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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Salinas public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Citizens academy
Community Starts Here resource fair
Veterans Day Parade
Firehouse and Sherwood recreation centers
Ciclovía Salinas
Railroad museum
Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad Museum
Rodeo stadium access / soccer club
Closter Park notice and light wire theft
Closter Park spending / LAFCO
Community events
Muslim community inclusion
Closter Park
Ciclovia Salinas funding
Park naming honor for Pastor Her Valero
Ciclovia funding
Skate park lighting
Walk for Jesus event
Ciclovia Salinas
Park maintenance positions
Park conditions and infrastructure
Closter Park opening and community events
Parks staffing
Parks staffing / Ensign Park
Parks and Recreation Coalition
Aquatic Center maintenance
Alisal murals and roundabout monument
Fourth of July community event
First Mayor's House school tours
Heritage Park naming
Parks and recreation staffing
Youth Council report
ITC renaming to Heritage Park
Parks staffing / Measure G
Community appreciation
Youth engagement
Youth programs and code enforcement near Sherwood
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Salinas from local and regional media.
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, 2026Elections 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, 2026With 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, 2026Salinas seeks public input on renaming Cesar Chavez library, park
Salinas seeks public input on renaming Cesar Chavez library, park Salinas Californian
Jul 15, 2026Salinas 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, 2026Salinas 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, 2026Proposed 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, 2026Salinas City Council to discuss renaming Intermodal Transit Center
Salinas City Council to discuss renaming Intermodal Transit Center Monterey Herald
Jun 1, 2026Recall 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, 2026Salinas 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, 2026Salinas approval of California Welcome Center funding sparks debate
Salinas approval of California Welcome Center funding sparks debate Salinas Californian
Mar 30, 2026Salinas 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