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

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

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    Attorney General Bonta, Santa Clara County sue to block ‘illegal’ ICE facility near Gilroy

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About Nate Abaurrea

Hailing from Watsonville, California and now based in San Diego, Nate Abaurrea is a writer and broadcaster specializing in coverage of soccer on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. He served as the first-ever English Language Radio Voice in Liga MX with the Xolos of Club Tijuana. He is known to savor golazos, wine, and tacos.

January 26, 2023

Growing the Game San Jose Earthquakes partners with city of Salinas for soccer complex upgrades

May 27, 2019

Border Crazy Watsonville native's encounter with border agents

March 6, 2019

Entre Salas y Watsón El sistema de “pagar por jugar” afecta negativamente a los jugadores de clase trabajadora. Pero a la larga, está robando al fútbol estadounidense de su máximo potencial.

February 6, 2019

Between Salinas and Watsón The unfairness of “pay-to-play” hits talented, working-class soccer players the most. But ultimately, it’s robbing U.S. soccer of its full potential.

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