Roseann Cattani

1 week ago | vcstar.com | Roseann Cattani

Renters looking for a new home in California may be in for a surprise, as one report says apartment sizes are shrinking in many parts of the state. About 45% of California residents are renters, according to the U.S. Census. A report by RentCafe identified the cities with the biggest—and smallest—apartment sizes across the 100 largest renter hubs in the United States as of February 2025. It also found the cities with the most significant square-foot gains over the last 10 years.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Roseann Cattani

California State Parks Foundation released the results of the “Best of California’s State Parks,” a new poll highlighting popular places for hiking, camping, spectacular views, wildflowers, kid-friendly adventures, and more.

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

A Salinas middle school teacher has won a grant to embark on an educational adventure in Oaxaca, Mexico this summer. Adriana Ponce, art teacher at Gavilan View Middle School will use a $5,000 Fund for Teachers grant to study under some of the region's most talented artists in ceramics, printmaking and alebriji—Mexican folk sculpture typically made from papier-mâché or wood.

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

Monterey County has installed vending machines with free naloxone and fentanyl test strips to combat the opioid crisis. The machines are located in areas with high overdose rates and foot traffic, including three in Salinas. The initiative aims to reduce opioid-related deaths and emergencies, which totaled 49 deaths and over 300 hospitalizations/ER visits in the county in 2023.

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

Salinas is hosting two food-centric events on Saturday, May 3. The Salinas Food & Fly In at the Salinas Airport, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature exotic cars, airplanes, and aviation information. What's Grubbin, a food truck event, will take place downtown from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. with live music and a beer garden. Salinas residents have a festive Saturday ahead of them with two unique events that put a focus on food, fun and community.