Salinas students present safety audits, call for lighting, sidewalk fixes and murals

Apr 18, 2026

Students from local high schools presented photovoice and CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) findings under the Strive program, urging lighting, sidewalk repairs, ADA accessibility and murals to deter illicit activity and improve safe routes to school.

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Julia Murrato of the county public health department presented the Strive youth violence-prevention program and introduced student CPTED teams who completed photovoice projects mapping safety challenges in Salinas.

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