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  • Heavy equipment was brought in to the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA to aid in foundation work, photographed on on October 16th, 2015. Several of the trees in the area were trimmed or felled for safety reasons and to aid in lighting.
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  • Seen on October 16th, 2015 from the hillside, the perimeters of the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA have been set and foundation gravel partially laid.
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  • A small crew from San Benito Supply works on the initial stages of foundation work at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA, photographed on October 23rd, 2015.
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  • Children participate in a sack race at the opening on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 of the new Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • At the opening on Sunday, April 24th of the new Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA, Joel Hernandez from the Center for Community Advocacy points out some of the area's many features to Cary Siegfried, director of the city’s library and community services department.
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  • Bracing the support pole for the first basketball hoop after concrete has been poured around it on November 12th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • San Benito Supply crew members raise the support pole for the first basketball hoop on November 12th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • At the opening on Sunday, April 24th, 2016, of the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA, Youth for Change members talk about the difference it will make for area families.
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  • Kids play basketball in the setting sun after a community cleanup on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at the nearly-completed Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Youth volunteer to sweep the access road during a community cleanup on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at the nearly-completed Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Each picnic table and barbecue grill being assembled here on December 18th, 2015 is set in a footing which will withstand occasional flooding, consistent with the entirety of the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA.
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  • The support pole for the first basketball hoop is held in place as crew members prepare to pour concrete around it on November 12th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Workers pour concrete at the Acosta Plaza residential complex in east Salinas, CA on Tuesday morning, October 27th, 2015. The original plans for the development, which now houses some 3,000 people, did not include a community center or a recreation area.
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  • A carefully calculated score is made in the pervious concrete by San Benito Supply workers on Tuesday morning, October 27th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • The San Benito Supply construction crew levels the first pour of pervious concrete on Tuesday morning, October 27th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Luis Ortega, right, construction superintendent for CHISPA, and Joel Hernandez of the Center for Community Advocacy check the plans on Tuesday morning, October 27th, for the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA.
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  • A full crew from San Benito Supply pour the first pervious concrete on Tuesday morning, October 27th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA. The surface is designed to drain water easily.
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  • Crew members from San Benito Supply work on framing the basketball court at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA on October 23rd, 2015. The entire project was designed to drain water easily  as it is subject to potential seasonal flooding.
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  • Photographed on June 2, 2015, plans for the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA, posted at the site on a public notice board for residents.
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  • Happy residents play on a newly renovated basketball court, part of the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA, which formally opened on Sunday, April 24th, 2016.
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  • New swings and a tot lot are just part of the major renovations which opened on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • At the opening on Sunday, April 24th of the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA, Youth for Change members talk with Mayor Joe Gunter about the project.
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  • Nearly flooded after heavy spring rains, the nearly-completed Acosta Plaza Recreation Area is seen from E. Laurel Drive in Salinas, CA, on March 6th, 2016.
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  • During a community cleanup on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016, Joel Hernandez from the Center for Community Advocacy works with residents to note remaining issues before the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA can be officially opened.
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  • A child helps brush away accumulated sediment from winter rain during a community cleanup on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016, at the nearly-completed Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Progress arrested due to a welcome rainy season in central California, the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA seen here on January 30th, 2016 awaits a dry period.
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  • Heavy-duty barbecue grills being put in place on December 18th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA.
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  • A few remaining trees and stakes to be planted, seen on December 18th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA.
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  • The picnic tables and barbecue grills being assembled here on December 18th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA are made of heavy-duty materials.
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  • San Benito Supply crew members steady the second basketball support pole on November 12th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Rather than bring in a full truckload of concrete on November 12th, 2015, San Benito Supply crew pumped it down the slope into specific areas at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Construction tools on a bed of gravel, photographed on November 12th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Seen from resident housing, San Benito Supply workers level the first pour of concrete for the basketball court on Tuesday morning, October 27th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • A girl holds a basketball over her head on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at the nearly-completed Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • During a community cleanup on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016, kids play around the new picnic tables at the nearly-completed Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • On solid footings now, a team begins to assemble the picnic tables and barbecue grills on December 18th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Beautiful forms prepared for concrete to be poured in them, seen on November 12th, 2015 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Equipment for the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area project in east Salinas, CA, brought to this off-site storage area by residents on October 16th, 2015 and protected from the elements.
