Salinas City Council

People gather outside the Victory Mission shelter on Soledad Street in Salinas, Calif. City leaders approved using more than $1.1 million in federal funds to potentially purchase the property as part of a Chinatown revitalization effort.

Salinas approves funding to potentially buy Chinatown property

Gabriela Fernandez

The Salinas City Council is taking steps towards revitalizing its downtown area. This week, it approved a plan to potentially buy a local homeless shelter site with more than $1 million in federal housing funds.

Salinas Arch on Main Street, installed in 2020.

Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Salinas considers extending a 1-cent sales tax beyond its sunset date

Gabriela Fernandez

Salinas could be heading towards a nearly 21% budget drop, putting city services at risk if a key local tax expires.

Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Salinas lowers rental registry fees after nearly $1 million surplus

Gabriela Fernandez

The Salinas City Council has voted to lower fees tied to its rental registry and rent stabilization program, after hearing concerns from landlords about its cost. The city uses the registry to track rental units and enforce protections against sudden rent hikes and unsafe conditions.