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By Felix Cortez

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SALINAS, California (KSBW) — After seven decades in Salinas, Coca-Cola has closed its doors in its last warehouse. The decision impacts dozens of employees and leaves city leaders wondering what will become of the vacant building.

On Friday, Coca-Cola trucks rolled out for the last time at a distribution site on Vandenberg Street near the Salinas airport.

“We’ve got to keep ourselves positive, yeah, it’s been a good run over here, so I’ve been happy, time to move on,” said Stephen Dionisio, who did inventory at the facility for 18 years.

Another employee spent 35 years with Coca-Cola, and his family showed up Friday with signs saying, “We are so proud of you.”

“Well, as usual, everyone’s sad, you know, it’s a mixed reality, b

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