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    Baby Angelita’s death casts shadows over Mixteco communities

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    Regreso al hogar, a la tierra

    Posted in Español by Carlos Rene Castro
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    Los campesinos en California y en todo el país lamentan la muerte de Mo Jourdane

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    Farm workers in California and the country mourn Mo Jourdane

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    Coming home to the land

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    Alebrijes y Nahuales traen color e historias a Salinas

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    Finally, a statue for Ritchie Valens — in Iowa

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    Monterey County residents come out against surveillance cameras

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    Mother of newborn Baby Angelita not being sought on criminal charges

    Posted in Criminal Justice by Carlos Rene Castro
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    Alebrijes and Nahuales bring color and stories to Salinas

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    Monterey County officials confident about voting integrity — while state and national representatives continue to cast aspersions

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    Fruit and vegetable aid program underutilized in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties

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    An idea born in an airport became one of Salinas’ most enduring nights of art

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    Del Rey Oaks police knew in advance of ICE presence at Monterey Airport

    Posted in Features by Carlos Rene Castro
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    Work at South County ICE facility temporarily paused

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    Private prison company sells two of California’s immigrant detention centers to the feds

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    Monterey County officials send a strong message to ICE: Get lost

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    The cameras Salinas approved in 2021 pose a danger to our community

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    Planned Gilroy detention center will increase arrests, advocates say

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About Carlos Rene Castro

Carlos Rene Castro was born in Honduras and has lived in Salinas since he was five. A graduate of Alisal High, his photography has been featured in solo exhibits in Salinas and Los Angeles. He's also a graduate of the youth summer journalism program that's been held in Salinas since 2017.

November 6, 2023

Stateless In this story of dual ‘uncitizenship,’ the life of an undocumented college student from Salinas diverges from his friend’s — because of a single piece of paper.

May 30, 2023

It’s our mental health How three young people keep their minds healthy

September 7, 2022

Fotografías: Bajo la Carpa Circo popular mexicano trae sonrisas a Salinas

Classic cars at the Tavares Family Car Club Mega Show.
August 4, 2022

The cars are the stars Tavares Mega Show takes over the Salinas Airport with classic lowriders — and more

July 27, 2022

Field of Dreams Future soccer stars try out for international teams

June 23, 2022

Juneteenth in Salinas Celebration brings joy, fosters awareness in the community

May 20, 2022

Photographs: Under the Big Top Popular Mexican circus brings smiles to Salinas

April 22, 2022

Getting Their Kicks Sneakerheads find their fix at The Covenant

March 25, 2022

Ciclovía Returns  As COVID restrictions are lifted, the youth-organized fresh air event returns to Salinas to give families a much needed space for recreation and connection. 

March 25, 2022

El regreso de Ciclovía A medida que se levantan las restricciones de COVID, el evento al aire libre organizado por jóvenes regresa a Salinas para brindarles a las familias un espacio muy necesario para la recreación y la conexión.

March 6, 2022

La emoción de las pruebas de selección Los jugadores vienen de todas partes para la oportunidad de unirse al nuevo equipo de fútbol profesional Monterey Bay FC

January 28, 2022

The Thrill of Tryouts Players come from all over for chance to join new professional soccer team Monterey Bay FC

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