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Salinas Union district gets community schools grant, 125 years of protecting redwoods

Visitors to Roaring Camp Railroads explore booths at the Redwoods Festival.
Erin Malsbury
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KAZU News
Visitors to Roaring Camp Railroads explore booths at the Redwoods Festival.

In today's newscast, the Salinas Union High School District will launch community schools programs such as literacy classes, trainings for parents or whatever individual schools decide would serve families, thanks to a $15 million state grant. And, the Sempervirens Fund celebrates 125 years of protecting redwood forests.