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‘A volunteer jail’: Scandals and abuse push homeless out of shelters in Salinas and across the state
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The artists who knew the artists
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King City traffic death received slightly more attention than previously reported
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Monterey County is friendlier to ICE than most local agencies
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Si las deportaciones masivas prometidas por Trump se concretan
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If Trump’s promised mass deportations come
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Cónsul mexicana promete proteger a sus compatriotas en contra de la deportación
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Federal policies will cripple the regional economy
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The U.S. needs more DEI, not less
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Monterey County gets ready for anti-immigration policies
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Why my 5th-grade student cries when it rains
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Monterey County officials owe Christian Schneider a hearing
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Sheriff said she reopened King City investigation, but it didn’t happen
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Celebrating community in challenging times
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How Sanctuary Laws Could Throw a Wrench Into Trump’s Deportation Plans
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The Books we Loved in 2024
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Residente de Salinas afronta la esperanza, la pérdida y la alegría que acompaña la asistencia a personas con discapacidad.
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Royal Xmas poem is coming to town
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Remembering 1974, when women weren’t believed
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Salinas mother faces the hope, loss and joy of special needs caregiving
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About Lauren Hepler

Lauren Hepler is an investigative reporter at CalMatters focused on labor issues and California’s housing crisis.

April 10, 2025

‘A volunteer jail’: Scandals and abuse push homeless out of shelters in Salinas and across the state A special report