Peter Szalai calls out the City Council for attempting to flip the online public comment camera away from the speakers, and towards the Mayor/Council in order to not show shirts worn by the public during public comment at yesterday's city council meeting.

they are completely sold out 😭😭😭

Hi everyone! 👻
My friend and I want to start a small TikTok page where we read and share scary stories from around Salinas and the Monterey Bay Area! We’re also interested in exploring supposedly haunted places and trying a little ghost hunting. 🕯️
If you have any creepy experiences, paranormal encounters, or local legends you’d be comfortable sharing, we’d love to hear them and possibly read them on our page! You can remain anonymous if you prefer. Thank you! 🖤👻

I was driving and right after the overpass of "welcome to Oldtown Salinas" a giant tire fell from the sky and hit my car.

Google says the address is: North Main Street merges with north Monterey street

I am new to the state so I don't know the ways so well but I am sure this is where it happened. Did anybody else see this? My car sustained some damage as it directly hit my car. What do I do? If there is anyone else here who saw this, can you validate the address that Google gave or give me a more accurate location?

TIA

I looked online and on Facebook marketplace for any missing cat posts but I didn’t see anything. If this is your cat or someone you know pls lmk

Recording from last week's Salinas Mayoral Candidates Forum that was presented by The League of Women Voters of Monterey County.

Mayoral Opening Statements: (6:55 - 12:20)

Questions:

1. Pesticide Safety: "How do you plan to keep Salinas healthy and safe? What will what will you do to reduce or eliminate the use of toxic restricted pesticides especially near schools?" (12:32)
2. ICE Cooperation: "What is your position regarding Salinas police and other departments cooperation with ICE?" (16:56)
3. Housing and Homelessness: "What is one bold idea you would pursue to fundamentally change housing affordability or homelessness in Salinas and what would you do in your first year to make it happen?" (19:29)
4. Groundwater Funding: "General consensus is that the Salinas groundwater basin has been overdrafted by excessive pumping for agricultural use. State and federal grants are unlikely to cover much of the total cost. Do you have an opinion about what local funding should be pursued?" (24:35)
5. Ethics Pledge: "Have you taken a pledge of common ethics that we expect of our mayor? If not, are you willing to?" (28:38)
6. Infrastructure Repair: "How do you propose to address the backlog of street and sidewalk repairs? This is a public safety issue and is necessary." (30:48)
7. Agricultural Taxation: "How is it that we don't tax ag already?" (39:32)
8. Measure H: "What is your position on measure H in Salinas? Are you familiar with measure H? Yes or no? And why?" (43:26)
9. Candidate Qualifications: "What experience do you have that would make you the best candidate for the job as mayor?" (47:30)
10. First 100 Days: "On day one of your new term in office, what will your plan be for the first 100 days?" (51:26)

I’m curious if anyone in Salinas has dealt with this and found something that actually worked.

In my area, cars regularly park in red zones, near fire hydrants, and in spots that block your view when you’re trying to pull out into traffic. It gets much worse in the evening.

I get that parking is tight in Salinas, but blocking hydrants or making it hard to safely enter traffic is a real safety issue.

I’ve reported it through Salinas Connect and contacted the city, but the same pattern keeps coming back.

Has anyone had success with evening enforcement, better signage, curb changes, getting a councilmember involved anything else that actually made a difference?

Hey everyone! I’m looking for neighborhoods that go all out for Halloween. I want to take my kids trick-or-treating somewhere with lots of decorated houses and plenty of people handing out candy.

Are there any neighborhoods where most of the houses participate, so we can spend the evening in one area instead of driving around?

We’re open to Hollister, Gilroy, San Jose, or anywhere else worth checking out. I’d love to hear your recommendations! 👻

I grew up in Salinas in the 60s. My memory is that many residents did not like Steinbeck because he wrote about them - yeah, he fictionalized the stories and characters, but not enough that folks didn’t know whom he was referring to. F’rinstance, Cathy Ames in East of Eden was based on a woman who was very much alive when Steinbeck wrote East of Eden, and allegedly married into the Tynan family, owners of Tynan Lumber on Front Street. Tynan was her fifth husband, as I heard.

The twins were based on the young Murphy boys whose grandfather was Dr. Murphy who delivered John Steinbeck.

When the librarian proposed renaming the public library to The John Steinbeck Library, there was a lot of negative reaction. Some who were opposed to the name change back in the mid-1960s, their family names now grace the plaque outside the Steinbeck Museum.

I was young when I heard these rumours - so maybe they are all nonsense. I can’t find anything online talking about basing his stories on real Salinas residents. Anybody out there remember these rumors?

Can I count on you to vote NO on Measure H in Salinas?

I'm asking my fellow Salinas residents to take a few minutes to understand what we're actually voting on November 3.

There's been a lot of advertising, political messaging, and promises about Measure H. But I think voters deserve to know exactly what a YES or NO vote means.

Here's the most important thing to understand:

• YES on H repeals four existing Salinas ordinances covering rent stabilization, tenant protections, anti-harassment, and rental registration.
• NO on H keeps all four ordinances in place.

That's it. Measure H does not create replacement protections, fund new rental assistance, or require new housing construction.

What are the four ordinances actually doing for Salinas?

1. Rent Stabilization — Limits excessive rent increases

For covered apartments built before 1995, annual rent increases are generally limited to 2.75% or 75% of inflation, whichever is lower.

