David Rodriguez
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Parents, teachers drive long hours to get Monterey County youth educated
A Soledad parent drives his kids long miles so they can attend San Antonio Union School District, located about 25 miles from any services. → Read More
A Monterey County doctor wanted to help more people. So she learned their language.
Together a team of community leaders are trying to revive and support Monterey County's Indigenous population through a collection of medical clinics. → Read More
First indigenous-owned barbershop opens in Salinas
Gabriel Toledano opens Mixteco Barber Shop, the first indigenous-owned barbershop in Salinas. → Read More
Greenfield boxer Rigo Avila fights to expand boxing gym for Monterey County youth
Boxer Rigo Avila started A.V.I.L.A Victory Boxing, a Monterey County nonprofit organization, three years ago to keep Greenfield youth out of trouble. → Read More
This Monterey County school sees sharp jump in enrollment amid overall California decline
Award-winning rural one-school San Antonio Union School District bucks California enrollment trend with 30 new students this year. → Read More
Salinas cyclist’s dreams come to crashing halt in 2022 Sea Otter Classic; he vows to try again
Salinas bicyclist Ruben Sanchez is vowing to try again at the next Sea Otter Classic, the largest gathering of cycling enthusiasts in North America. → Read More
She was trapped under a train. Now, this Salinas woman struggles to find a home
In February 2021, Cholena Loewenthal was hit by a train while attempting to cross the tracks. She is unable to secure permanent housing. → Read More
Indoor masking requirements remain in place for Monterey County schools
As Californians prepare for the state's indoor mask mandate to expire, schools may still require them, at least for the next few weeks. → Read More
Monterey County reaches a new pandemic all-time high COVID-19 case rate
Monterey County reached a new pandemic all-time high case rate: 108.6 per 100,000 residents, surpassing the last highest case rate of 107.8 reached on Jan. 9, 2021. → Read More
Salinas celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with 4th Annual 'I Have a Dream,' walk
Today Salinas First United Methodist Church amongst other faith groups celebrated the 4th Annual 'I Have a Dream,' walk. “We come out and participate because I want my son to grow up with the same values. It is important for him to be part of these kinds of actions.” → Read More
Looking for something to do this winter break for your child? Here's a list of local winter break activities
If you're looking for activities to do with your child this winter break, look no further. Here's a complete list of activities that your and your child can do together. → Read More
Looking for something festive to do this month? Check out this guide to holiday events in Monterey County
For this year’s holiday season, See Monterey has put together a list of local festivities happening this month. → Read More
Want to keep your family safe on the road? Read these tips for holiday travel
With an expected 53.4 million Americans traveling for Thanksgiving, AAMCO is offering six vehicle safety tips to keep the holiday season merry and bright. → Read More
‘Let there be light’: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service brings residents together
Following last year’s largely virtual holiday season, St. Paul’s/San Pablo’s Episcopal Church brought communities of faith together for an in-person Thanksgiving service. → Read More
Funding brings new opportunities for underrepresented students studying agriculture at CSUMB
The Department of Agriculture awarded CSUMB $975,0000 to increase participation in the science fields of food, agriculture, and natural resources starting in Fall 2021. → Read More
Farm worker study exposes hardships during COVID-19 pandemic
Findings from a new COVID-19 Farmworker Study (COFS) revealed that Indigenous farmworkers face massive economic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
‘We’re fed up’: Parents join California school walkout to protest student vaccine mandates
Area parents took part in a School Walkout 2021 protest as part of a statewide pushback against California’s vaccine mandate for students. → Read More
‘It’s never too late’: Salinas dental hygienist spent 11 years as farmworker
Now a dental hygienist, Salinas resident Martina Hernandez Garcia spent 11 years as a farmworker harvesting lettuce before changing her career. → Read More
Salinas non-profit offers low cost Chromebook and technology literacy to Monterey County families
Salinas non-profit Loaves, Fishes & Computers provides computers and technology literacy to low-income families in Monterey County. → Read More
This Everett Alvarez High School college program has helped dozens of students get accepted into college
Puente is a really big navigation system for us. It’s like a compass of how we can succeed and how we can inspire others to succeed.” → Read More