HALF MOON BAY, Calif. - Half Moon Bay, a coastal community still grappling with the aftermath of a January mass shooting that claimed the lives of seven farmworkers, saw a significant stride forward in addressing housing challenges.
San Mateo County, home to a $100 million agricultural industry often overshadowed by the county's tech sector, faced increased attention on farmworker housing conditions after the tragic shooting at a Half Moon Bay mushroom farm earlier this year.
On Tuesday, State Senator Josh Becker presented a ceremonial check for $2 million to Half Moon Bay from the recently approved state budget, specifically allocated for affordable farmworker housing.
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