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  • A child enjoys newly installed swings on March 26th, 2016 at the Acosta Plaza Recreation Area, soon to be formally opened in east Salinas, CA.
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  • A mom gives her child a boost in front of Carr Lake on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at the nearly-completed Acosta Plaza Recreation Area in east Salinas, CA.
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  • Players start young at Gil Basketball Academy, and full-size balls are the rule, not the exception at this Saturday practice match at Alisal High School in Salinas. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to "support the youth of Salinas as they 'Shoot for and Reach' their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas."
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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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  • 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.”
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Late afternoon sun on the facade of La Sagrada Familia United Methodist Church in east Salinas, where the L.I.F.E. Is For Everyone after-school program is held. Close to fifty local children attend these free, non-religious tutoring classes, which offer homework help, advisors for special projects, snacks, computer access and safe recreation under adult supervision.
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  • From left, Jonathan Baires, Jose Jimenez, and Brandon Medina watch Dayanara Martinez and Amy Garcia work out a quirk in their robot. Under the guidance of former engineer Jerry Gleason, the L.I.F.E. after-school program fielded a team of students from Salinas which will  research, design, build and present robots for participation in the FLL WORLD CLASSâ„  Challenge. The annual competition involves over 265,000 children from 80 countries.
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  • Members of the LEGO team come out to the parking lot to help teacher and former engineer Jerry Gleason unload crucial equipment from his car. Under Gleason's leadership, the L.I.F.E. after-school program fielded a team of students from Salinas which will research, design, build and present robots for participation in the FLL WORLD CLASSâ„  Challenge. The annual competition involves over 265,000 children from 80 countries.
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  • Student Jose Jimenez is all concentration as he makes a fix to a course structure. Under the guidance of former engineer Jerry Gleason, the L.I.F.E. after-school program fielded a team of students from Salinas which will  research, design, build and present robots for participation in the FLL WORLD CLASSâ„  Challenge. The annual competition involves over 265,000 children from 80 countries.
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  • Ashley Mendoza is engrossed in her book during reading time at the Cesar Chavez Library’s homework center in Salinas. Area children receive after-school help with reading, social studies, and many other subjects while enjoying a safe place to learn. The library also provides tutors to Sherwood Elementary School and the Los Padres Learning Center.
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  • Graciela Flores runs a tight ship at the Cesar Chavez Library’s homework center in Salinas. Area children receive after-school help with reading, social studies, and many other subjects while enjoying a safe place to learn. The library also provides tutors to Sherwood Elementary School and the Los Padres Learning Center.
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  • 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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  • 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.”
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  • 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.”
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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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  • 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.”
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  • 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.”
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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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  • 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.”
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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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  • Partners Brandon Medina, center, and Victor Perez work on a programming solution. Under the guidance of former engineer Jerry Gleason, the L.I.F.E. after-school program fielded a team of students from Salinas which will  research, design, build and present robots for participation in the FLL WORLD CLASSâ„  Challenge. The annual competition involves over 265,000 children from 80 countries.
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  • Volunteer tutor Ruby Heinrichs and Diego Galena enjoy a story together at the L.I.F.E. Is For Everyone after-school program held Tuesday through Friday at the La Sagrada Familia United Methodist Church in east Salinas. Close to fifty local children attend these free, non-religious tutoring classes, which offer homework help, advisors for special projects, snacks, computer access and safe recreation under adult supervision.
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  • Under the guidance of former engineer Jerry Gleason, the L.I.F.E. after-school program fielded a team of students from east Salinas which will  research, design, build and present robots for participation in the 2014 FLL WORLD CLASSâ„  Challenge. The annual competition involves over 265,000 children from 80 countries.
