Coffee Breaks: Halloween, Homeless Camps, and Immigration in Salem
Welcome to this week's episode of Coffee Breaks!
In this episode of our new series in partnership with Salem Reporter, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Rachel Alexander to discuss:
- Top Halloween activities in Salem, from Rocky Horror at the Grand to the Lost Forest Zombie Shoot
- Mayor Julie Hoy's petition to repeal state homeless camp sweep regulations
- Rising immigration enforcement concerns and their impact on local businesses and community events
- Updates on Día de los Muertos celebrations happening around Salem
This is a quick 10-minute update on what's happening in Salem, bringing you the latest news and community happenings.
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Timestamps:
00:01 - Coffee Talk theme song banter and introduction
00:54 - Top three Halloween activities in Salem
01:12 - Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition at the Grand
02:10 - High school trick-or-treating events
03:12 - Ghosts at the Grand returns with new features
03:35 - Lost Forest Zombie Shoot debuts in Salem
04:59 - Trunk-or-treat events making a comeback
05:46 - Mayor's petition on homeless camp sweeps explained
08:12 - Community reactions and the debate over empathy vs. cleanliness
09:05 - Immigration arrests increase and community response
10:48 - Día de los Muertos celebrations still happening despite concerns
