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Salinas NOW is the official podcast for the City of Salinas, CA hosted by Salinas Youth Interns and you Community Relations Team! Tune in to fun conversations with community partners and City staff.

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CCA: Growing a Stronger Community

November 12, 2025 • City of Salinas, CA

Joel Hernandez gets personal, sharing his journey from community organizer to leader. Discover how he founded the Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) to support farmworker families and create a pipeline for youth leadership. He'll take us inside their programs, revealing how they equip residents with the tools to spark real change and build a stronger community.