This story was originally published by Mission Local on June 10, 2026. Alberto remembers his journey to the United States in 1990 well: He sprinted across the border from Tijuana to San Ysidro, California. “I was really skinny, and I could run,” said Alberto, now 59, who is using a pseudonym to protect his identity. […]
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