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Napa and Sonoma Businesses Join Nationwide Shutdown Protest

1/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Local businesses in Napa and Sonoma counties will close or join a nationwide protest on January 30, 2026.
The National Shutdown calls for a day of no work, no school, and no shopping to end funding for ICE.
La Cheve Bakery and Di Rosa Center are among the participating local businesses.
Rep. Mike Thompson will host a Stop ICE rally in Napa on January 30, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The National Shutdown on January 30, 2026, draws parallels to the 1968 Poor People's Campaign, which sought economic justice under Martin Luther King Jr. The current protests, fueled by the killing of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents, reflect ongoing tensions over immigration policies and grassroots activism. Local businesses in Napa and Sonoma counties are joining the movement, emphasizing the enduring struggle for social justice in America.

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Story summary

Local businesses in Napa and Sonoma counties will close or join a nationwide protest on January 30, 2026.
The National Shutdown calls for a day of no work, no school, and no shopping to end funding for ICE.
La Cheve Bakery and Di Rosa Center are among the participating local businesses.
Rep. Mike Thompson will host a Stop ICE rally in Napa on January 30, 2026.

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