The decision to approve a 40-unit building for elderly farmworkers in Half Moon Bay comes after a 2023 mass shooting highlighted the substandard housing conditions, with some workers living in shipping containers.
California farmworkers, predominantly migrants, endure challenging work conditions for low pay, despite the state being a leader in crop value.
Plans for the farmworker housing faced opposition due to concerns about fitting the building with the area's style, potentially delaying much-needed aid for the community.
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