Napa, CA – Saturday morning, October 25, community members gathered outside the Home Depot in south Napa for an energetic protest against ICE’s presence in the Napa Valley and across the greater Bay Area.

The action was organized by the North Bay CSO (Community Service Organization), a grassroots group that has been leading local efforts against deportations and federal repression.

Despite sporadic rain throughout the morning, dozens of protesters showed up, holding banners that read “ICE out of the Napa Valley” and “Stop the deportations.” The demonstration came in response to reports of Trump threatening a “federal surge” throughout the greater Bay Area and its immigrant neighborhoods, as well as the confirmed presence of immigration enforcement at the Coast Guard station in Alameda. Protesters demanded that ICE leave Napa and the Bay Area entirely, denouncing the targeting of immigrant and working-class communities.

The rally saw a heavy presence of young Chicanos from West Napa, many of whom said they came out to defend their neighborhoods and stand in solidarity with local immigrant families.

“This is our home, our people,” one participant who only identified himself as Javi, said. “We’re not going to stand by while ICE terrorizes families in the same valley our parents built with their labor.”

Protesters also condemned recent threats by President Trump to send a “federal surge” into the Bay Area. Although Trump later recanted his remarks, organizers pointed out that ICE and federal agents have visibly increased their presence across northern California in recent weeks.

“I’m here because we have a felon in office that is illegally detaining people who are on stolen land and they are going missing and we need to know where they are, where they’re going, and this needs to stop because this is all illegal and people need to get mad about it,” said Darien Dickerson of Napa. “That supposed ‘federal surge’ throughout the Bay Area is 100% illegal. We need to stand up and fight back.”

“From Alameda to Napa, from Oakland to Santa Rosa, we’re building a movement that won’t let federal agents terrorize our communities,” said organizer Omar Otero. “The youth showing up today, especially the young Chicanos from West Napa, are proof that the next generation isn’t afraid to stand up and fight back.”

Saturday’s protest marked another step in the growing movement in the North Bay demanding that ICE be driven out of local communities once and for all.

As Dickerson said, and as the crowd echoed together, “We need to stand up and fight back.”

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Napa, CA – Napa Valley protesters lined Soscol Avenue in the hundreds as they came out for an April 19 day of action against Trump. Many held signs denouncing Trump and his racist agenda, others held flags of solidarity with Palestine.

Chants demanded “Musk and Trump have got to go!” Many protesters began shouting, “Bring Kilmar home,” with local drummers adding to the amplification of the chant. Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was illegally deported March 15.

A Napa resident, Diana Velasquez shared her thoughts, “I came out here today because I felt the need to speak out against what this administration is doing – especially toward our gente, the Chicano community. Trump used our people as a target to get elected, and now we’re seeing actions that feel more like a dictatorship than a democracy.

“As a Chicana born here, I recognize the privilege that comes with my citizenship. That’s why I feel a responsibility to speak up—for those in our community who may be too afraid to do so, and I completely understand that fear.

“But staying silent only makes things worse. Even if you’re a citizen, none of us are truly safe when injustice is normalized. What we witnessed with family separations and deportations—that should have never happened.

“We have to keep raising awareness and speaking out, because any of us—or someone we love—could be next. I’m here in solidarity with my community in Napa. And to all those resisting: Arriba la gente! Arriba el pueblo! Let’s keep fighting. Let’s keep showing up.”

The demonstration wrapped up with a sense of community and quiet determination. Protesters lingered, exchanging information, making connections, and building solidarity across generations and struggles. Cars passing by honked in support, some drivers raising fists or flashing peace signs, echoing the energy from the sidewalk.

For many, the call to “Bring Kilmar home” was more than a chant—it was a symbol of a broader struggle for justice, dignity, and the right to belong. Napa’s message was clear: the people are paying attention, standing together, and refusing to be silenced.

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Napa, CA – The month of March began with a powerful display of solidarity in Wine Country, as community members rallied and marched in support of their immigrant neighbors.

On March 1, a sunny Saturday afternoon, the streets of downtown Napa buzzed with tourists sampling wine and fine dining. But cutting through the soft background of jazz music, the chants of “From Napa Valley to LA, immigrants are here to stay!” rang out, demanding attention.

Marching alongside other local organizations, including North Bay CSO, demonstrators made their way down Napa’s busy restaurant-lined streets. Workers stepped out to high-five marchers, offering gestures of support. The procession continued past the Napa Police Department and City Hall before culminating at Memorial Park, overlooking the Napa River.

A CSO member and Napa resident originally from Michoacán, Mexico, reflected on the significance of the march, stating, “Napa is an interesting place with a lot of Trump supporters. Their hate is ridiculous, especially in a land that doesn’t belong to them, it can feel intimidating, but at the same time, it motivates me to be loud and let it be known that immigrants are here to stay.”

She added, “The fact that so many people are marching today makes me feel hopeful. This is why I show up.”

Another CSO member, Xulio Soriano, reminded the crowd of the land’s deeper history, stating, “The Wappo are the original people of this land. They cared for the river and the soil – the same land that makes ‘Wine Country’ so fertile today. I am an immigrant, and I am here to stay!”

Napa Valley is often seen as a playground for the wealthy, a destination for indulgence. But on this day, the community sent a clear message: Wine Country runs on immigrant worker power, and they will not be ignored.

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