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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Salinas public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Rental ordinances / housing supply
Rental ordinances / Measure H
Measure H / renter protections
Measure H endorsements
Measure H mailer misinformation
Measure H / council independence
Outside money in Measure H campaign
Rental registry program
Rental registry / immigrant community
Measure H / campaign money
Zoning Code Update
Cannabis relocation — opposition
Cannabis relocation — neighborhood safety
Cannabis relocation — support
Cannabis dispensary relocation
Rent ordinances / evictions
Referendum on rent ordinances
Zoning Code Phase One amendments
110 Chestnut Street CUP
Cesar Chavez renaming / adjournment
Congressional candidacy introduction
Civic engagement
Cesar Chavez renaming
General Plan outreach
General Plan outreach and council engagement
CUP 2025-023 appeal
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