Activists have called for a national shutdown today, January 30, after Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in broad daylight.
Watch here for updates on the Bay Area's response.
3:55 pm
San Francisco's Dolores park protest has arrived at San Francisco's City Hall. Photo taken en route outside of the Whole Foods on Market street. (Photo by Wren Farrell)
3:50 pm
Signs made by Oakland protestors. (Photos by Hanisha Harjani)
3:27 pm
Pictures of the Oakland march from the 2nd floor of the Cesar Chavez branch of the Oakland library. (Photos by Porfirio Rangel)
3:25 pm
Protestors at San Francisco's Dolores Park. (Photos by Ninna Gaensler-Debs)
3:10 pm
In Los Angeles, Christi Deutsch an LAUSD science teacher 3-D printed whistles and is sending them to neighborhood groups alerting people to ICE presence. (Photo by Eli Wirtshafter)
3:04 pm
Protest signs from Oaklands Fruitvale Plaza. (Photos by Hanisha Harjani and Wendy Reyes)
2:55 pm
KALW's Molly Blair Salyer reports that SFPD are staging near San Francisco's Dolores Park on Liberty street and Church street. She reports seeing two SUV’s all black and unmarked with 5 or 6 police officers with bullet proof vests on.
2:50 pm
About 150 people attended the strike at San Rafael High School. (Photo by Julia Haney)
1:55 pm
Fruitvale Plaza in Oakland has filled with people joining the national strike. (Photos by Hanisha Harjani and Wendy Reyes)
1:40 pm
KALW's Wren Farrell reports that some Muni lines are severely impacted by the number of protestors heading towards San Francisco's Dolores Park.
1:39 pm
San Francisco's Dolores Park is filling up with protestors that are gathering from around the city. (Photos by Ninna Gaensler-Debs and Angela Johnston)
1:05 pm
Protestors begin to gather at San Francisco's Dolores Park. (Photos by Ninna Gaensler-Debs and Molly Blair Salyer)
1:00 pm
Stores near Fruitvale BART are boarding up their doors and windows in preparation for the strike and protests. (Photos by Porfirio Rangel)
12:50 pm
San Francisco street signs around Dolores Park have been covered with messages from the protestors. (Photo by Ninna Gaensler-Debs)
12:36 pm
In San Francisco, at least 70 businesses said they would close, and the Dolores Park protest was set to kick off at 1 p.m. (Mission Local)
11:52 am
Students from San Mateo schools, and southbound from Burlingame, are planning start about 11:30 a.m. and gather at Central Park on El Camino Real by 1 p.m., with an estimated ending time by 4 p.m., according to police. It's not known how many will participate, but a large number is anticipated. (Bay City News)
11:42 am
Around 80 people in Los Angeles have gathered to protest for the Highland Park Community Day, a solidarity gathering in response to the ICE raids in Minneapolis. It was organized by a local neighborhood protection group that formed last summer when ICE presence in Los Angeles intensified. They focus on providing mutual aid to community members while coordinating watch groups to protect street vendors. (Photos by Eli Wirtschafter)
11:00 am
San Mateo: Motorists urged to use caution on city streets during the walkout and protests
Police in San Mateo are urging motorists to use caution while driving city streets on Friday, when a large number of local students are expected to participate in a nationwide walkout and day of protest.
Students from San Mateo schools, and southbound from Burlingame, are planning start about 11:30 a.m. and gather at Central Park on El Camino Real by 1 p.m., with an estimated ending time by 4 p.m., according to police. It's not known how many will participate, but a large number is anticipated.
Drivers on El Camino Real are urged to use caution between Fifth and Ninth avenues. Traffic may be affected during the march on the following streets: Alameda de las Pulgas, South El Camino Real, Aragon Blvd., Fifth Avenue, North Delaware Street and a few other side streets connected to those thoroughfares. (Bay City News)
9:00am
Many Bay Area businesses are closing today for the nationwide strike, in solidarity with the people of Minnesota.
Here is a list of Bay Area businesses that won't be open today. Other Bay Area businesses, like Green Apple Books and Reems, are staying open to support their workers and offer their space as a respite for those participating in the strike.
Yesterday, KALW Audio Academy Fellow, Viviana Vivas, asked residents whether or not they would be striking. Many said they supported the strike, even if they themselves would not be able to participate.
Residents also expressed outrage at the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in broad daylight. The Guardian reported on Wednesday that 8 people have died in ICE custody this month.
Watch her video here: