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FEMA Updates Flood Maps

May 12, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for parts of Monterey County. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Salinas River, Gonzales Slough, Natividad Creek and unnamed tributaries. Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period from May 12 to August 10,...
Parking Enforcement Customer Service Number
February 2, 2022
Parking Enforcement services in the City of Salinas are provided by LAZ Parking. The City of Salinas has a new customer service phone number for parking enforcement inquiries. Please contact the LAZ Parking Regional Office at (510) 250-2052, press option 4.
Flood Safety

December 27, 2021
Remember, never drive through flood water. Turn Around, Don't Drown! #FloodSafety
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION IN THE RECYCLING CONTAINER?
December 9, 2021
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION IN THE RECYCLING CONTAINER?
If a contaminant is present in the recycling container, the quality of the recyclables is reduced or eliminated. This gives the recyclables a lower market value and the local recycling program suffers as a result. This results in an increased cost of service...
Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Update: November 10, 2021

November 10, 2021
The Bardin Road Safe Routes to School Improvement Project continues its fourth phase of construction. Improvements in progress include the installation of electrical sleeves, streetlight conduits, and streetlight poles, installation of irrigation system, construction of accessible pedestrian ramps along Bardin Road, construction of pedestrian path along Hartnell College, and installation of decorative fence at student...