Salinas, California

Salinas is the county seat of Monterey County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 151,060. The city developed in the 19th century as an Anglo response to the predominantly Italian fishing community Monterey, California.

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County seat - Monterey County, California - 2000 - Monterey, California

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Salinas' economy depends much on agriculture. Located in one of California's richest farming regions, Salinas produces a variety of fruits and vegetables, including lettuce, strawberry, watermelons, broccoli, carrots, cabbages, and spinach.

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Agriculture - California - Fruit - Vegetable - Lettuce - Strawberry - Watermelon - Broccoli - Carrot - Cabbage - Spinach

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Salinas was also the birthplace of John Steinbeck and is the home of the National Steinbeck Center.

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