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Gateway Retail Center – Lowe’s Home Improvement Project Cancellation
January 3, 2012

The City of Salinas has received notification from the owner/developer of the Gateway Retail Center, planned to be constructed at the intersection of San Juan Grade and Boronda Roads that Lowe’s Home Improvement has determined not to construct a new facility in Salinas as part of the Gateway Retail Center. This decision is consistent with Lowe’s public announcement made on October 17, 2011 to close underperforming stores and minimize the number of new store openings in 2012. The most important factor in this decision, as related by Lowe’s, is the continued unease concerning weakness in the retail sales environment on a national level.


Everything’s Coming Up Roses at Salinas Public Library
December 22, 2011

Join Joe Truskot, a Master Rosarian with the Monterey Bay Rose Society, for a rose pruning demonstration at the John Steinbeck Library. Joe is also the author of the book, "Central Coast Rose Manual: Creating a Personal Rose Garden."


Library Hours at Sites during Cesar Chavez Expansion Project
December 2, 2011

Salinas Wins in Court of Appeal
November 30, 2011

The California Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District has unanimously affirmed the award of attorney fees and costs in the amount of $229,423 to the City of Salinas in a long-standing litigation with plaintiffs, Angelina Morfin Vargas and Mark Dierolf, over a 2002 ballot measure to repeal City utility taxes.


Join us for Reading to Dogs
November 25, 2011

A great way for your child to practice his reading! Join us at the John Steinbeck Library, with Tom Bailey, and his trained therapy dogs: Diamond Blue, Misty Blue and Stormy Blue.


Drop-in Knitting Class
November 24, 2011

If so, you can come start a new project or get help and inspiration to finish an old one. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome, including children ten years and older. Classes are free, but participants need to bring their own needles and yarn. ”


New Salinas Public Library Hours
November 12, 2011

The Salinas Public Libraries have reorganized work schedules. This reorganization of work schedules allow for the Libraries to be open an extra hour on Sunday and some minor changes during the week. The Libraries new hours will be as follows: ”


Solicitation for Tenant to Lease the Alisal Resource Center
October 31, 2011

The City of Salinas is opening a Request for Proposal processs today to solicit interest in a new tenant to lease the Alisal Resource Center located at 331 N. Sanborn Road.


Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Cesar Chavez Library Expanision and Improvements
October 14, 2011

The Cesar Chavez Library, the heart of East Salinas, is expanding to meet the needs of the young and vibrant community it serves. The expansion will add 6,000 square feet to the existing 9,100 square foot library. It includes a Teen Tech Hub with digital arts, a Family Reading area, a Literacy and Homework Center “Where Magic Happens”, an Alisal Local History Room, a Community Meeting Room, a Performance Courtyard, art display areas, added restrooms, and a large entrance lobby.


Cesar Chavez Library Closure and Program Service Locations
October 7, 2011

Salinas Public Libraries is excited to announce that the Cesar Chavez Library Expansion Groundbreaking will take place on October 19th at 2:00 p.m. The Cesar Chavez Library will close its doors on Sunday, October 23rd at 5:00 p.m. prepare for the move and construction that is to expected to take nine to ten months. To continue our service to the community, Library services, programs and hours will continue at the following locations starting no later than Monday, November 14, 2011.


Salinas Airport Manager named Airport Executive of the Year by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives
August 17, 2011

Gary Petersen, Airport Manager and new Director of Public Works for the City of Salinas was recently recognized by the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) as Airport Executive of the Year. SWAAAE is comprised of Airport Executives and Managers from Arizona, California and Nevada. The award was given at the SWAAAE Summer Conference where Petersen was acknowledged for his 30 years in Airport Management and for his willingness to support the growth and development of his fellow professionals.


Salinas Public Library to Receive $84,000 Grant from First 5 of Monterey County
August 15, 2011

Salinas Public Libraries is pleased to announce it has been awarded a one year grant for $84,000 from First5 of Monterey County to provide playgroups.