Our journalists reported live on Friday's student-led ICE protest.
Students march in Sacramento on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Denis Akbari
A crowd of C.K. McClatchy High School students walk out of school to protest ICE at the state Capitol on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Martin Christian
Protest against ICE in front of the state Capitol on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Denis Akbari
CHP patrolled the state Capitol during a student ICE protest on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Martin Christian
Protest against ICE in Sacramento on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Denis Akbari
A protestor holds a sign in the air at the state Capitol on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Martin Christian
Protest against ICE in Sacramento on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Denis Akbari
A student chants during an ICE protest at the state Capitol on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Martin Christian
Protest against ICE in front of the state Capitol on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Denis Akbari
A protestor holds a sign during an ICE protest at the state Capitol on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Martin Christian
Students from at least 10 high schools across the Sacramento region walked out of school on Friday to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal immigration policies. Many took public transit from school to the Capitol, where they gathered for speeches, then continued to march to the John Moss Federal Building.
When I first crossed paths with journalism, I didn’t know it was going to become my biggest love and completely change my life. As an Iranian-Italian visual journalist at Abridged, I aim to serve communities through my authenticity and my commitment to journalism.
My diverse background includes information technology, print and video journalism, website and social media management and animation. I have experience and interest in topics such as social justice, immigration and criminal justice, aiming to amplify voices often overlooked in mainstream narratives.
I have a huge passion for documentary and street photography. I believe visual storytelling has a power to create a deeper understanding of social and cultural issues affecting humans. I use the lens not as a barrier but as a connection to people, challenging viewers to engage with the stories behind the images.
Hello there, I’m Martin. I’ve been lucky to spend more than 30 years telling powerful, visually driven stories through photography. I’ve worked for ABC, CBS, and NBC affiliates on both sides of the country, and now, as Chief Visual Journalist at PBS KVIE and Abridged, I shape and capture the stories that matter most. I’ve also created everything from polished commercial work to expressive fine art. Along the way, my work at PBS KVIE has earned me five Emmy Awards and 20 nominations—and I’m still deeply committed to capturing images that bring community stories to life.
Spend some time with me, and you’ll soon see I’m happiest when I’m on the move. As an endurance athlete for over 25 years, you’ll most likely find me cycling along the American River Parkway or exploring the backroads of Yolo and Solano counties from sunrise to sunset—activities that clear my head and recharge my spirit. When craving a bigger adventure, I head to the rugged trails of the High Sierra with a tent on my back, where the challenge of rocky paths keeps me grounded and energized. These outdoor moments aren’t just exercise—they’re my time to recharge, reflect, and find inspiration for the stories I tell through my work.
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