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  • United States, California; Salinas, July 29, 2012. Usually held in the mid-summer in Japan, "Obon" is the traditional time to honor one's departed family members. Across America, this deeply spiritual Buddhist tradition has evolved into an event that celebrates all things Japanese as well. The festival usually culminates in joyful "odori" dances, meant to commemorate the ancestor's release from suffering. Photographed and recorded by Jay Dunn - dance photos Travis Geske. All rights reserved The Salinas Californian/Gannett 2012.
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  • Salinas police officer Richard Lopez goes door-to-door along Fremont Street to introduce residents to the CASP program. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
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  • The rituals of the tea ceremony are followed to the letter at the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon10.jpg
  • Crystal Vazquez bursts out of the gate in the "Mutton Biustin" contest at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
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  • The Mexican flag debuts during the Pageant of the Flags on Friday night at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
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  • In their sixth annual performance called "Day of Indigenous Resistance," Xochinecuhtli Alvarez (Nectar of a Flower) of the Salinas dance group Yaocuauhtli looks to the sky. Held as a deliberate counterpoint to Columbus Day on October 12th, which is also sometimes called "Day of the Races," or "Hispanic Day," the event was meant to highlight long-standing New World traditions, saying "We are Aztecas, Zapotecas, Mexicas, Toltecas, Huicholes, Trikis, Mayas, Incas, Tarahumara, etc," and encouraging everyone to express pride in their pre-Colombian identities.
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  • A backyard wedding on Ragsdale Court, part of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace coverage area. Salinas police officers Richard Lopez and Jeffrey Lofton have gotten to know many of the residents of this neighborhood.
    121129 jd CASP42.jpg
  • Salinas police officer Richard Lopez talks to a Fremont Street family about the CASP community policing program, and how they might best make use of the resources the Center offers.
    121129 jd CASP29.jpg
  • Salinas police officer Richard Lopez, who is bilingual, speaks in Spanish to a Fremont Street resident about CASP. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP26.jpg
  • Salinas police officer Jeffrey Lofton, shown, and partner Richard Lopez go door-to-door along Fremont Street to introduce residents to the CASP program. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP25.jpg
  • Salinas police officers Jeffrey Lofton listens to a Fremont Street resident as Richard Lopez looks on. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP20.jpg
  • A young skateboarder enjoys La Paz Park, part of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace coverage area. CASP is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP12.jpg
  • KIds buy ice-cream from a vendor at La Paz Park, part of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace coverage area. CASP is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP11.jpg
  • Officer Lofton, in foreground, and Officer Lopez on patrol near Cesar Chavez Park in the Hebbron neighborhood of Salinas.
    121129 jd CASP09.jpg
  • A detail from the CASP officer's bulletin boards at the Hebbron Center. The team’s approach encourages dialogue, cooperation and communication.
    121129 jd CASP08.jpg
  • Snapshots of some of the kids officers Lofton and Lopez have worked with in the community. The CASP second floor office at the Hebbron Center is full of mementos children and their families have given to the police.
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  • A performance from San Jose Taiko enlivened the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon17.jpg
  • A performance from San Jose Taiko enlivened the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon16.jpg
  • A performance from San Jose Taiko enlivened the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon14.jpg
  • "Ikebana" created by participants contributing their flower-arranging art to the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon04.jpg
  • Usually held in the mid-summer in Japan, "Obon" is the traditional time to honor one's departed family members. Across America, this deeply spiritual Buddhist tradition has evolved into an event that celebrates all things Japanese as well. The festival usually culminates in joyful "odori" dances, meant to commemorate the ancestor's release from suffering.
    120729_jd_obon01.jpg
  • A symbol of faith decorates the spurs of a saddle bronc rider at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_spurs01.jpg
  • Brian Bain from Culver, Oregon rides to a score of 79 in the bareback bronc riding section of the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_bareback02.jpg
  • Tracy Hinson, 2012 Miss California Rodeo Salinas, leads an audience cheer before the freestyle bullfights, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_arenaprogram01.jpg
  • A yoiung contestant shows his determination at the "Mutton Bustin" contest at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_muttonbustin03.jpg
  • In their sixth annual gathering called "Day of Indigenous Resistance," Xochinecuhtli Alvarez (Nectar of a Flower) of the Salinas dance group Yaocuauhtli looks to the sky. Held as a deliberate counterpoint to Columbus Day, which is also sometimes called "Day of the Races," or "Hispanic Day," the event on Thursday, October 11th, 2012 was meant to highlight long-standing New World traditions, saying "We are Aztecas, Zapotecas, Mexicas, Toltecas, Huicholes, Trikis, Mayas, Incas, Tarahumara, etc," and encouraging everyone to express pride in their pre-Colombian identities.
