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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

Citizens academy

Community Starts Here resource fair

Firehouse and Sherwood recreation centers

Veterans Day Parade

Ciclovía Salinas

Railroad museum

Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad Museum

Rodeo stadium access / soccer club

Closter Park

Closter Park notice and light wire theft

Closter Park spending / LAFCO

Community events

Muslim community inclusion

Walk for Jesus event

Ciclovia Salinas

Ciclovia Salinas funding

Park maintenance positions

Park naming honor for Pastor Her Valero

Ciclovia funding

Skate park lighting

Parks and Recreation Coalition

Parks staffing

Closter Park opening and community events

Parks staffing / Ensign Park

Park conditions and infrastructure

Alisal murals and roundabout monument

Fourth of July community event

Aquatic Center maintenance

First Mayor's House school tours

Heritage Park naming

Parks and recreation staffing

Parks staffing / Measure G

Youth Council report

ITC renaming to Heritage Park

Community appreciation

Youth engagement

Youth programs and code enforcement near Sherwood

Northgate Park community center

Toro and Dennis Street park

El Gabilan Park improvement

Parks and housing

Memorial Day program invitation

El Gabilan Park conditions

District 5 rec center

District 5 rec center / Measure G

District 5 rec center / Sepulveda parking

District 5 rec center location

Monte Bella park maintenance

Hebbron Heights / volunteer recognition

Northgate Recreation Center