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Salinas Fire Department Conducting Live Fire Training August 24 - September 5, 2010
August 23, 2010

The Salinas Fire Department will be conducting live-fire wild land training at the Salinas Municipal Airport from August 24 through September 5, 2010. This training will support the department’s continued efforts to provide federally and state mandated training to all personnel. In addition, this training coincides with the Airport’s preparations for the California International Airshow scheduled for October 2-3, 2010.


Backpack Extravaganza
August 10, 2010

The new school year is about to begin and children in Salinas are filled with expectancy and excitement as they look forward to meeting new teachers, seeing old friends, and making new ones. Unfortunately, many families face the stress of choosing whether to buy food and pay rent, or purchase backpacks and basic school supplies their children need.


Enterprise Zone Brings Millions in Job-Creating Tax Credits to Salinas Valley Businesses
July 26, 2010

The Salinas Valley Enterprise Zone has completed its first full year of operation, and the results are impressive.


City of Salinas Community Branding & Marketing Strategy Request For Proposal (RFP)
July 20, 2010

The City of Salinas wishes to hire a branding consultant to lead a Community
Branding initiative.


Applicants for Salinas Historic Resources Board sought by Salinas City Council
June 10, 2010

The Salinas City Council is now seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Salinas Historic Resources Board. The seven-member Salinas Historic Resources Board was created on April 27, 2010 by City Council Ordinance.


U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award
June 1, 2010

Salinas resident Robin Lee and the Santa Rita/Bolsa Knolls Neighborhood Association have been awarded the United States’ President’ Volunteer Service Award for their volunteerism and commitment to ensuring the sustainability and protection of the Santa Rita Creek watershed.


Abandoning Animals is a Crime!
May 27, 2010

The current mortgage crisis has brought a troubling trend: animals abandoned after home foreclosures or evictions. Unfortunately this is a trend that the City of Salinas is also experiencing and Salinas Animal Services reminds pet owners that they have humane options and legal responsibilities when they are no longer able to care for their pets due to economic difficulties or foreclosures.


Walmart Foundation Grant Applications
May 24, 2010
The Walmart Foundation’s California State Giving Program is now accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations across the state.
Weed Abatement Enforcement Actions
May 20, 2010

The City is now utilizing their administrative citation remedies process in addition to the 10-day abatement notification for properties with repeat weed violations.