    130827 JD eaglewarrior36.jpg
  • Natividad Creek Park in Salinas was the site for this Yaocuauhtli - Eagle Warrior performance of more than twenty dancers in full regalia. Participants of all ages like young Eduardo Rubio have to be in supreme physical condition, as ceremonies can last many hours, often in full sun.
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  • Ixtacoatl Ruvalcaba leads a blessing before Yaocuauhtli - Eagle Warrior's weekly dances on Thursday evenings in El Dorado Park in Salinas. These gatherings, which are both instructional and devotional, are open to all, and can last many hours.
    130827 JD eaglewarrior21.jpg
  • A church steeple at the corner of Wood and Roosevelt, part of the CASP coverage area. The faith community is heavily involved in the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace.
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  • Scenes along East Market Street, part of the CASP coverage area. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP34.jpg
  • Children play at a yard sale along N. Hebbron Avenue, part of the CASP coverage area. Officers Lofton and Lopez know virtually all the families in this neighborhood.
    121129 jd CASP32.jpg
  • Salinas police officer Richard Lopez takes a protective position as partner Jeffrey Lofton interviews a resident of Fremont Street. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP19.jpg
  • Officer Jeffrey Lofton explains some of his duties from his desk at the Hebbron Community Center in Salinas. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP15.jpg
  • Detail of a corkboard in the CASP second floor offices at the Hebbron Center. The officers do their best to make helpful information available to address the neighborhood's concerns.
    121129 jd CASP13.jpg
  • At the Hebbron Center, officer Richard Lopez explains how the team makes connections between probation records, school truancy and shared information from parents.
    121129 jd CASP10.jpg
  • Salinas police officer Richard Lopez talks to a Fremont Street family about the CASP community policing program, and how they might best make use of the resources the Center offers.
    121129 jd CASP04.jpg
  • A detailed map of the area under the supervision of Officers Lofton and Lopez on the wall of their office at the Hebbron Center.
    121129 jd CASP02.jpg
  • A performance from San Jose Taiko enlivened the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon15.jpg
  • A performance from San Jose Taiko enlivened the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon12.jpg
  • Kozuo Knowles and Yoshie Okazaki place sweets on individual plates to serve at the tea ceremony during the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
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  • Yumiko Aso from Aptos teaches "ikebana" flower-arranging skills to attendees of a class at the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
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  • Yumiko Aso from Aptos teaches "ikebana" flower-arranging skills to attendees of a class at the Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
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  • Yumiko Aso from Aptos teaches "ikebana" flower-arranging skills to attendees of a class at the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon05.jpg
  • Daredevil stunts marked the Sureshot Productions trick riding at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_trickrider01.jpg
  • Wade Wheatley from Hughson, CA and his partner Todd Hampton from Chowchilla, CA put the first touch on a calf in the team roping competition at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_teamroping01.jpg
  • Carefully prepared bronc riding gear sits on a rail in the hour before the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
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  • Robbie Gonzalez high-steps his magnificent gray horse for the crowds watching the North Main Street mini-parade. The 102nd California Rodeo Salinas opened Thursday night, July 19 for a four-day run.
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  • Clara Jimenez and her day care children enjoy the North Main Street mini-parade courtesy of the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened Thursday night, July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_miniparade04.jpg
  • Tracy Hinson, Miss California Rodeo 2012, heads up the North Main Street mini-parade on Friday. The 102nd California Rodeo Salinas opened Thursday night, July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_miniparade02.jpg
  • Contestants rush toward their targets at the Wrangler Calf Dressing competition at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_calfdressing03.jpg
  • Josselyn Melanie Cuauhyolotzin, seated, is purified during her coming-of-age ceremony. In a colorful indigenous ritual celebrated in Salinas, Aztec teachers, dancers, family and friends gathered together to perform an Aztec “xilonen” ritual for Cuauhyolotzin at the home of her parents. The elaborate ceremony marks the transition from childhood to maidenhood, and is the spiritual basis in Mexican tradition for the “quinceanera.”
