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  • Sonny Knight and the Lakers in performance on Saturday afternoon. Despite soaring daytime temperatures, music fans flocked to the 58th annual Monterey Jazz Festival.
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  • From right, Katy Castagna, president and CEO of United Way Monterey County, José Arreola, community safety administrator for the City of Salinas, and Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Nancy Kotowski share a moment at the December 5th, 2017 opening of the Stories from Salinas exhibition at the CSUMB Salinas Center for Arts and Culture in Oldtown. The exhibition celebrates the mentors, youth and families of the Salinas Youth Initiative.
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  • Judith Lopez, right, mother of Chris Lopez, at Sunday’s “100 Mothers” vigil in north Salinas for victims of Monterey County violence. Lopez was shot and killed in 2011 on his way to work at nearby FoodMaxx. <br />
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Judith Lopez, right, mother of Chris Lopez, at Sunday’s “100 Mothers” vigil in north Salinas for victims of Monterey County violence. <br />
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The vigil was held near the corner of Van Buren Avenue and Jackson Street on north Salinas, on the spot where in 2011, 22 year-old Lopez was gunned down on his way to work at nearby FoodMaxx. <br />
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Following Saturday night’s fatal shooting, the fifth in Salinas this year, the ceremony <br />
under brooding gray skies on Sunday was a sobering reminder of the continuing pain of local families, holding white candles to remember loved ones lost. <br />
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According to Debbie Aguilar, whose group “A Time for Grieving and Healing” organized the event,   Lopez’ mother Judith wanted the vigil to take place on February 8th, her birthday. <br />
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Family friend Christina Varela, who later stood next to Judith Lopez during prayers, said “There is not a mother here who would not have taken their son’s place.”
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  • A prayer circle at the Vineyard Church, which runs a bi-monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • The need for help from the Food Bank of Monterey County is especially great from October to May, the winter months in Salinas when unemployment in the agricultural industry is highest. Basic foodstuffs like rice and beans help to supplement family diets.
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  • Children wait for their parents before a food distribution at the Vineyard Church, which runs a program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Families wait patiently in line to receive basics as well as occasional fresh vegetables at The Breadbox Center in east Salinas, a bimonthly distribution point supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Residents in need can pick up basics as well as occasional fresh vegetables at The Breadbox Center in east Salinas, a bimonthly distribution point supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Food recipients enter a shaded parking garage to pick up basics from a La Paz Park distribution point. The site is managed by Celebration Worship and supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Food recipients sign in to pick up basics from a La Paz Park distribution point managed by Celebration Worship and supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Food recipients form a line to pick up basics at a La Paz Park distribution point. The site is managed by Celebration Worship and supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • The need for help from the Food Bank of Monterey County is especially great from October to May, the winter months in Salinas when unemployment in the agricultural industry is highest.
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  • The need for help from the Food Bank of Monterey County is especially great from October to May, the winter months in Salinas when unemployment in the agricultural industry is highest.
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  • A child peers out from under a table as her mother goes over clothes given out at St. Clare’s Corner, established in Salinas by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra in 1982. Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
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  • Hebbron residents wait in line for food distributed once a week at St. Clare’s Corner, established in Salinas by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra in 1982. Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
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  • Hebbron residents use food distribution bags for shade as they wait in line at St. Clare’s Corner, established in Salinas by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra in 1982. Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
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  • A bilingual food request sheet at the Vineyard Church, which runs a food distribution program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County. Vineyard's approach allows families to request what they would like ahead of time.
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  • A prayer circle at the Vineyard Church, which runs a bi-monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County. Vineyard supplies many of the goods themselves.
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  • Family members walk away with some basics as well as occasional fresh vegetables from The Breadbox Center in east Salinas, a bimonthly distribution point supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Family members sign up to receive basics as well as occasional fresh vegetables at The Breadbox Center in east Salinas, a bimonthly distribution point supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
    130423 jd alisal hunger27.jpg
  • Residents can pick up basics as well as occasional fresh vegetables at The Breadbox Center in east Salinas, a bimonthly distribution point supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
    130423 jd alisal hunger26.jpg
  • Food recipients sign in to pick up basics from a La Paz Park distribution point managed by Celebration Worship and supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Food recipients pick up basics from a La Paz Park distribution point, managed by Celebration Worship and supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Tereso Zarate, 68, is a field worker from Oaxaca, Mexico who has lived in Salinas for ten years. He cannot subsist solely on seasonal work as a lettuce-picker. A Monterey County Food Bank distribution program in the Hebbron neighborhood where he lives is crucial to making it through the winter.
