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Remembrance honors those lost one year after Half Moon Bay mass shooting
By Max Darrow Updated on: January 23, 2024 / 6:42 PM PST / CBS San Francisco One year after the deadly mass shooting at two mushroom...
Jan 22, 20242 min read


‘I only think about this tragedy’: Families shattered by Half Moon Bay mass shooting search for help
By Nora Mishanec Jan 23, 2024 On the first anniversary of a mass shooting, ALAS founder Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga speaks during a...
Jan 22, 20243 min read


How Half Moon Bay farmworkers are healing from mass shooting tragedy through music
ByGloria Rodríguez Tuesday, January 23, 2024 A class is helping farmworkers heal from the January 2023 Half Moon Bay mass shooting...
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Survivors of Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting Struggle to Rebuild 1 Year Later
Naomi Vanderlip Jan 22 An aerial view of some trailers that house farmworkers and their families at California Terra Garden in Half Moon...
Jan 21, 20243 min read


Half Moon Bay massacre: A year later, struggle for better farmworker housing drags on
By KATE TALERICO | ktalerico@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group, ETHAN VARIAN | evarian@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News...
Jan 21, 20243 min read


ALAS and the Latino Community Foundation Commemorate One-Year Anniversary of Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting, Honoring Seven Lost Farmworkers
Reflecting, Honoring, and Advocating: Special Memorial Art Piece at ALAS to be Unveiled to Remember the Lives and Inspire Ongoing Change...
Jan 19, 20243 min read


ICYMI: REPS. SCHIFF, ESHOO HOST A PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY
“CAMPESINOS: AMERICA’S UNSUNG HEROES” IN U.S. CAPITOL Documentary highlights the struggles farm workers face at the local and national...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Nonprofit ALAS recognized for its decade-long dedication in San Mateo County
By Allie Rasmus Published October 9, 2023 Updated 6:55AM San Mateo County KTVU FOX 2 HALF MOON BAY, Calif. - From navigating the...
Oct 8, 20234 min read


Benefit concert held for Half Moon Bay farmworkers navigating difficult year
"Without them, we would not eat. So their work is so sacred." By Tim Johns Wednesday, September 20, 2023 MENLO PARK, Calif. (KGO) -- On...
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Fundraiser held for farmworkers still recovering from mass shooting in Half Moon Bay
By FOX 35 September 20, 2023 8:20 AM MENLO PARK, Calif. - A benefit concert was held Tuesday for farmworkers affected by the deadly mass...
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Non-profit hosts a special benefit concert to support Bay Area farmworkers
SEPT 19, 2023 Reed Cowan and Nicole Zaloumis interview ALAS founder and executive director Doctor Belinda Hernandez Arriaga and Brent...
Sep 18, 20231 min read


Fundraiser held for farmworkers still recovering from mass shooting in Half Moon Bay
By LaMonica Peters Published September 19, 2023 MENLO PARK, Calif. - A benefit concert was held Tuesday for farmworkers affected by the...
Sep 18, 20232 min read


Non-profit hosts a benefit concert to support Bay Area farmworkers
Sep 19, 2023 Reed Cowan and Nicole Zaloumis interview ALAS founder and executive director Doctor Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga and Brent...
Sep 18, 20231 min read


California’s farmworkers feed us. This Sukkot, let’s return the favor.
BY JAMIE BECKETT | SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 Sukkot is a time when we give thanks for the harvest, and here in the Bay Area we are fortunate...
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Yo Soy ALAS Campaign
In the next few weeks, we will introduce you to numerous members of our ALAS familia via our Yo Soy ALAS campaign. It's our goal to recog...
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Benefit concert aimed at supporting farmworkers will be held in Menlo Park
A new organization is raising money to support farmworkers. KCBS Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon reports, they're kicking things off with a...
Sep 13, 20231 min read


Rep. Adam Schiff visits Half Moon Bay to learn about needs of farmworkers
By Gloria Rodríguez Friday, August 25, 2023 5:54PM HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KGO) -- U.S. Representative Adam Schiff visited Half Moon Bay...
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Farmworkers facing urgent needs as they continue to provide food for the nation
A community roundtable in Half Moon Bay Thursday will focus on farmworkers and their urgent needs and will be attended by Congressman...
Aug 23, 20231 min read


Half Moon Bay mass shooting survivor speaks out
By Allie Rasmus Published August 24, 2023 HALF MOON BAY, Calif. - Pedro Romero Perez, the lone survivor of a tragic mass shooting in Half...
Aug 23, 20232 min read


Addressing needs of Latino community in San Mateo County
Housing, substance use and mental health services top priorities Nicholas Mazzoni Daily Journal staff Aug 15, 2023 Updated Aug 17, 2023...
Aug 16, 20234 min read


Summer camp boosting confidence for children of Half Moon Bay's working families
"I think those lessons go far beyond what's happening here on the beach." By Luz Pena Sunday, July 30, 2023 HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KGO)...
Jul 29, 20232 min read


ALAS provides free summer camp to kids of working families
by: Jessica Wills Posted: Jul 26, 2023 / 03:13 PM PDT Updated: Jul 26, 2023 / 03:13 PM PDT Assistant Director of ALAS Dr. Enrique Bazán...
Jul 25, 20231 min read


ALAS Names Dr. David A. Martínez as Director of Mental Health
Clinical psychologist joins ALAS to help deliver equitable access to mental health services Half Moon Bay, CA — July 17, 2023 —...
Jul 16, 20232 min read
Ayudando Latinos A Soñar provides outreach, PPE and support to Bay Area farmworkers during pandemic
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