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  • During the final regular session of 2014 at Alisal High School in Salinas, Gil Basketball Academy founder Jose Gil, right, holds up an autographed Magic Johnson jersey to be raffled off. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to “support the youth of Salinas as they ‘Shoot for and Reach’ their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas.”
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  • Isaac Dueñas, 13, takes a shot from the foul line at a Saturday practice match at Alisal High School in Salinas. Dueñas is a 7th-grader at El Sausal Middle School. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to “support the youth of Salinas as they ‘Shoot for and Reach’ their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas.”
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  • A parent steps in to coach during a Saturday practice match at Alisal High School in Salinas. Athletes on the same team are in different stages of development. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to "support the youth of Salinas as they 'Shoot for and Reach' their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas."
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  • Maria Gallegos, left, gets some English reading help from tutor Sandra Gomez at the Cesar Chavez Library’s homework center in Salinas. Area children receive after-school help with reading, social studies, and many other subjects while enjoying a safe place to learn. The library also provides tutors to Sherwood Elementary School and the Los Padres Learning Center.
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  • Tutor Elizabeth Pacheco has her hands full with different homework assignments at the Cesar Chavez Library’s homework center in Salinas. Area children receive after-school help with reading, social studies, and many other subjects while enjoying a safe place to learn. The library also provides tutors to Sherwood Elementary School and the Los Padres Learning Center.
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  • Esmeralda Hernandez is ready to head home after a long homework help session at the Los Padres Learning Center in Salinas. After-school tutoring for area children in many subjects is also available at Sherwood Elementary School and the Cesar Chavez Library.
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  • Sherwood Elementary School student Jose Luis JImenez puzzles out math problems after school under the supervision of tutor Marlene Garcia. Tutoring for area children in many subjects is also available at the nearby Los Padres Learning Center and the Cesar Chavez Library.
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  • Diana Duran, center, concentrates on her English reading next to tutor Sandra Gomez at the Cesar Chavez Library’s homework center in Salinas. Area children receive after-school help with reading, social studies, and many other subjects while enjoying a safe place to learn. The library also provides tutors to Sherwood Elementary School and the Los Padres Learning Center.
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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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  • 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.
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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.
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  • On an announcement board inside the main office at Virginia Rocca Barton School in Salinas, mediator photographs are prominently displayed next to "Students of the Month." In an effort to end violence and bullying in schools, volunteers from Restorative Justice Partners, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, helped teach administrators and students mediation skills, creating alternative ways to resolve disputes and foster empathy, accountability and fairness.
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  • Program Director Marlene Vanzant takes attendance at the L.I.F.E. Is For Everyone after-school program, which is held Tuesday through Friday at the La Sagrada Familia United Methodist Church in east Salinas. Close to fifty local children attend these free, non-religious tutoring classes, which offer homework help, advisors for special projects, snacks, computer access and safe recreation under adult supervision.
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  • Tutor Bryant Jimenez and Program Director Marlene Vanzant go over student papers at the L.I.F.E. Is For Everyone after-school program, held Tuesday through Friday at the La Sagrada Familia United Methodist Church in east Salinas. Close to fifty local children attend these free, non-religious tutoring classes, which offer homework help, advisors for special projects, snacks, computer access and safe recreation under adult supervision.
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  • Tutor Genoveba Sanchez makes a suggestion for Anthony Medina's homework at the L.I.F.E. Is For Everyone after-school program held Tuesday through Friday at the La Sagrada Familia United Methodist Church in east Salinas. Close to fifty local children attend these free, non-religious tutoring classes, which offer schoolwork help, advisors for special projects, snacks, computer access and safe recreation under adult supervision.
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  • From left, Kimberly Bustamante, tutor Maria Fuentes, and America Silva work their way through a story in English at the L.I.F.E. Is For Everyone after-school program held Tuesday through Friday at the La Sagrada Familia United Methodist Church in east Salinas. Close to fifty local children attend these free, non-religious tutoring classes, which offer homework help, advisors for special projects, snacks, computer access and safe recreation under adult supervision.
