What's Happening in Salinas

No More Overdue Fines!
June 14, 2022
Salinas Public Library is excited to announce that effective July 1st, 2022, overdue or late fines for all library patrons has been eliminated. This move was approved by the City Council through the removal of late fines for adult materials from the 2023 City-wide schedule of fees at the April...

Summer Lunch Program
June 14, 2022
Recreation & Community Services
The Free Summer Lunch and Snack Program has begun!
Children and youth ages 18 and under receive nutritious lunch and snack that include vegetables, fruits, seeds and healthy dairy products like milk, string cheese and yogurt, at 6 City locations.
Program...

Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Paving
June 8, 2022
BARDIN ROAD SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT
Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) paving will occur along Bardin Road between Williams Road and Sconberg Parkway between June and July 2022. Slurry Seal will occur along Alisal Road between Bardin Road and Tampa Street between...

Urban Forest Survey
June 1, 2022

How Are Drones Used in Emergencies?
April 16, 2022
The Salinas Police (SPD) and Fire (SFD) Departments frequently work together in the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones. The use of UAVs helps emergency personnel see "hidden threats" during emergencies, like during the 2022 Abbott Incident...

2022 Abbott Incident
April 16, 2022
The Abbott Incident that began shortly after 7:15pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, has transitioned to monitoring and clean-up phases of the incident. The City of Salinas and Salinas Fire Department (SFD) are thankful to the community for adhering to emergency advisories and to...