Immigrant workers are central to recovery efforts in neighborhoods burned in the January wildfires, but recent raids have led some to stay home.

Leer en españolLos Angeles was already struggling to revive its fragile economy after the most destructive wildfires in its history erupted six months ago. Now, immigration raids are driving workers crucial to the rebuilding into the shadows.

The ICE raid targeted a farm in Camarillo, Ventura County, and military-style vehicles and a helicopter were deployed.