Some Good

After Azahel Cruz's death, the community has been in an uproar... to put an end (or at least calm) gang violence.

In the past few days:

-The attendance at Azahel's funeral was overwhelming. There were so many people that we couldn't all fit inside the church. So many young men came to mourn, none in gang colors.

-Police have searched 40 homes for gang-related activity.

-More people than usual have come forward with tips regarding gang activity. Police say these people wouldn't have come forward before Azahel Cruz's death.

-There was a peace march in East Salinas, estimated that 2,500 people would participate. 5,000 attended.