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  • Tutor Bryant Jimenez helps a student with his homework as Francisco Martinez, left, looks on. The L.I.F.E. Is For Everyone after-school program is held Tuesday through Friday at the La Sagrada Familia United Methodist Church in east Salinas. Close to fifty local children attend these free, non-religious tutoring classes, which offer homework help, advisors for special projects, snacks, computer access and safe recreation under adult supervision.
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  • A young girl holds the recognition medal she received for graduation from  Gil Basketball Academy after the group's final practices for 2014 at Alisal High School in Salinas. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to “support the youth of Salinas as they ‘Shoot for and Reach’ their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas.”
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  • Ulises Mendoza, 13, drives to the hoop during a Gil Basketball Academy Saturday practice match at Alisal High School in Salinas. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to “support the youth of Salinas as they ‘Shoot for and Reach’ their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas.”
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Tutor Mark Mendoza, left, makes student Raul Vargas laugh at a schoolwork problem at the Los Padres Learning Center in Salinas. After-school tutoring for area children in many subjects is also available at Sherwood Elementary School and the Cesar Chavez Library.
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  • Hartnell College sophomore Stephen Corona, 24, helps Yacer Picazo, a Sherwood Elementary School student, with his English reading. Tutoring for area children in many subjects is also available at the nearby Los Padres Learning Center and the Cesar Chavez Library.
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  • Tutors Mark Mendoza, left and Tommy Torres collaborate with student Raul Vargas as he counts out a math solution at the Los Padres Learning Center in Salinas. After-school tutoring for area children in many subjects is also available at  Sherwood Elementary School and the Cesar Chavez Library.
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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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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • Principal Jose Juan Urquizo and Vice Principal Marisela Morales in Urquizo’s office at Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School in Salinas. Between them on the wall is a set of judiciously enforced good behavior rules. In an effort to end violence and bullying in schools, volunteers from Restorative Justice Partners, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, helped teach administrators and students mediation skills, creating alternative ways to resolve disputes and foster empathy, accountability and fairness.
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  • At the peer mediator ready station, Jasmine Jacobo prepares for a shift at Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School in Salinas. In an effort to end violence and bullying in schools, volunteers from Restorative Justice Partners, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, helped teach administrators and students mediation skills, creating alternative ways to resolve disputes and foster empathy, accountability and fairness.
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  • From left, Samantha Gonzales, Esmeralda Macias, Jasmine Jacobo and Leilani Montiel coordinate their efforts on the playground at Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School in Salinas. In an effort to end violence and bullying in schools, volunteers from Restorative Justice Partners, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, helped teach administrators and students mediation skills, creating alternative ways to resolve disputes and foster empathy, accountability and fairness.
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  • Jose Juan Urquizo, principal of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School, stands next to a bulletin board on which this year's peer mediators are prominently featured alongside "Students of the Month." In an effort to end violence and bullying in schools, volunteers from Restorative Justice Partners, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, helped teach administrators and students at Virginia Rocca Barton mediation skills, creating alternative ways to resolve disputes and foster empathy, accountability and fairness.
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  • Peer mediator Esmeralda Macias stops by the team's ready station to pick up her conflict resolution materials at Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School in Salinas. In an effort to end violence and bullying in schools, volunteers from Restorative Justice Partners, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, helped teach administrators and students mediation skills, creating alternative ways to resolve disputes and foster empathy, accountability and fairness.
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  • Taking a jump shot like a pro with a full-size ball, this young player will develop fast. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to "support the youth of Salinas as they 'Shoot for and Reach' their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas."
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  • Ulises Mendoza, 13, receives enthusiastic support from his father Cris for his development as a player and citizen. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to "support the youth of Salinas as they 'Shoot for and Reach' their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas."
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  • Gil Basketball Academy founder Jose Gil, right, encourages player Isaac Dueñas, 13, at a Saturday practice match at Alisal High School in Salinas. Dueñas is a 7th-grader at El Sausal Middle School. Gil Basketball Academy’s mission is to “support the youth of Salinas as they ‘Shoot for and Reach’ their positive goals, by participating in organized basketball camps, clinics, college tours, motivational speaker forums, field trips and trips beyond Salinas.”
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