The return to Pajaro was heartbreaking for many, knowing all of their possessions were gone. There was also growing anger among residents who said they feel abandoned by those who are supposed to help.
Fighting back tears, Margarita Rosas said they feel abandoned, perhaps because they're a poor, brown, farmworking community.Alejo said he's on the phone daily trying to get that help.
Alejo went so far as to suggest that if this was wine country or any other affluent community, that state and federal help would have already arrived.
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