Hispanic Towns Where People Live On LESS THAN $300 A Week - What I Saw In Rural CALIFORNIA

@horsebee1 4 months ago

All these towns have one thing in common, they have civic pride. The numbers on paper look bad but the towns themselves tell a different story. There is no piles of trash laying around of abandon buildings tumbling down, the houses look well maintained with mowed lawns and most of the residential streets have well kept footpaths and verges. In other words attitude, the people dont believe that they are poor. It is so good to see.

@barbaramonell6328 4 months ago

Joe I am a very elderly native Californian. In my youth, "braceros" were employed to harvest the ripening crops for market. These remaining communities are a reminder of the contributions these extremely hardworking Hispanic workers brought to California.

@dianamarie5663 4 months ago

Those towns you visited have nice features: wide streets, ranch style homes, clean, no graffiti. Almost a 1950's look.

@nicklasmillner101 4 months ago

These folks are our agriculture, growers ! Service, and hard work.

@thomasfranco5997 4 months ago

Hispanics take good care of their homes. My father will be 93 years old in April. He is a Korean War Veteran. Both my father and mother were born in a small town in the southern part of Texas during the depression. My father brought us up to save every penny and always told us it does not matter how much you make; it matters on how much you save.

@davidellis5141 4 months ago

Families stay together & share everything. Rice based meals & homegrown vegetables & kids get school food. It's a life without materialistic pleasures but certainly has family values & work ethic. People take pride in what little they have.

@Willowmoon1972 4 months ago

I live in Fresno, but have worked in Firebaugh for 26 years. ( Teacher) . I am lucky to commute there for work. Great place! Josh Allen’s hometown( he was my student.) Mendota is our big ‘rival’ 8 miles down the road. Mendota is populated heavily by Farm Laborers, who send money home. These towns are hidden jewels on the west side of the county. The utility costs are related to our summers in particular where we routinely have days 105 degrees plus

@pnoypassion 4 months ago

These towns are in the area in California called the Central Valley and this is what i was born and raised in and basically this is how it is. As kids growing up we went to work in the agriculture field at 4 or 5am, 2-3 hours before school started then get dropped off at school with already dirty clothes and muddy shoes, lots of us as kids done this and because we all didn’t get out much we kids thought that working early was just the way of life. I’m proud to have been raised in this type environment.

@gatorgogo2742 4 months ago

The residents' pride shows in the cleanliness of the towns. These towns are so much preferable to live in than being crowded in crime ridden cities. Their financial management is really outstanding. Thanks.

@biffboffo 4 months ago

The boarded up Taco Bell in Mendota means that there is taco truck that put it out of business with better food at better value.

@sandyg202 4 months ago

It just goes to show that money doesn't buy character! These towns are clean and well cared for!! The residents care!

@michaelwoodford3990 4 months ago

Superb video Joe and Nic just shows no one needs mega bucks to keep a neighbourhood clean and tidy just a work ethic and the pride in their family

@user-fn7gg1pz7m 4 months ago

That's a humble way of life. Hard working families like that deserve respect from any and all races❤❤

@atleeriksen8514 4 months ago

All towns were tidy and clean and families stay together and take care of their property. If I ever should move to California, any of these small towns would be on my list. Thank you for sharing Joe.

@edlee2336 3 months ago

Here in New Orleans I have a roommate from Mexico and him, his family and friends live a very minimalist lifestyle. He cooks everyday, if he parties it’s here at the house and he helps his entire family here in the states and back home. He ignores the 1000’s of festivals, concerts and events in the city even Mardi Gras! I’ve grown to love and look up to him immensely!

@0xcristian140 4 months ago

Great video. I live in Biola, California. Lived here nearly all my life. My family is from Oaxaca, Mexico and over the years a lot more family has come over. Most people work in the fields and houses have large families. It wasn't until the new homes were built that we seen more Asian people in town. The tire shop is in the middle of nowhere but you would be surprised he always has people and he's a great guy.

@user-fj1tq9nt3r 4 months ago

Millions of senior citizens live on $300 a week all over the country. I lived in California for a short time in the 80's, lots of great places. Such a range of climates and beautiful scenery. Great video. thanks

@user-yc8jd1oc1d 4 months ago

It is a stark contrast to other towns in the southern U.S. and the rust belt, where despite the poverty, the Hispanic population seems to keep the town and neighborhoods in good repair and clean. I know there is extreme poverty in the U.S but I have never understood why people can’t pick up their own trash, and use trash cans in public areas and do what what they can to keep things as livable as possible.