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https://engage.zencity.io/salinas-ca/en-US/engagements/a3e706ca-2516-47e8-be94-4e8f85ac1ba4?utm\_medium=referral

“The City of Salinas recently conducted a community renaming process for City parks and library facilities currently bearing the name of Cesar Chavez. As part of this process, community members were invited to submit proposed names for consideration.

We received hundreds of submissions from members of the Salinas community. Each submission was reviewed to determine whether it met the established requirements for consideration.

Following this review, the City has identified the submissions that meet the requirements and are eligible for consideration. We are now asking the community to help us determine which name(s) should move forward.”

"Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is a hosting an in-person fireside chat on October 5th in Soledad. She will discuss the state of the American immigration system and what she's doing to fight for top-to-bottom immigration reform. Rep. Lofgren will also answer some questions from the audience. Space is limited, so please RSVP now to reserve your spot and to receive the event location."

RSVP link https://iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/EForm.aspx?__cid=CA19ZL&__fid=100025&iframe=Y%22

>"Good evening, everyone. My name is Ben Nurse. I’m a California real estate broker and a volunteer with Protect Salinas Renters. I’ve been knocking on doors, talking to voters who recently received the postcard with three of our council members faces on it, lying about Measure H.

>So Measure H concerns the renter protections that are currently in place, which do a few things. They cap the rent increases at 2.75% for older buildings, they prevent evictions, and prevent harassment. Measure H does not build housing, it does not present or provide rental assistance. Measure H does one thing and asks one thing of the voters: Should we keep those protections in place or no?

>The renter protections that are currently in place, benefit over 8,000 households in Salinas, who will save millions of dollars in rent over the next few years. According to city staff, the Temporary Rental Assistance Program the city stood up has only helped only around 220 households in Salinas.

>We call on Council Members De La Rosa, Salazar, and D'Arrigo to stop lying about Measure H, and we call on the mayor to stand up and be a true leader, and insist that these council members reverse the lies that they've already told. Thanks for your time."

>The Digital NEST tech nonprofit settled a sexual harassment lawsuit centered on allegations against Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Gabriel Medina, according to court documents. A former employee filed the 2020 court action that involved incidents before Medina was elected to the public school oversight board.

>The former employee—The Pajaronian withholds names of people who report sexual assaults—accused the Watsonville-based 501(c)(3) of enabling an alcohol-fueled sexualized workplace and of failing to adequately address Medina’s alleged sexual misconduct. 

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During the district 3 city council candidate forum (held at Downtown Book and Sound) Friday 9/18, audience members wanted more info about her stance and history on the rent stabilization ordinances/Measure H

Make sure you Vote on November 3rd.

Come help paint, collect trash, and help make Sherwood Park a public place residents want to go.

https://www.salinas.gov/Events/District-4-AMOR-Salinas-Clean-Up

if anyone missed the Noche Bohemia event last Saturday, here is YouTube recording of the entire event. So much talent on one stage! https://youtu.be/7mMRzJBaL_Q?si=X9NRUKYSjTOIbeY2

>"City of Salinas is moving forward with a public engagement process to explore renaming the Cesar Chavez Library and Cesar Chavez Park following the recommendation from the Library and Community Services (LCS) Commission on June 10, 2026. The LCS Commission also established a subcommittee to develop a timeline and review process.

>If the LCS Commission makes a final name recommendation after the community engagement and selection processes, there will be a 30-day review and public comment period, and a Public Hearing will be scheduled for the next regularly scheduled Council meeting for the City Council's consideration of the item. "

Submit proposed names by August 14, 2026. 

https://www.salinas.gov/News/Renaming-Library-and-Park