Dear Property Owners, Businesses, and Non-Profit Organizations in Downtown Salinas: We’re all worried about the future of Downtown Salinas right now. Instead of advancing the Downtown Vibrancy Plan, many of us are concerned about the threat of economic stagnation, blight, and even possible bankruptcy. We also recognize that desperate homeless people have migrated into Downtown as commercial and government…
For Immediate Release March 17, 2020 Frequently Asked Questions towards the bottom of this post Monterey County Public Health Officer Issues Shelter in Place Order With the confirmation of Monterey County’s first two cases of COVID-19 and increasing cases statewide, Public Health Officer Dr. Ed Moreno is issuing a Shelter in Place Order for all residents of Monterey County…
Downtown Salinas is the second location in Salinas to benefit from the wonderful work of Downtown Streets Team (DST) On January 16, 2020 the City of Salinas and Downtown Streets Team announced a second Team of volunteers launching in the Salinas area; they have been working in Chinatown since September 2019 and with this second Team they have…
The future is looking bright for Downtown Salinas as the Salinas City Center Improvement Association (SCCIA) continues to lead the effort to promote and advance the Downtown Vibrancy Plan. As we approach the fifth anniversary of our establishment by the Salinas City Council, we see progress and momentum. Here’s a list of achievements and advancements in 2019 that you…
NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Lori Luzader with Special Kids Connect (831) 372-2730 ▪ lori@specialkidsconnect.org www.SpecialKidsConnect.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Downtown Salinas Chocolate Walk supporting Special Kids Connect to be held on February 8 Salinas, California (January 6, 2020) – Special Kids Connect, with support from Downtown Salinas merchants, will hold its first annual Downtown Salinas Chocolate Walk on Saturday,…
SAVE-THE-DATE for Tuesday, November 26th, 4:30-6:30pm for the annual Salinas “Tree for Peace” Lighting and Dedication Ceremony at CSUMB @ Salinas City Center. Join us for the lighting of the “Tree For Peace” for the City of Salinas. The annual community event features decorating the freshly installed tree, courtesy of McShane’s Landscape Supply, with white ribbons. Members of the…
This Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11th, from 2 PM to 4 PM, come honor our Military and our Veterans with us at the 9th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade. Our Military and Veterans sacrifice their family and life to protect our country and freedom and the Salinas Veteran’s Day Parade Committee was created to honor and say “Thank you” to…
CSUMB Honors Veterans with Exhibit The California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is hosting a free-entry veterans exhibition at the National Steinbeck Center Nov. 6th featuring Fort Ord historical photographs and veteran-created artwork. The exhibit, the first in a veteran-inspired series, celebrates CSUMB military veteran and active military student, faculty and staff, and military dependents. Fort Ord’s history will also…
We may be well in to July by now but summer is not winding down quite yet and there is definitely no shortage of fun activities happening downtown. With everything from the FREE MY Town Pop-up Museum at CSUMB @ Salinas City Center to the annual Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival, there is something for everyone to partake in…
Save the date for Monday, November 19th 2018; 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. SALINAS, CA – CSUMB @ Salinas City Center located at One Main Street in Downtown Salinas will be the location for the 10th Annual “Tree For Peace” Dedication and Lighting Ceremony. The event is free and open to the public. Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter and representatives of…