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Alebrijes and Nahuales bring color and stories to Salinas
Posted in Arts/Culture by Carlos Rene Castro
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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
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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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Monterey County settles suit against slow-moving owner of Quadrangle Building
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Central Coast representative Lofgren arrives unannounced to inspect ICE facility in Mojave Desert
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Attorney General Bonta, Santa Clara County sue to block ‘illegal’ ICE facility near Gilroy
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Monterey County health officials warn of harm to public health from H.R. 1
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Akira Boch comes home to show documentary at El Teatro Campesino
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Carmel’s Rumsen Indians ‘youth takeovers’ feature cultural vitality and creativity
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A village raises a leader
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We shouldn’t normalize anonymous accusations and taunting
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Proposed public housing rule could kick hundreds of Central Coast children into the streets
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CSUMB not reaching 2030 Carbon Neutrality Goal
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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.

December 23, 2021

Christmas at Alisal Family Resource Center

November 5, 2021

Departed But Not Forgotten Día de Muertos celebrated throughout Monterey Bay

October 15, 2021

Loose Ends Salinas rugmaker finds his creative groove

September 17, 2021

Connecting Young Techies Historic firehouse building is now a creative hub for Salinas youth

August 13, 2021

Unhoused Residents of Sherwood Park Forced Out Ahead of Rodeo