Deadly Afghanistan earthquake sends shockwaves through Sacramento’s Afghan community

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As a deadly earthquake devastates eastern Afghanistan, families in Sacramento’s large Afghan community are gripped with worry for their loved ones back home.

At an international market known for its fresh-baked Afghan bread, manager Mustafa Hedayet says the tragedy is deeply personal.

“Every family here, they have family in Afghanistan, including me. My mother and two sisters are in Afghanistan,” he said…

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