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  • At Yaocuauhtli’s sixth annual "Day of Indigenous Resistance" ceremony in El Dorado Park, Ehecatl Chantico Moreno (Wind and Fire of the Home) welcomes Ocelotl Gutierrez (Jaguar) into the circle after being blessed.
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  • From left, Tonaltzin Olivares (Honorable Sun), Ayolotzin Nava (Heart like Water), Acamitzin Zamora (Dart of Bamboo), and Tlakatekolotl Nava (Man Owl) before a performance at Fiesta del Mar at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Children in the Yaocuauhtli - Eagle Warrior “calpulli,” or group, are taught traditions and are participating from a young age.
    130827 JD eaglewarrior10.jpg
  • A backyard wedding on Ragsdale Court, part of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace coverage area. Salinas police officers Richard Lopez and Jeffrey Lofton have gotten to know many of the residents of this neighborhood.
    121129 jd CASP41.jpg
  • Young people hold hands at a backyard wedding on Ragsdale Court, which is in the CASP policing area. Salinas police officers Richard Lopez and Jeffrey Lofton know many of the residents of this neighborhood.
    121129 jd CASP38.jpg
  • Street scenes along East Market Street, part of the CASP coverage area. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP36.jpg
  • Scenes along Fremont Street, part of the CASP coverage area. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP33.jpg
  • An empty lot still signposted as under development in the Hebbron CASP policing area. Officers Lofton and Lopez know virtually all the families in this neighborhood.
    121129 jd CASP31.jpg
  • A young resident of Fremont Street listens shyly as Salinas police officer Richard Lopez talks about the CASP community policing program.
    121129 jd CASP30.jpg
  • Salinas police officers Jeffrey Lofton listens to a Fremont Street resident as Richard Lopez looks on. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP23.jpg
  • Salinas police officers Jeffrey Lofton listens to a resident of Fremont Street, part of the CASP coverage area. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP21.jpg
  • Salinas police officers Jeffrey Lofton and Richard Lopez talk with Charlie, a neighborhood resident. The officers make a point of knowing who is in their area and making themselves available for help. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace, of which they are an active part, is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP18.jpg
  • Salinas police officer Richard Lopez on patrol as part of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace. CASP is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP17.jpg
  • At the end of the school day, officers Lofton and Lopez keep watch outside the Hebbron Center as parents pick up their kids from the bus stop.
    121129 jd CASP05.jpg
  • The Hebbron Community Center, on the corner of N. Hebbron Avenue and Fremont Street. Officers Lofton and Lopez have a permanent office on the second floor.
    121129 jd CASP03.jpg
  • An empty lot along Fremont Street still signposted as under development in the Hebbron ASP policing area. Officers Lofton and Lopez know virtually all the families in this neighborhood.
    121129 jd CASP01.jpg
  • A performance from San Jose Taiko enlivened the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon13.jpg
  • The rituals of the tea ceremony are followed to the letter at the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon09.jpg
  • The altar inside the Buddhist Temple of Salinas during the 2012 Obon Festival.
    120729_jd_obon05d.jpg
  • Seven year-old Kha-Ai Pham shows her sword skills at a "kendo" demonstration at the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon03a.jpg
  • Usually held in the mid-summer in Japan, "Obon" is the traditional time to honor one's departed family members. Across America, this deeply spiritual Buddhist tradition has evolved into an event that celebrates all things Japanese as well. The festival usually culminates in joyful "odori" dances, meant to commemorate the ancestor's release from suffering.