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  • Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets in Salinas from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
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  • Children eat cookies while they wait in line for food distributed once a week at St. Clare’s Corner, established in Salinas by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra in 1982. Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
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  • A volunteer gives out cookies to those waiting in line at St. Clare’s Corner, established in Salinas by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra in 1982. Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
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  • Kids munch on energy bars given out by volunteers as they wait in line for food distributed at St. Clare’s Corner, established in Salinas by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra in 1982. Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
    130423 jd alisal hunger05.jpg
  • Hebbron residents wait in line for food distributed once a week at St. Clare’s Corner, established in Salinas by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra in 1982. Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
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  • A prisoner sleeps during a mid-morning visit to the Monterey County Jail in Salinas.
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  • Mason Stewart, 5, gets to know Bailey, a two year-old heifer on Thursday at the Monterey County Fair. An orphan, Bailey was brought to the fair in 2011 only two days old, and was bottle-fed by her handler, McKenzie Miller, in pink, from Corral de Tierra in Salinas. The cow is now very healthy indeed, and is pregnant for the first time.
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  • A prayer circle at the Vineyard Church, which runs a bi-monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Vicky Payton and Luke Roberts pack staple requests filled out by families visiting a Vineyard Church bi-monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County. Vineyard partners with the Food Bank but also supplies many of the goods themselves.
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  • A volunteer packs canned goods at at the Vineyard Church, which runs a bi-monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • A prayer circle at the Vineyard Church, which runs a bi-monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County. Vineyard supplies many of the goods themselves.
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  • The Vineyard Church runs a bi-monthly food distribution program in collaboration with the Food Bank of Monterey County. Vineyard partners with the Food Bank but also supplies many of the goods themselves.
    130423 jd alisal hunger30.jpg
  • Food recipients sign in to pick up basics from a La Paz Park distribution point managed by Celebration Worship and supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Food recipients in line to pick up basics from a La Paz Park distribution point, managed by Celebration Worship and supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Volunteers get ready to help manage a La Paz Park distribution point. The site is managed by Celebration Worship and supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County.
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  • Tereso Zarate, 68, talks with friends at a Monterey County Food Bank distribution program in the Hebbron neighborhood where he lives. He is a field worker from Oaxaca, Mexico who cannot subsist solely on seasonal work as a lettuce-picker.
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  • Tereso Zarate, 68, is a field worker from Oaxaca, Mexico who has lived in Salinas for ten years. He cannot subsist solely on seasonal work as a lettuce-picker. A Monterey County Food Bank distribution program in the Hebbron neighborhood where he lives is crucial to making it through the winter.
    130423 jd alisal hunger11.jpg
  • Hebbron residents wait in line for food distributed once a week at St. Clare’s Corner, established in Salinas by the Franciscan Workers of Junipero Serra in 1982. Supplied by the Food Bank of Monterey County, basic foodstuffs like rice and beans supplement family diets from October to May, the winter months when unemployment is highest.
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  • Gene Blakeman, kneeling, and Pete Quiane, right, from the American Legion Riders retire the Fallen Soldier at the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Color guards from the Salinas Police and Fire Departments and CIDU Monterey helped mark this solemn patriotic ceremony on Sunday in Salinas, held among hundreds of rippling flags at the memorial’s hilltop location.
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  • Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Nancy Kotowski congratulates members of the Alisal Center for the Fine Arts Rondalla Guitar Ensemble at the December 5th, 2017 opening of the Stories from Salinas exhibition at the CSUMB Salinas Center for Arts and Culture in Oldtown. The exhibition celebrates the mentors, youth and families of the Salinas Youth Initiative.
