On this episode we link up with Incredible Javier from the Incredible Javier You Tube Channel to discuss his history growing up in El Monte, California. He shares about El Monte's barrio history of migration camps, and the Chicano perspective of living in El Monte. Sabrina and I share our experience driving around and exploring El Monte for the first time and discussing architecture and landmarks that seemed to be fading away. What is happening in El Monte? why has the city been through so many transitions which has erased a lot of its original identity? Listen up to learn more.

Places discussed: Driftwood Dairy, Main Street-El Monte Mall, Five Points Liquor, Jolly Jug, Gay's Lion Farm, MacLaren Hall, American Legion Stadium and more!

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