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4x4 Yogi

@4x4yogi.bsky.social

Views on my mile drive home. It’s chilly for us but the late rain has increased the drama on the hillside. #SalinasValley #SteinbeckCountry #iPhonePhotography #Nature #Photography

April 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM

Sabrina Lawrence

@sabrinalawrence.bsky.social

East of Eden.
#seascapeandpine #gilroy #eastofeden #siliconvalley #santaclaracounty #photos #photography #trains #barns #westcoast #bayarea #farms #agriculture #steinbeck #salinasvalley

Photo of a train coming at the viewer on tracks left of a red barn packing shed.

November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Elizabeth Wingfield

@quirkygrrrl.bsky.social

I wanna know about if the supply of 70% of US salad greens and other veggies is contaminated, and what they are doing about it, and when it will be safe to eat again. #LithiumBatteryFactoryFire #SalinasValley #CA

January 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Migrants from the Southwest bring their institutions with them. Greenfield, Salinas Valley, California

#southwest #greenfield #salinasvalley #california #pentecostalchurch #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771859/

The image shows a black and white photograph of the Pentecostal Church building in Greenfield, Salinas Valley, California. It features a plain wooden structure with visible horizontal siding, a simple gabled roof without any trim or decoration, and a single closed door at its center. Above the doorway are two lines of text that read "PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD INC." The photo captures only part of the building's facade against a clear sky backdrop, suggesting an arid environment as hinted by patches of dry ground visible in front of it.

April 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Salinas Valley, California. Deputized "vigilantes" armed with clubs guard entrance to lettuce fields during lettuce strike

#salinasvalley #california #first #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771680/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an outdoor scene. A person stands on the right, looking off to their side with one hand in their pocket and standing next to another individual who appears seated but not fully visible due to being cropped out of frame. There are three individuals sitting beside each other further down from where the first man is positioned; they seem engaged in conversation or possibly waiting for something.

A tall telephone pole stands prominently on the left side, with a wire extending upwards into the sky. In front of them, there's an open road leading to what appears to be fields and mountains far off in the distance. On the edge beside this road is mounted a sign that reads "Sheriff STOP."

The setting suggests rural or agricultural land use, possibly on the outskirts of Salinas Valley where historical events took place during lettuce strikes involving deputized "vigilantes" armed with clubs guarding entrances to fields.

The image captures an atmosphere of casual observation and activity typical for outdoor settings.

April 24, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Grandmother and grandchild. Greenfield, Salinas Valley, California. From farm family originally in Missouri, then Iowa. Migrants to California

#greenfield #salinasvalley #california #missouri #thegreatdepression #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771812/

This black and white photograph depicts an elderly woman standing on a concrete step in front of a wooden shack, with her right hand touching the top rail. She is dressed in a patterned dress with glasses perched atop her head as she gazes off to the side. Beside her stands a young boy, presumably her grandchild, wearing a dark suit and looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The surroundings suggest an impoverished setting, possibly part of a farm labor camp or rural area in California during the Great Depression era.

December 31, 2024 at 9:39 AM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Grandmother and grandchild. Greenfield, Salinas Valley, California. From farm family originally in Missouri, then Iowa. Migrants to California

#greenfield #salinasvalley #california #missouri #dorothealange #american #undefined #photography […]

[Original post on mastodon.ozioso.online]

The image is a black and white photograph capturing an intimate moment of connection between two individuals. They are peering through the open door of a rustic wooden structure that appears to be part of a larger building, possibly a barn or shed on a farm.

Behind them, partially obscured by semi-transparent fabric draped over what could be a window frame, is another individual, likely their family member who shares an affectionate gaze with those outside. The setting exudes simplicity and homeliness; the wooden textures are richly detailed, showcasing natural grain patterns that hint at craftsmanship in its construction.

The individuals' expressions convey warmth and tenderness as they look out towards the viewer or something beyond them. Their proximity to each other suggests a close relationship, possibly family ties. Overall, this image beautifully encapsulates familial bonds within rural settings of California's agricultural landscape during a period when such farm families were prevalent due to migratory patterns driven by economic opportunities.

This photograph is attributed to Dorothea Lange and was part of her collection documenting the lives of American migrants, particularly those in states like California. The black lines at the bottom indicate it may have been part of an album or portfolio from one of her works during that era.

December 31, 2024 at 7:26 AM

Liam O'Mara IV, PhD

@liamomaraiv.bsky.social

#Teamsters in #SalinasValley, CA, won a #strike on #ThisDayInHistory in 1970, after just one week that cost producers thousands of acres of lettuce. In addition to a pay rise, the #union gained exclusive rights to organize farm workers, setting up a fight with #UnitedFarmWorkers.

July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Leaky Wheal

@leakywheal.bsky.social

@usrepjimmypanetta.bsky.social

A MOCO fisherman says a man in a military uniform detained him near Lake San Antonio, then handed him over to ICE/CBP/DHS who imprisoned him for 3 days, and deported him. Rep Lofgren is supposedly investigating. Will Rep Panetta?

www.instagram.com/p/DTwa3dXkhP7/

Hella Storytime 🎙️ on Instagram: "Salinas Valley deportation update from the ICE activity this past Friday night. Mucho ojo raza 👀. #salinasvalley #montereycounty #kingcity #lamigra #immigration"

3,793 likes, 177 comments - hella.storytime on January 20, 2026: "Salinas Valley deportation update from the ICE activity this past Friday night. Mucho ojo raza 👀. #salinasvalley #montereycounty #kin...

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February 10, 2026 at 7:33 AM

Monterey County Now

@montereycountynow.com

Mobile luncheons bring more than nourishment to seniors up and down the Salinas Valley. #seniorsocials #mealsonwheels #salinasvalley #seniorisolation #nutrition #community #seniors #montereycounty

Mobile luncheons bring more than nourishment to seniors up and down the Salinas Valley.

Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

www.montereycountynow.com

November 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Dorothea Lange

@dorothealange.mastodon.ozioso.online.ap.brid.gy

Migrants from the Southwest bring their institutions with them. Salinas Valley, California

#southwest #salinasvalley #california #pentecostal #america #american #undefined #photography #dorothealange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017771762/

Migrants from the Southwest bring their institutions with them. Salinas Valley, California

1 negative : nitrate ; 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches or smaller.

www.loc.gov

April 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM

Liam O'Mara IV, PhD

@liamomaraiv.bsky.social

The #SaladBowlStrike began on #ThisDayInHistory in 1970 when thousands of agricultural workers in the #SalinasValley walked off the job. #UnitedFarmWorkers oversaw the largest farmworker #strike in US history, winning concessions from #California, the farms, and the #Teamsters.

August 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM

usnewslive.bsky.social

@usnewslive.bsky.social

California lettuce growers skip harvest in Salinas and Central Valley regions as economic pressures force painful decisions on local family farms.

Get the complete update here: usanews.freelatestjobalert.com/california-l...

#SalinasValley #CentralValley #CaliforniaAg #FarmFamily #ProduceNews