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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
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
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,
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
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
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,