“We put all of our hard work, not just for the school, not just for the district, but for the entire Madera County,” said MadTown Robotics’ lead scout.

“We’re not asking for sanctuary status,” a supporter said. “What we’re asking for is that the people in our community not fear our local police.”

Half of San Joaquin Valley residents rely on federal health insurance funding that is under threat in congressional Republicans’ plan to slash spending.

Madera County Sheriff’s Office says it received no prior warning of the arrests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Immigration enforcement activity sends shockwaves with Central Valley farmworkers and the agriculture industry.

“When AAM came in in March, they thought a June (reopening) date,” the hospital’s CEO told The Bee. “I think that was somewhat of a sight unseen.”

“When AAM came in in March, they thought a June (reopening) date,” the hospital’s CEO told The Bee. “I think that was somewhat of a sight unseen.”