These unprecedented months of Shelter-In-Place orders have provided very difficult times for so many, including the local small businesses. To address the pandemic and the resulting economic crisis in our...

Monterey County is quickly reopening as the state and county officials have given the green light to move into Stage 3! As of June 12th gyms, bars, hotels, cardrooms, and...

These are certainly unusual times for all of us and we hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy. In an effort to assist local businesses, the Community Development Department...

The City of Salinas Community Development Department (City) has launched a Small Business Assistance Hotline to assist businesses financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and Monterey County Shelter-in-Place Order....

In focusing on project implementation for the Alisal and Chinatown plans, the PPI division has begun seeking funding to address priorities identified by the community. Across plans, community health and...

At the end of January, Community Development Department staff attended a two-day Grant Writing Workshop through Grant Training Center at the University of California – Berkeley. With the recent approval...

The City of Salinas is excited to welcome another AmeriCorps VISTA member! Madison Roberts will be joining the Community Development Department as the Housing Resources Coordinator VISTA for the next...

Salinas has two new businesses in town! 303 Front Street, after being vacant for 10 years, is now the location of The Village Deli and Bakery, serving a variety of...

On November 5, 2019, the Salinas City Council voted unanimously to accept the Alisal Vibrancy Plan (AVP) as a key strategic planning document. It was a historic moment, as this...

Since June 2016 the City has partnered with El Pájaro Community Development Corporation (EPCDC) to support microenterprise and small businesses through business education classes, one-on-one technical assistance and support with...