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Since 2021, districts have been applying for the California Community Schools Partnership Program grant, which focuses on utilizing community resources to improve student outcomes. Community schools have an enhanced focus on community engagement and development, health and social services and academics. In 2022, the California legislature expanded the program by increasing funds and guaranteeing the program runs until 2031.

As Texas families mourn the latest school shooting victims, Salinas parents are questioning if local schools are safe and prepared.

After years of trying to open up her brewery, Marlene Garcia is close to finally opening Brew-N-Krew Ale House in downtown Salinas.