Chess Used To Curb Gang ViolenceChampions Crowned At Salinas City HallPOSTED: 12:24 am PDT September 10, 2008 SALINAS, Calif. — The city dedicated Tuesday afternoon to honoring chess champions from the Alisal Union School District. Since the tournament back...
Kids chess recognized
Salinas City Council Recognizes Kid Chess PlayersLast Update: 7:23 pm SALINAS, Calif.- Chess is often seen as a challenging game for most people, but not for many youngsters in Salinas. Last night, the city council recognized the top elementary...
Funding for chess in Salinas
On the board: Salinas school district approves chess fundingBy MARIA INES ZAMUDIOThe Salinas Californian For east-Salinas native Alberto Murillo, chess is not just a game. It’s a gateway to new opportunities for the children of his hometown. “I realized...