Free and Low-Cost Things to Do in Salinas in Late Summer 2026
A good day in Salinas does not have to begin with an expensive ticket. Late summer 2026 brings free cultural events, recurring art programs, two public farmers markets and a temporary citywide sculpture exhibition. Residents can also build a simple outing around downtown streets, public libraries and neighborhood parks without turning every stop into a […]
Why Steinbeck Travel Is Getting New Attention in Salinas in 2026
John Steinbeck has always been central to Salinas’s identity, but 2026 gives readers another reason to look at the city through his work. Netflix has announced that all seven episodes of a new limited-series adaptation of East of Eden will stream globally in fall 2026. The series, led by Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames and […]
Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project: What Salinas Drivers Should Know in 2026
The Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project is one of Salinas’s most visible transportation construction efforts in 2026. It affects a corridor used by nearby residents, school families, commuters, transit riders, cyclists and people traveling between growing areas north of the city and established neighborhoods to the south. The work is intended to improve traffic flow […]
Skyway–Alisal Roundabout Monument: What Salinas Residents Should Know in 2026
The roundabout where East Alisal Street, Skyway Boulevard and Quilla Street meet is set to become more than a traffic feature. City documents describe plans for a large, site-specific public artwork in the center island, intended to create a stronger gateway to the Alisal and reflect the neighborhood’s identity. The project is part of the […]
What Monterey County’s 2025 Crop Report Says About Salinas Valley Agriculture
Monterey County’s 2025 Crop and Livestock Report gives Salinas residents a useful snapshot of what was grown, how major commodities changed and where agricultural production value was concentrated during the year. Released on July 7, 2026, the report placed the county’s total gross agricultural production value at $4,822,429,000. That was a 3% decline from the […]
Closter Park Revitalization in 2026: What Salinas Residents Should Know
Closter Park is one of the most important neighborhood gathering places in East Salinas, and its revitalization has drawn attention because the project affects recreation, accessibility, youth activities and everyday use of public space. City materials describe a substantial set of improvements, including work on restrooms, the concession stand, baseball facilities, fencing, landscaping, safety features […]