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Salinas Underground

We tell the story of the city we grew up with by interviewing the people that make it what it is: the business people, the musicians, the scholars, anyone that adds to the culture of Salinas.

Jun 2, 2023

Anthony Barrera and Jennah Montemayor host the 1st and the 15th Podcast. A show that interviews creative types and asks them about their journey in pursuing their art form. It is now on its third season and available anywhere you listen to podcasts. Even better, it is currently being recorded in our Salad Bytes Media...


Apr 29, 2023

Even though Salinas is in California, it does not have the movie-making history of its bigger neighbor down south. Ivan Ramirez is a lifelong Salinas resident that thinks that by using his hometown as a backdrop, he can do something that seems impossible. He is trying to make a name for himself in a crowded industry by...


Mar 24, 2023

The Rumba Madre is a group that was formed in Nashville by an eclectic group of guys that had a passion for music and another very important quality. They all spoke Spanish. David is one of the founding members and a teacher who has traveled worldwide playing music. He was born in Spain and now lives here in Monterey...


Mar 10, 2023

Artist Alley started two years ago as a way to gather the work of several artists in one place and give people a chance to buy directly from the artists themselves. Starting at the offices of Artists Ink, the alley features up to several dozen local artists showcasing their work. Oz set up shop inside the Co-Lab Studio...


Jan 10, 2023

In 1936 Salinas was the center of a strike led by mostly Filipino field workers. Over six weeks, battles happened in Oldtown. On one side, the striking workers were trying to prevent the lettuce trucks from reaching the packing sheds filled with "scab" workers from other parts of the country. On the other side was a...