2008-2009 Street Rehabilitation Project #9438
The City of Salinas has entered into a contract with Bond Blacktop of Union City, California, to apply either a slurry-seal ro cape seal sealant on several city streets. Click here for more information.

GREAT NEWS!
"REC FUN IN THE PARK" Coming to Cesar E. Chavez Park 9/6
August 22, 2008
The Recreation - Parks Division brings you "Rec Fun In The Park" now at two locations! Come out to Natividad Creek Park or Cesar E. Chavez park starting September 6th for bounce house fun, crafts and game equipment check out. "Rec Fun In The Park" runs Saturdays from noon to 4 pm (weather permitting). But you better hurry because Rec Fun In The Park will be over at the end of September... until next summer that is!

Salinas Libraries Temporarily Closed
August 19, 2008
All Salinas public libraries will be closed on Friday, September 5th, for Staff Training.

The John Steinbeck Library will close on Tuesday, August 26th, for final interior design work, and reopen on Tuesday, September 9th. When it reopens it will feature a Digital Arts Lab, Teen Lounge, Internet Terrace, expanded Literacy Center, new reading areas, a Reference Room, King Arthur Children's area, and a MarketPlace of new materials. For additional information, please call the Library at (831) 758-7311 or (831) 758-7454.

Salinas Police Department Community Academy
August 5, 2008
The Salinas Police Department will be presenting a Community Police Academy this summer. The Community Academy will begin on Tuesday, September 16th and run from 6:00PM to 9:00 PM for 12 consecutive weeks, except during the week of Thanksgiving. The Community Police Academy graduation will be on December 9th.

The Community Academy will take participants on a ride-along with a patrol officer, show them what a SWAT team does, let them experience simulated high risk traffic stop training, provide a demonstration of the K9 program, and much, much more.

Each night features a new topic, with speakers, demonstrations, discussions and field trips. We will answer questions and give an in-depth, behind the scenes look at police operations. Past participants enjoyed the course so much; they didn’t want it to end!

To attend the Community Academy obtain an application and submit it to the Salinas Police Department, Community Services Unit by September 9th. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Monterey County, be employed in Salinas or involved in a community-based organization that provides services to Salinas residents.

Class size is limited, so prospective applicants should not wait to submit an application. To apply, download an application from the Salinas Police Department web site. Applications can also be picked up at the Salinas Police Department Front Desk. Prospective applicants may also contact Sergeant Jay Malispina at 758-7247 for an application or more information.

Information Bulletin
August 1, 2008
Projects and programs before, between, and after Council action.

Laughter Yoga Classes
July 30, 2008
Central Park Recreation Center is proud to offer "Laughter Yoga" starting on Wednesday, August 6th. Come join us either during your lunch break and/or after work. People of all ages are welcome. This class is FREE! Click here to view the flyer.

Stormwater Development Standards
July 28, 2008
Stormwater Development Standards are now available for public review. These new standards impact all new development and significant re-development in the City that create impervious surface areas greater than 5,000 square feet. Public comments are due to back to the City by August 22nd. Please contact Carl Niizawa, Deputy City Engineer at (831) 758-7432 with comments or questions regarding these new standards.

Community Safety Initiative Status Report
July 9, 2008
Click here to download the PowerPoint presentation given to City Council at the JULY 8, 2008 meeting.

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