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1. Judge extends halt on Gilroy ICE facility construction, promises ruling within a week (missionlocal.org) — A federal judge has temporarily stopped construction of the planned immigration holding center near Gilroy for at least a week while she reviews evidence in a major lawsuit. The case, led by California and Santa Clara County, challenges the project over community consultation and environmental concerns, and could shape how local governments push back against future ICE facilities.
2. Gilroy dispatcher recalls deployment to World Trade Center after 9/11 attacks (ksbw.com) — A longtime Gilroy 9‑1‑1 dispatcher is sharing what it was like to be deployed to Ground Zero with California's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force after the 9/11 attacks. He recalls the overwhelming destruction, the brief sense of national unity, and the importance of staying prepared, while his family reflects on the pride and worry of sending him to help.
3. Newsom vetoed a data center water bill last year. Will he sign it this time? (laist.com) — Gilroy's recent high-profile fight over a proposed data center is cited as a prime example of growing public concern about water use and transparency in California's booming data center industry. State lawmakers have now passed two bills that would force data center developers and operators to disclose water plans and usage, and Gilroy residents could feel the impact if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs them into law.
4. Sonoma County Agency Agrees to Reel in Drone Program After Privacy Violations (kqed.org) — One of today's top stories is a federal judge's decision to extend a pause on building a new ICE holding facility near Gilroy while she weighs a longer halt, citing environmental questions about the site. The statewide news roundup also covers Sonoma County's drone surveillance settlement, the governor's race, and cleanup progress at the Moss Landing battery facility.
5. Morgan Hill, Gilroy school districts oppose ICE facility (gilroydispatch.com) — Gilroy Unified leaders are taking a lead role in opposing a proposed federal immigration detention facility planned near the city, arguing it would harm local students and families. Alongside Morgan Hill and 13 other school boards, they've passed formal resolutions and joined a broad countywide coalition and legal fight, emphasizing the impact on mixed‑status households throughout South County.
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