"You can’t say it's because of COVID-19, you can't say that any longer. It should be open today,” said Vargas.
On Thursday, October 7, Friends of Friendship Park hosted a press conference featuring speakers including Congressman Juan Vargas, affected community members, and Friendship Park advocates. Following is just some of the news coverage that was generated.
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CBS8 Community Members call on border patrol to reopen Friendship Park
FOX 5
Groups demand popular California border gathering spot open once again
Univision Noticias
KRON4
Groups demand popular California border gathering spot open once again
Border Report
Groups demand popular California border gathering spot open once again
Noticias Telemundo
Exigen que reabra el Parque de la Amistad en la frontera