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What residents are talking about in Salinas public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Salinas from local and regional media.

Monterey HeraldNovember election candidates

ELECTION: Meet the people running for office in Salinas this November

ELECTION: Meet the people running for office in Salinas this November Monterey Herald

Oct 16, 2026

Monterey Herald2026 municipal election candidate forum

Elections 2026: Salinas mayoral and city council candidates to face off Wednesday

Elections 2026: Salinas mayoral and city council candidates to face off Wednesday Monterey Herald

Oct 5, 2026

Monterey County Weeklyrent stabilization debate

With rent stabilization up for debate in Salinas, the question is: Does it work?

With rent stabilization up for debate in Salinas, the question is: Does it work? Monterey County Weekly

Sep 17, 2026

Salinas CalifornianCesar Chavez Library and Park renaming input

Salinas seeks public input on renaming Cesar Chavez library, park

Salinas seeks public input on renaming Cesar Chavez library, park Salinas Californian

Jul 15, 2026

KSBWcrime rankings and police data

Salinas ranked No. 8 for crime in California report, but police data shows a different picture

Salinas ranked No. 8 for crime in California report, but police data shows a different picture KSBW

Jul 9, 2026

Salinas Californiancrime and safety ranking

Salinas ranks among California’s 10 most dangerous cities. See the list

Salinas ranks among California’s 10 most dangerous cities. See the list Salinas Californian

Jul 8, 2026

Monterey County Weeklyaffordable housing development

Proposed 88-unit affordable housing complex and daycare headed to Salinas City Council.

Proposed 88-unit affordable housing complex and daycare headed to Salinas City Council. Monterey County Weekly

Jun 11, 2026

Monterey HeraldITC renaming

Salinas City Council to discuss renaming Intermodal Transit Center

Salinas City Council to discuss renaming Intermodal Transit Center Monterey Herald

Jun 1, 2026

Monterey Heraldelected official recall effort

Recall effort mounted against County Supervisor Alejo and Salinas City Councilman Barajas

Recall effort mounted against County Supervisor Alejo and Salinas City Councilman Barajas Monterey Herald

May 28, 2026

Salinas Californianmayor's State of the City / city future vision

Salinas mayor says city is making a ‘pivot to the future’

Salinas mayor says city is making a ‘pivot to the future’ Salinas Californian

May 5, 2026

Salinas Californiantourism funding

Salinas approval of California Welcome Center funding sparks debate

Salinas approval of California Welcome Center funding sparks debate Salinas Californian

Mar 30, 2026

KSBWstreet lighting and surveillance cameras

Salinas OKs $620K lights, cameras to deter prostitution on Kern and nearby streets

Salinas OKs $620K lights, cameras to deter prostitution on Kern and nearby streets KSBW

Nov 19, 2025

Community pulse

Chip seal safety

Bid protest — Pavement Coatings

Citizens academy

Measure G poll / City Hall service

Rental ordinances / Measure H

Measure G / government size

Measure H endorsements

Street sweeps / Measure H

Councilmember Barrera's record

Bid protest — JMS Cement Contractors

Monterey County housing draft / Builder's Remedy

Local news coverage

Homeless sweeps

Homelessness / family reunification

Measure G poll

Community Starts Here resource fair

Homeless housing waitlist

Measure H / renter protections

Cesar Chavez / Abbott Street naming

Rental ordinances / housing supply

Bid protest process

Council meeting procedures

Asphalt allocation

Ramon Costa commendation / neighborhood flag concern

Public comment time limits

Homeless housing

Quick Quack Car Wash at Northridge Mall

Measure H (Yes)

Measure H and council accountability

Measure H

District 2 conditions and Measure H

Camera positioning and First Amendment

Rental registry / Measure H

Veterans Day Parade

Emergency Operations Plan

Central Coast Community Watch / Measure H endorsements

Hazardous materials abatement bid rejection

Pesticide notification and Roundup ban

Homeless sweeps and Measure H

Council compensation

Netflix Steinbeck production

Firehouse and Sherwood recreation centers

Downtown restrooms and $400,000 grant

Rental registry / Measure H (Yes)

Monterey Waterkeeper funding

Measure H and rental registry

Downtown public restrooms

El Niño — homeless population

El Niño — language access and homeless outreach

Creek maintenance