Community leaders rallied at the seat of Santa Clara County government Thursday with a flurry of signs and one promise: No federal detention center will be built near Gilroy without a fight. It comes after San José Spot…
NewsSan José Spotlight
5/13/2026, 3:30:03 PM
San Jose is planning to slash its funding for immigrant protection services in half amid a budget deficit, while immigrants continue to face fear of federal enforcement. The city’s proposed operating budget for the upco…
NewsThe Almanac
5/8/2026, 5:20:11 PM
San Mateo County residents hold signs condemning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a press conference on Oct. 24, 2025, when San Mateo County leaders gathered to address the threat of a President Donald Trump-…
NewsKQED — News
5/5/2026, 10:54:21 PM
The Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Tuesday urging the city to uphold its sanctuary policies after a woman was detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport in March.
NewsNBC Bay Area — San Jose
5/4/2026, 9:41:53 PM
When life threw challenges their way, an East Bay family came together with a purpose by selling cactus paddles to help their son stay and attend San Jose State University. Selling the cactus paddles, also known as “nop…
Issue
4/26/2026, 2:26:43 AM
In one of the most watched civic actions of 2026, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously voted to prohibit ICE agents from using city-owned property for civil immigration enforcement, joining a growing number of Santa C…
NewsThe Silicon Valley Voice
4/13/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Properties Sunnyvale owns or operates will be off limits for immigration enforcement. At its most recent meeting, April 7, the Sunnyvale City Council passed a resolution similar to the one Santa Clara passed ahead of Su…
MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-13 meeting centered on For instance, parties can ask the court to declare someone a vexatious litigant, to dismiss a vexatious litigation,... and Wade –…
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
NewsSan José Spotlight
4/9/2026, 7:00:27 PM
Another South Bay city is working to keep federal immigration agents off public property, following the lead of its neighbors. The Sunnyvale City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to prohibit U.S. Immigration and Custom…
NewsSan José Spotlight
4/4/2026, 12:00:28 AM
Property owned by a local public transit agency may become the latest territory federal immigration agents are blocked from using in Santa Clara County. VTA’s board of directors on Thursday asked staff to explore a poli…
MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
3/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 13, 2026, primarily connected to the cause of immigration, highlighting ongoing civic priorities related to this issue.
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
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March 2026
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3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Jose City Council's 2026-03-10 meeting centered on Automated License Plate Readers Data Usage Protocol Update and City Council Focus Areas Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, with additional discussion on Polic…
MeetingMeeting summary
3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 10, 2026, focused on issues related to mental health, education, environment, healthcare, and immigration, reflecting key community concerns. Although no deta…
MeetingMeeting summary
3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
The City Council met on 2026-03-10 and discussed a variety of routine and policy matters including ceremonial recognitions, consent calendar approvals, updates on city financial reports, and public safety protocols. Key…
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3/3/2026, 12:00:00 PM
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 3, 2026, focused on addressing disparities in juvenile arrests and the juvenile justice system, particularly racial and ethnic disproportionalities. The meeti…
February 2026
Civic activity from this month
1 meeting • 0 news • 1 total
MeetingMeeting summary
2/3/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara City Council's 2026-02-03 meeting centered on Action on a Resolution Approving with Conditions an Application for an Amplified Sound Permit and Discussion and Possible Actions on a City Council Statement Rel…