MEDIA ADVISORY: Community Bridges, Hijos del Sol to Celebrate completion of 160-Foot Pajaro Mural Honoring Flood Recovery and Community Resilience

PAJARO, CA — Community Bridges and Hijos del Sol will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, February 27 at 417 Salinas Road in Pajaro to celebrate the completion of “Life Transforms / La vida se transforma,” a 160-foot landmark mural created in partnership with Pajaro residents.
Developed through extensive community input following the devastating 2023 flood, the mural reflects Pajaro’s cultural pride, agricultural roots, and enduring strength. At its center, powerful imagery symbolizes renewal, resilience, and collective recovery — honoring both the challenges the community has faced and the hope guiding its future.
The project was made possible through powerful local and state advocacy that led to California Assembly Bill 102 (AB102), which allocated funding for long-term Pajaro flood recovery. Both Community Bridges and Hijos del Sol received grant funding to support local community projects and partnered by combining their resources to bring this mural to life as a lasting landmark for Pajaro residents.
Leaders from Community Bridges, Hijos del Sol, Community Foundation for Monterey County and local elected offices will join residents to commemorate the milestone.
To lean more about this mural, visit communitybridges.org/Pajaro-mural
EVENT DETAILS
What:
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for “Life Transforms / La vida se transforma” mural
When:
Friday, February 27
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Program begins at 1:30 PM
Where:
417 Salinas Rd.
Royal Oaks (Pajaro), CA
Who:
• Community Bridges leadership
• Hijos del Sol artists, including José G. Ortiz
• Pajaro residents and community advocates
• Local elected officials
Visuals & Media Opportunities:
• 160-foot mural backdrop
• Formal ribbon cutting
• Remarks from artists, community leaders, and elected officials
• Interviews available on site
Light refreshments will be served.
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