    120729_jd_obon02.jpg
  • A Sureshot Productions trick rider finishes up their program with a patriotic theme at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_trickrider02.jpg
  • Stren Smith, from Chldress, Texas manhandles a calf in the tie-down competition at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_tiedown02.jpg
  • Steer wrestler Ethen Thouvenell from Napa, California is all concentration in the moment of capture at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_steerwrestling01.jpg
  • Freestyle bullfighter Andy Burelle, from Ardmore, Oklahoma leads a Mexican fighting bull by the horns at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_freestyle01.jpg
  • Bull rider Brady Williams from Snelling, California, in a contemplative mood before his afternoon chance at glory in the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_cowboys01.jpg
  • Bull rider GuytinTsosie from Farmington, New Mexico and his mount are fully airborne at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_bullriding01.jpg
  • Jack Nolan, right, winner of the "Mutton Bustin" trophy, gets some help finding the TV cameras at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_muttonbustin01.jpg
  • North Main Street was treated to a mini-parade courtesy of the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened Thursday night, July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_miniparade01.jpg
  • American flags abound at Friday night's Grand Entry to the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_grandentry09.jpg
  • Logan Thorstenson, known as the "Boy Soprano," sings the national anthem on Friday night at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
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  • The color guard enters the track area for Friday night's Grand Entry at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_grandentry01.jpg
  • Ehecatl Chantico Moreno (Wind and Fire of the Home) conducts a ceremony during Yaocuauhtli's sixth annual gathering called "Day of Indigenous Resistance. Held as a deliberate counterpoint to Columbus Day on October 12th, which is also sometimes called "Day of the Races," or "Hispanic Day," the event on October 11th, 2012 was meant to highlight long-standing New World traditions, saying "We are Aztecas, Zapotecas, Mexicas, Toltecas, Huicholes, Trikis, Mayas, Incas, Tarahumara, etc," and encouraging everyone to express pride in their pre-Colombian identities.
    130827 JD eaglewarrior27.jpg
  • A backyard wedding on Ragsdale Court, part of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace coverage area. Salinas police officers Richard Lopez and Jeffrey Lofton have gotten to know many of the residents of this neighborhood.
    121129 jd CASP39.jpg
  • Scenes along East Market Street, part of the CASP coverage area. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP35.jpg
  • Salinas police officer Richard Lopez, who is bilingual, speaks in Spanish to a Fremont Street resident about CASP. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP27.jpg
  • Salinas police officers Jeffrey Lofton, pictured, on patrol with partner Richard Lopez as part of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace. CASP is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP16.jpg
  • Officer Richard Lopez points out how information from schools and parents can lead to a solution in their coverage area. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP14.jpg
  • The rituals of the tea ceremony are followed to the letter during the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon11.jpg
  • Traditional wear at the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon08a.jpg
  • Yumiko Aso from Aptos teaches "ikebana" flower-arranging skills to attendees of a class at the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon05c.jpg
  • Bareback bronc rider Tyson Thompson gives his all at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120721_jd_bareback01.jpg
  • Jesse Tapia rides a miniature horse along North Main Street in the Friday mini-parade, courtesy of the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened Thursday night, July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_miniparade03.jpg
  • The color guard watches Friday night's Grand Entry at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_grandentry08.jpg
  • A contestant grabs for a calf in the Wrangler Calf Dressing competition at the 102nd California Rodeo Salinas, which opened July 19 for a four-day run.
    120720_jd_calfdressing02.jpg
  • Marcial Ramirez and Maria Angeles Rios of Yaocuauhtli - Eagle Warrior apply makeup prior to a unique “xilonen” coming-of-age ritual for Josselyn Melanie Cuauhyolotzin at the Salinas home of her parents. Dancers from throughout the Aztec community in California came together to celebrate her passage from childhood to maidenhood.
    130827 JD eaglewarrior43.jpg
  • A child enjoys the swing at a backyard wedding on Ragsdale Court, part of the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace coverage area. Salinas police officers Richard Lopez and Jeffrey Lofton have gotten to know many of the residents of this neighborhood.
    121129 jd CASP40.jpg
  • Salinas police officers Jeffrey Lofton listens to a resident of Fremont Street, in the CASP coverage area. The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace is an ambitious program that aims to steer youth away from gang violence and toward solutions offered by more than 30 local organizations offering alternatives.
    121129 jd CASP22.jpg
  • Officer Jeffrey Lofton outside the Hebbron Center, as he keeps a close watch on parents picking up their kids from the bus stop.
    121129 jd CASP06.jpg
  • Rituals of the tea ceremony are followed to the letter at the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
    120729_jd_obon08 .jpg
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