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  • Monterey County students packed Sherwood Hall in Salinas on Thursday, April 4th to enjoy a dance performance of “Beauty and the Beast,” interpreted by Santa Barbara-based State Street Ballet and presented by the National Steinbeck Center. Nine area schools participated, including Frank Paul, Natividad Elementary, Cesar Chavez, Lagunita Elementary, Los Padres, La Paz Middle School, Roosevelt, Monterey Park and local YMCA spring break camp students. This classic tale of love and loss was adapted from the 1947 film by Jean Cocteau and set to the music of Tchaikovsky by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Robert Sund.
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  • Incumbent Jane Parker kicked off her reelection campaign for Supervisor of Monterey County District 4 with an event at the Carpenters Local 605 Hall in Marina on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
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  • Jose Tinoco completes an end-of-program survey at the Silver Star Resource Center in Salinas. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • From left, Cristian Diaz, David Jimenez, Javier Jimenez and Jose Tinoco pose for a photograph on a Saturday field trip with the whole group to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • Kimberley Perez and mentor Roxy Hernandez on a beautiful afternoon during a Saturday field trip to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • Liz Santoyo, 7, really enjoys Felix Miranda's open guitar class at CHISPA's Roosevelt Townhomes in Salinas. Although CHISPA is primarily an affordable housing developer, the organization’s community services department provides an extensive set of programs and activities for residents, including after-school programs, adult literacy education, parenting classes, health education and screenings, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County, leadership skills training, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, and English as a Second Language.
    JDunn SYI-PF CHISPA_02.jpg
  • Members of Real Salinas United, the boy’s U-12 team, stretch out at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas before one of their final tournament games for 2014. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
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  • Mentor Leo Jimenez and Manny Ochoa (not his real name)  participate in a confidence exercise at the Silver Star Resource Center in Salinas. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • Victor Perez, center, and mentor Anna Camberos smile as the next round of the the “Titanic” friendship game is called out at the Silver Star Resource Center in Salinas. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • David Jimenez is all smiles as the group waits to play laser tag during a Saturday field trip for the whole group. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • Mentor Leo Jimenez coordinates a meeting point as Jose Tinoco, left, and David Jimenez help themselves to fries during a Saturday field trip for the whole group. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • From left, STEP UP Mentor Jose Coronado, David Jimenez, Jose Peral and Cristian Diaz play a rating game at the Silver Star Resource Center in Salinas. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • STEP UP Mentors Jose Coronado, Roxy Hernandez, and Leo Jimenez enjoy a Saturday field trip with the whole group to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
    JDunn SYI-PF Step Up_02.jpg
  • Felix Miranda leads his guitar class in a public performance in front of the CHISPA building during First Friday, a Salinas tradition on Main Street each month. Although CHISPA is primarily an affordable housing developer, the organization’s community services department provides an extensive set of programs and activities for residents, including after-school programs, adult literacy education, parenting classes, health education and screenings, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County, leadership skills training, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, and English as a Second Language.
    JDunn SYI-PF CHISPA_01.jpg
  • Down 2-0 at the half in their final tournament game of 2014, ecstatic members of he U-17 Real Salinas Thundergirls hug after roaring back to tie the game and retain first place. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
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  • For members of Real Salinas United, the boy’s U-12 team, conditioning is everything for this warmup session at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas before one of their final tournament games for 2014. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
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  • Down 2-0 at the half in their final tournament game of 2014, team captain Karina Briseño of the U-17 Real Salinas Thundergirls helps her side roar back to tie the game and retain first place. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
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  • The U-17 Real Salinas Thundergirls say a prayer together before their final tournament game of 2014 versus San Bruno at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
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  • Coach Alonzo Marquez and goalkeeper Julianna Adams of the U-17 Real Salinas Thundergirls prep for their final tournament game of 2014 versus San Bruno at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
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  • At the Silver Star Resource Center in Salinas, mentors Jose Coronado and Ariana Lopes listen to Leo Jimenez underneath a sign stating the group's pledge. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
    JDunn SYI-PF Step Up_09.jpg
  • From left, Cristian Diaz, Julian Peral, Jose Peral, mentor Jose Coronado and Javier Jimenez walk along the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz during a Saturday field trip for the whole group. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
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  • From left, Jose Tinoco, mentor Brenda Samano, Manny Ochoa (not his real name) and Julian Peral participate in the “Titanic” friendship game at the Silver Star Resource Center in Salinas. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.
