California note
Salinas Connect is the useful door for many local reports
Salinas Connect is the first stop for many city problems that are not emergencies. Use it for sidewalk damage, parking concerns, graffiti, streetlight trouble, abandoned vehicles, barking dogs, and other local issues.
Do not use it if someone is in danger or a crime is happening now. Call 911 for an emergency. If an officer is needed but it is not an emergency, call 831-758-7321. For a past event that fits the city’s online police-report rules, use the police report page. You need a valid email, and the first incident number is temporary until police review the report. For a repair or other city service, use Salinas Connect.
For a regular report, give the address or nearest cross street. Add the side of the street and a photo when you can. A clear location helps the request reach the right city crew without another round of questions.
Where to see it
Salinas Connect and city service pages.
Official sources
Official pages
Reviewed July 28, 2026
Current rules, forms, fees, deadlines, maps, and office instructions.
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