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How a long history of racism and neglect set the stage for Pajaro flooding

Por: Los Angeles Times Nation March 20, 2023

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Thirty-five-year-old Maria Martinez felt nauseated as she and her son crossed the Pajaro River Bridge into Watsonville, in Santa Cruz County. Their home in the Monterey County community of Pajaro was flooded after a levee failed during an intense storm on March 10. Within hours, streets, homes and businesses of this mostly Spanish-speaking town of 3,000 people were under several feet of water. As Martinez crossed, she saw two National Guard... + full article



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