    JDunn SYI-PF Step Up_01.jpg
  • Felix Miranda distributes song lyrics to his guitar class at CHISPA's Roosevelt Townhomes in Salinas. Although the organization is primarily an affordable housing developer, CHISPA's community services department provides an extensive set of programs and activities for residents, including after-school programs, adult literacy education, parenting classes, health education and screenings, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County, leadership skills training, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, and English as a Second Language.
    JDunn SYI-PF CHISPA_03.jpg
  • Down 2-0 at the half in their final tournament game of 2014, the U-17 Real Salinas Thundergirls roared back to tie San Bruno and retain first place. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
    JDunn SYI-PF Camino_11.jpg
  • Officials at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas check that all players of Real Salinas United, the boy’s U-12 team, are properly numbered and have protective equipment before one of their final tournament games for 2014. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
    JDunn SYI-PF Camino_07.jpg
  • Warmup for members of Real Salinas United, the boy’s U-12 team, include goalkeeping drills at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas before one of their final tournament games for 2014. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
    JDunn SYI-PF Camino_05.jpg
  • Real Salinas Thundergirl Angie Guevara powers her way past a San Bruno defender in their final tournament game of 2014 versus San Bruno at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
    JDunn SYI-PF Camino_04.jpg
  • Gustavo Montoro, 13, an advanced student in Felix Miranda's guitar class, waits for his cue at a public performance in front of the CHISPA building during First Friday, a Salinas tradition on Main Street each month. Although CHISPA is primarily an affordable housing developer, the organization’s community services department provides an extensive set of programs and activities for residents, including after-school programs, adult literacy education, parenting classes, health education and screenings, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County, leadership skills training, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, and English as a Second Language.
    JDunn SYI-PF CHISPA_04.jpg
  • Down 2-0 at the half in their final tournament game of 2014, Aliza Vasquez of the the U-17 Real Salinas Thundergirls listens to a strategy talk from coach Alonzo Marquez. Playing San Bruno at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas, the team roared back to tie the game and retain first place. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
    JDunn SYI-PF Camino_08.jpg
  • A Real Salinas right-winger searches for a teammate during the first half during one of their final tournament games for 2014 at Bolsa Knolls Middle School in Salinas. The El Camino Real Futbol League is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, whose stated mission is “to provide the youth of Monterey County with the attributes to achieve success in their lives through academic excellence and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through the game of soccer.”
    JDunn SYI-PF Camino_03.jpg
  • “Respect Through Sacrifice,” Salinas artist Liam Da Leo’s well-attended opening on Friday, November 1st at the National Steinbeck Center, brought together disparate influences and an edgy attitude to the Monterey County art scene. Featuring graffiti themes, bold colors, and layered textures, the exhibit drew all kinds of art patrons, welcoming the public with cold beer, modern music courtesy of DJ Sergio Lombris, and hip-hop performances and dance from Verenice Portela, Onhel EyeYella, Kas Once, Caleb, Andrew Echo and ATC.
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  • “Respect Through Sacrifice,” Salinas artist Liam Da Leo’s well-attended opening on Friday, November 1st at the National Steinbeck Center, brought together disparate influences and an edgy attitude to the Monterey County art scene. Featuring graffiti themes, bold colors, and layered textures, the exhibit drew all kinds of art patrons, welcoming the public with cold beer, modern music courtesy of DJ Sergio Lombris, and hip-hop performances and dance from Verenice Portela, Onhel EyeYella, Kas Once, Caleb, Andrew Echo and ATC.
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  • “Respect Through Sacrifice,” Salinas artist Liam Da Leo’s well-attended opening on Friday, November 1st at the National Steinbeck Center, brought together disparate influences and an edgy attitude to the Monterey County art scene. Featuring graffiti themes, bold colors, and layered textures, the exhibit drew all kinds of art patrons, welcoming the public with cold beer, modern music courtesy of DJ Sergio Lombris, and hip-hop performances and dance from Verenice Portela, Onhel EyeYella, Kas Once, Caleb, Andrew Echo and ATC.
