Three years ago, a McFarland family decided it was time to make the change they wanted to see happen, organizing the city’s first victims of violence vigil. The city has now taken over the event but their efforts remain the same.

“This vigil actually brings strength, unity, and collaboration between our community and city,” said Mayor Saul Ayon.

Uniting city officials and members of the community , that’s the goal for Friday nights third annual victims of violence vigil according to Mayor Ayon.

The event was originally created by Marisol Salinas, a McFarland resident who lost her cousin Oscar Olivas in 2021 — looking for answers as her loved ones case went cold.

Now three years later, and Ayon says attendance has just gotten bigger, showing up to pay their respects, and find resources.

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