For example, on a $2,000 monthly rent:

• A 2.75% increase = $55 more per month.
• A 10% increase = $200 more per month.

The ordinance also limits increases to once per year and provides a process for landlords to request adjustments when necessary to earn a fair return on their investment.

2. Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction — Protects families from unfair displacement

This ordinance establishes rules for when tenants can be evicted, provides protections including relocation assistance in qualifying circumstances, and gives eligible displaced tenants a right to return.

It also includes notice requirements, including Spanish-language notices.

3. Anti-Harassment Ordinance — Protects tenants from intimidation

Landlords cannot use prohibited harassment, threats, intimidation, or interference with housing services to pressure tenants out of their homes.

These protections matter especially for seniors, families, and residents who may be afraid to speak up.

4. Rental Registration — Creates accountability

Requires covered rental properties to be registered with the City, helping the City administer and enforce its rental housing programs.

It also gives the City information about rental housing covered by the program.

Now let's talk about what YES on H supporters are promising.

CLAIM: Measure H will provide rental deposit assistance and emergency rent relief.

REALITY: Measure H does not establish or fund either program. The City has confirmed that the measure does not guarantee additional rental assistance funding.

CLAIM: Measure H will create better eviction protections.

REALITY: Measure H repeals the existing Tenant Protection and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. It does not replace it with another eviction protection ordinance.

CLAIM: Measure H will increase affordable housing and housing supply.

REALITY: Measure H does not require a single new housing unit to be built, establish affordability requirements, or fund affordable housing construction.

CLAIM: We can repeal these ordinances and replace them with something better.

REALITY: Measure H does not enact replacement policies. Any future replacement would require separate City Council action, with no guarantee of approval.

Why am I voting NO?

Because I believe Salinas can protect renters while respecting property owners' rights.

Our ordinances allow landlords to receive a fair return. They provide protections against harassment and unjust displacement. And they help prevent sudden, excessive rent increases for covered households.

My question to everyone supporting YES on H is simple: If these promises are real, where are they written in the measure?

I encourage everyone to read the actual ballot language and ask questions, even if you disagree with me.

I'm Andrew Sandoval, Salinas City Councilmember for District 5, and I'm voting NO on Measure H.

Can I count on your NO vote on November 3?

Hi everyone,
I am currently going through a very tough time and find myself completely out of food. I am staying around the Prunedale area, specifically right at the corner of Echo Valley Rd and Tustin Rd.
If anyone has any extra food or groceries they could spare, I would be incredibly grateful. Also, since the weather is getting colder, if you happen to have any extra winter clothes that you no longer need, that would make me more than happy.
If you are able to help, you can just leave the items by the entrance. I can come out and pick them up directly. Please note: the entrance with the two stone pillars and a black gate with wood

is not my permanent house, but the owners kindly gave me permission to sleep here for a few days until I can get back on my feet.
Please only share if you truly have extra to spare. Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you all have a beautiful rest of your day

I’m 35 years old and recently moved from San Jose to Salinas. How can I meet people around my age? I’m also single and looking for a partner, but I’m not sure where to start. I’ve tried looking for bars, but I haven’t had much luck finding any. I don’t have many hobbies, but I’m willing to try new things to meet people my age in Salinas or the surrounding areas.

HEY HEY 831 FOOTY FANS — WE’RE BACK!!
Join SuperFan Dan @superfandan831 & the Fogdog Footy crew for Soccer Saturdays at The Brass Tap in Marina @thebrasstapmarina, starting at 7AM!

What’s ON TAP every Soccer Saturday:
- MULTIPLE MATCHES - TONS OF TVS -
- FRIENDLY RIVALRIES - LIVELY BANTER -
- YUMMY FOOD - FULL BAR - COMMUNITY FUN -
- ALL AGES WELCOME -

We’ve reached Week #6 of the 2026/27 Premier League season, and we’ve finally survived the seemingly never-ending 3wk-long FIFA International break! Drag your tired butts outta bed and join our fun crowd for more thrills, chills, and tons of excitement!

Four exciting matches at 7am this week, and then Man Utd v Spurs in what is being called “El Sacko” (losing club might sack their manager) at 9:30am!

Spread the word - the more the merrier! Enjoy a “socially acceptable” breakfast beer, or a Bloody Mary, or an Irish Coffee, or even just plain black coffee! We’ve got ya covered at The Brass Tap in Marina!

See you Saturday at 7am — Let’s go! ⚽️

Hello! I have an interview for an ED RN position. Any advice or interview questions I should study for? And other thoughts on work culture there? Thank you!!!

Just wondering if anyone had a chance to view if there were any disneyland ticket deals at costco in Salinas. I wanted to secure one to give as a bday gift.

Hi, just wanted to check if anyone here has their kids enroll in Hearts and Hands?

I have a almost 2 years old and I wanted to enroll my kids on this school but wanted to check if anyone here have any experience or feedback. For reference, I'm looking on enrolling her in Hearts and Hands Salinas location.

Thank you

Ive never found it scary or depressing: i used to go into Dorothys Kitchen daily for lunch while i was working for min wage & sleeping in my car

in my experience it was 1989-2010 or so.

Hello!

I will be moving to the area in January. I’ve never lived here or the surrounding area.

Is there anything I should know? Any parts to stay away from?

In terms of apartments I’d be open to suggestions too

Anything is appreciated thank you:))