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2021 Holiday Home Lighting Competition

December 6, 2021
All Salinas residents (within City limits) are encouraged to brighten their neighborhood and share the holiday spirit by competing in the 11th Annual Holiday Home Lighting Competition . Entry is FREE , no cost or fees to compete. Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in the windows that are visible from the exterior....
Boy Scouts lead community garden clean-up!

August 25, 2020
On Saturday, August 15th, Scott Nelson, an Eagle Scout candidate, led his Boy Scouts troop in a comprehensive clean-up of a local community garden. Scott and his troop gave the Community Garden located at Central Park a much needed face lift. Scott will be receiving the coveted rank of Eagle Scout for successfully planning and...
City Staff to Participate in Race Equity Training

July 28, 2020
Over forty City of Salinas staff representing all departments have registered to participate in a five-part virtual learning series designed to provide a space for government institutions and community leaders to form a shared understanding of racism. This innovative training series begins in August of 2020 for the Monterey County regional government institutions and community...
Volunteer
April 28, 2020
Volunteer
Every healthy Salinas resident can safely help their community during this difficult times. Please click on the image or pdf. to see available opportunities.
Staying engaged with the Government Alliance on Race Equity

September 19, 2019
Did you know that the City of Salinas has a cross-departmental team engaged in training of Governing for Racial Equity (GRE) by the Government Alliance on Race Equity (GARE) ?
The goal of the team is to implement decision making tools in every City department that supports more equitable application of services...