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  • “Respect Through Sacrifice,” Salinas artist Liam Da Leo’s well-attended opening on Friday, November 1st at the National Steinbeck Center, brought together disparate influences and an edgy attitude to the Monterey County art scene. Featuring graffiti themes, bold colors, and layered textures, the exhibit drew all kinds of art patrons, welcoming the public with cold beer, modern music courtesy of DJ Sergio Lombris, and hip-hop performances and dance from Verenice Portela, Onhel EyeYella, Kas Once, Caleb, Andrew Echo and ATC.
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  • A salute, and a memory during the Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday at the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Salinas.
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  • People watch the progress of a large brush fire on Friday in the tinder-dry grass lands between the Constitution Soccer Complex and the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  
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  • Family members and friends at Sunday’s “100 Mothers” vigil in north Salinas for victims of Monterey County violence.
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  • A grave, probably for a loved pet, at a now-empty homeless camp along Natividad Creek in north Salinas. Monterey County officials gave homeless thirty days to clear the area.
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  • Paying tribute to the fallen during a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday at the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Salinas.
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  • Julie Posey sings the national anthem during a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday at the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Salinas.
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  • Written on the sidewalk by his sister Celeste in 2011, a note to Chris Lopez, then 22 years-old, is still poignant. Families on Sunday held a “100 Mothers” vigil in north Salinas for victims of Monterey County violence.
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  • Members of the Peace Coalition of Monterey County at Wednesday’s protest against war in Syria in front of the main post office in Salinas.The demonstration was in support of Congressman Sam Farr’s stated antiwar position.
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  • Flora Cristobal, left, holds a cross with the name of her son Rodolfo, who was a victim of violence. Rodolfo's sister Cristina wears a shirt with her brother's photograph on it - on the right is her sister Barbara. On Sunday in Closter Park, the group “A Time for Grieving and Healing” led by Debbie Aguilar unveiled a memorial to the numerous victims of violence in Monterey County.
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  • Enthusiastic crowds turned out on a cool gray Tuesday afternoon in Salinas for the annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade, now in its fourth incarnation. Veterans of every stripe enjoyed the support of citizens waving flags and cheering their progress along the Main Street parade route from Salinas High to Gabilan Street.
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  • Signs of support and appreciation were plentiful during Monday’s 3rd Annual Monterey County Veterans Parade along South Main Street in Salinas, as the whole town turned out to salute military friends and family.
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  • Signs of support and appreciation were plentiful during Monday’s 3rd Annual Monterey County Veterans Parade along South Main Street in Salinas, as the whole town turned out to salute military friends and family.
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  • Signs of support and appreciation were plentiful during Monday’s 3rd Annual Monterey County Veterans Parade along South Main Street in Salinas, as the whole town turned out to salute military friends and family.
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  • Veterans ride a vintage armored personnel carrier during Monday’s 3rd Annual Monterey County Veterans Parade in Salinas.
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  • The Fox Theater's marquee on South Main Street says it all during Monday’s 3rd Annual Monterey County Veterans Parade in Salinas.
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  • Five year-old Angel Castro from Salinas gets into the patriotic spirit at Sunday’s well-attended 2nd Annual Monterey County Veteran’s Day Parade.
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  • Sunday’s well-attended 2nd Annual Monterey County Veteran’s Day Parade in Oldtown Salinas saw flag-waving crowds lining South Main Street, paying tribute to US servicemen and women in uniform. Featuring marching bands, vintage vehicles, and lots of patriotic floats, the 2012 parade was organized by American Legion Post 31, the Women's Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and local VFWs.
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  • Several motorcycle clubs including the 28th District American Legion Riders participated in Sunday’s Monterey County Veteran’s Day Parade in Oldtown Salinas.
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  • Notes left at the base of the flag wall during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Salinas.
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  • An honor guard from the Salinas fire and police departments marches during the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Salinas.
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  • Early Tuesday morning, veterans from American Legion Riders District 28 and other volunteers unfurl flags along the approach road to the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial on East Laurel in Salinas. There are 78 flags in all, one for each name on the memorial's wall.
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  • A veteran pauses during God Bless America at Monday’s somber Memorial Day remembrances at the Monterey County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Salinas.
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