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wellness

Salinas Parkrun Guide: Find Your Best Local Running Spot Today

Discover Salinas' most popular outdoor fitness spots and get ready to boost your wellbeing

By Salinas Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

wellness

Salinas Opens Group Exercise Classes at City Recreation Sites Next Week

Salinas residents can access structured group fitness sessions at city recreation sites starting next week.

By Salinas Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

finance

Salinas Construction Sector Watches Commodity Surge as Metals and Crude Rally Hard

A broad commodity rally, copper up sharply, gold and silver climbing, is sharpening the pencils of Salinas builders and developers already navigating a tight local market.

By Markets Desk · July 22, 2026 · 3 min read

property

Salinas Home Sales Slow: 52 Days Listed, 4.8% Price Cuts

Listings in the city now average 52 days on the market through June, with sellers offering average concessions of 4.8 percent off asking prices.

By Salinas Property Desk · July 8, 2026 · 2 min read

finance

S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat

Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Salinas investors and retirement balances.

By Markets Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Politics

State Legislature Passes Bills Reshaping Salinas Jobs, Services, Resources

New state legislative bills will affect local services, job sectors, and community resources in Salinas over the coming year.

By Salinas Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

finance

Salinas Restructures Economic Development, Targets Higher-Quality Jobs

Late-2025 department changes and a new leadership hire place renewed emphasis on revenue growth and attracting positions that could influence the local job and talent market.

By Salinas Business Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

wellness

Salinas Shift Workers Combat Sleep Loss With New Strategies

Salinas residents on overnight shifts are adopting targeted routines to protect sleep quality amid rotating hospital and farm schedules.

By Salinas Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

wellness

Salinas Families Cut Food Costs Using Weekly Batch Cooking Strategy

Salinas households are shifting to weekly batch cooking to manage long workdays and rising food costs while keeping meals nutritious.

By Salinas Wellness Desk · July 10, 2026 · 2 min read

wellness

Dog-friendly parks double as social fitness hubs

Salinas parks with off-leash zones now host group runs and yoga sessions that pair pet owners with structured workouts.

By Salinas Wellness Desk · July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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