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City honors 2026 interns; organizer thanks council after soccer‑field waiver for special‑needs league
Summary
McFarland recognized its 2026 high‑school interns; multiple interns described assignments in public works, finance and community development. In public comment Maria Diaz asked for waived field fees for a special‑needs soccer league — she said 34 families have joined — and the mayor confirmed the waiver had already been approved.
Serena, the city's internship coordinator, introduced the 2026 high‑school interns on May 13 and invited each student to summarize their experience working with city departments.
Interns described assignments in public works, HR, finance and community development and thanked mentors including Serena, Erica and department staff. Students said the program provided experience in records retention, water‑meter route work, event support and administrative tasks; several interns noted plans to attend local colleges.
During public comment Maria Diaz, who identified herself as the league founder, asked the council to waive soccer‑field fees for a special‑needs soccer league that already has 34 families signed up and plans games on Sundays and Wednesdays (eight games per age group). Maria said the league does not charge participation fees and uses volunteer coaches; she provided social media contact information (Instagram/Facebook: special_needs_sports_McFarland). The mayor confirmed the waiver had already been approved and thanked organizers for their volunteer work.
