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More Public Art is Coming to the Alisal!

May 31, 2022
The Salinas-Alisal Vibrancy Neighborhood Beautification Project (Highway US 101) is moving along and City Staff, in partnership with The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), and Caltrans are seeking California-based artists or artist teams ( request for qualifications ), with a preference to Monterey County artists to submit their qualifications to create and...
Valentine's Day TULPs

February 7, 2022
Planning to Sell Flowers and Teddy Bears for Valentine’s Day? Process your Temporary Use Land Permit (TULP) with the Community Development staff. A TULP is required to sell flowers and teddy bears during the Valentine’s weekend (February 11th – February 14th). Permit is good for one day (1) and up to four days (4)....
Check Out the 2021 VISTA Experience!

January 6, 2022
Did you meet the 2021 City of Salinas AmeriCorps VISTA team? The City's VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) team advanced projects focused on the Alisal and Alisal Vibrancy Plan implementation, housing and homelessness, small business support, healthy lifestyles, and youth development and volunteerism. The AmeriCorps VISTA program is centered around helping local governments...
Alisal Lotería Shop Local Campaign - December 2021

November 14, 2021
Shop in the Alisal this holiday season and win prizes with Salinas Lotería winter holiday edition! The City of Salinas in collaboration with the Salinas United Business Association (SUBA) will launch the Salinas Lotería shop local initiative in December 2021. Support the Alisal small business community by making purchases at participating Alisal businesses....
Vendor Ordinance and Zoning Code Amendment

October 14, 2021
City Staff continues to assist existing and potentially new Food Truck vendors with understanding the changes to the Vendor Ordinance and Zoning Code Amendment that go into effect on Friday, October 22, 2021. The City's Community Development Department and Business Navigator, Development Engineering, and Code Enforcement have held multiple engagement meetings to help vendors...