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INTRODUCING RYAN DIEGO LOPEZ - SVL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Author: SVL writer Published: April 8, 2022 Honesty, dedication, and optimism are the cornerstone values Ryan Diego Lopez brings with him to each and every endeavor he takes part in. Ryan carries several responsibilities on his shoulders- being a full-time student, community advocate, mentor, and writer while still using his time to educate and motivate his 3 younger siblings. It’s his mission to rise, thrive, and give back. A current undergraduate student with a major in Pol

Apr 8, 20223 min read

New mental health clinic opens in Salinas Valley to support migrant families and farmworkers

By: Jacquelyn Quinones Published: October 1, 2026 A new mental health clinic has opened in Salinas Valley, providing services specifically designed for migrant families, farmworkers, and other underserved community members. The nonprofit organization ALAS, which stands for Ayudando Latinos a Soñar—meaning Helping Latinos Dream—has been supporting migrant and farmworking families for over 15 years, primarily in the Half Moon Bay area. The new clinic in Salinas was designed to

New Colibrí center to provide free assistance to parents in Half Moon Bay

Peninsula farmworker support group ALAS opens new Salinas clinic, unveils mobile resource center

By CBS News Published October 9, 2026

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar provides outreach, PPE and support to Bay Area farmworkers during pandemic

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