In recent weeks, communities throughout California have been gripped by anxiety and fear due to the threat of immigration raids by ICE. In cities like Fresno and the Bay Area, families are taking precautions in anticipation of potential detentions, and local businesses have reported decreased foot traffic, with some even locking their doors. A retired doctor and former city council member in Petaluma is renewing efforts to support local immigrants amidst the heightened tension. The ongoing presence of ICE has transformed once-vibrant neighborhoods into virtual ghost towns, as residents, particularly in areas with significant Latino populations, grapple with the reality of family separation and the consequences of the immigration crackdown. Despite some areas, like Monterey County, not yet experiencing raids, the looming threat has already changed the lives of many, with the atmosphere of fear echoing through the agricultural communities of the Coachella Valley and beyond.