I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to the Salinas area a few years back. Reading the…read morereviews for the Salinas PD really surprised me. If you think these posts are depiction of a poor force, you need to travel more and experience what other communities and countries endure. The PD is poor because you called in a loud music complaint - (probably one of many they receive nightly). And you can't provide an address, really?Right there, bottom of the list. My guess is if it was that important you could have figured it out. The PD wasn't there to stop a motorist from running down a pedestrian? Guess what... happens everyday in the Bay Area and PD can't be everywhere all the time. Yes, I agree traffic enforcement needs to be stepped up but more importantly, people need to take responsibility for their actions which includes being aware of what's around them. Put down your cellphone, put your make-up on at home, leave the burger in the bag till you stop the car. Distractions feed the problem. In closing I'll offer, what prompted me to visit this Yelp page was an experience I had last evening while out with friends. We were in a local pub and in walks 4 Salinas PD officers. Of course the mood was silenced as most people looked. Turns out they weren't there for a problem, they were there to be visible and prevent any potential problem. They worked their way through the crowd, stopping to talk to people, shaking hands, then they walked out. It was a good thing and I believe most people in the pub that evening would agree with me.

front desk employees are just rude and some officers are very unprofessional in salinas. Officer…read moretold me he decided to pull me over cause of windshield tint instead of stoping someone who is on there cell phone out and wasn't paying attention to road also dispatchers will argue with you. salinas pd is very poor they need better training

The people who work here have some real attitude adjustment issues. Some of the employees are very…read morenice, yet many employees display very poor behavior. I have seen inside the jail where the police bring in the drunks from the community. Rather than showing respect, some of the officers just laugh at them in front of their face. Not a good thing when the poor victim is suddenly placed in an unfamiliar place and about to be locked up in a cage. They can be really rough at times with the detainees. At times they may need to be aggressive if the detainee is resisting. But oftentimes they need to be less aggressive. My friend was once hired to entertain at the annual Christmas party. He called the day before to verify, and the officer who hired him started yelling at him and told him he is not to come. Thus being cancelled without being properly notified in advance. Another friend who worked there was suddenly fired because he had a medical condition affecting his performance. They sent five police cars to his house to tell him he was terminated. They took all his police gear and treated him rudely. The neighbors were all concerned with all the cars. They only needed to send one car. Be cautios dealing with this place.

Just had 3 street thugs surround me to tell me to leave. I tried to leave and then they wouldn't…read morelet me leave. Now they wanted more info from me. I asked them what their RAS was and they claimed trespassing. So I left while they were talking to me threatening to cage me. If you back all the way out from the experience and look back: citizen minding his business, LEO stops citizen to say 'you have to leave' while citizen was trying to leave... see the logic yet? I asked 'Can I do that?' They say 'Do what?' I say 'Leave?' They say ' No ' ...... These were people hired by Monterey County. People who can't see their own actions, who don't realize they created a problem for them to solve. Is that called job security? I'd file a complaint but we all know how that's going to unfold. They are not bright enough individuals to police themselves.

10/10 would go again! Best officers in town. Thank you for your service and protecting the…read morecommunity.

I'm not sure which CHP office Officer Bruch is in…read more He encountered a very difficult situation with my car in the middle of the 3 lane highway. He was professional, kind, and attentive. He was willing to put himself at risk to try and make sure everyone else was safe. He was calm under pressure and the very fast moving situation. He is good at communicating. He can communicate clearly without coming across rude or bossy. He kept me safe. He also kept another young lady safe when a semi-truck hit her car. (So he had one stalled vehicle that couldn't move, then another accident to deal with). Officer Bruch is good at managing priorities under a fast paced, dangerous environment. Thanks so much for keeping me and everyone safe. Thanks for not losing your cool. Thanks for being professional. Thanks for being able to make the best decisions possible when you're under stress. Thanks for putting yourself in harm's way / danger in order to help and protect everyone.

Sitting here now, drove from San Jose, because the office in SJ is now closed. Not that I could get…read morethrough on any phone!! I called the tax payer preparer line, only one I could get through on, she kindly said to just show up! So I'm here waiting, the security guard who checked me for weapons said people with appointments could go in front of me LOL do you know how hard I tried to make an appointment???? So I ask, how many people are here to help. Wondering how long I have to wait because I have to drive back to Los Gatos to go to work.He tells me he cannot give me that information .wow, didn't know that was a federal secret. If you live in San Jose, go to the Oakland office. The only reason I came here is because I had to go to work and the traffic Ugh

So glad we decided to go to this IRS office. The security was good. Christina did an amazing job…read moreanswering all our questions. Questions that we've been trying to get answers to for over a year regarding our 2022 and 2023 taxes. She was very nice, compassionate and very knowledgeable. This is the first time we felt good about IRS because we were losing hope. Thank you Christina! We appreciate you your help.

i would like to greatly thank the fine officers who saved my life last night via a kind hearted…read more5150. thank you! i am alive today because of you!

I am horrified at the treatment received by a Marina police officer named Ryan Parra. He has a very…read morebad attitude and used foul language while violating my rights of search and seisure without any probable cause. The more I spoke up about the violations the more angered he became. I'm pretty sure he trained on deescalation but for some reason wasn't exercising it. My friend also complained on the way he was being handled. Just a lack of respect on the departments part as 2 other officers watched on but didn't correct Parra. Guess that's the code of silence many officers are prone to abide by. Long story short, we weren't doing anything wrong but was forced to identify ourselves, step out of vehicle, and both searched against our will. This is not right as we were never committing any crime. A city I used to feel safe in, now concerns me just to drive thru.. I've heard stories of their misconduct but now am a true witness. Shame on Marina PD!

Seaside is a cool sleepy town near Monterey, CA. It sits along the Pacific Ocean. Reminds me of my…read morehometown, Haleiwa-Waialua. I like it so far! Gotta come back again and find a better, respectable hotel than the Embassy Suites. I'm sure we'll find a few.

Seaside is a fun town--lots to see and do. From unique ethnic grocery stores and affordable…read morerestaurants to dollar stores, live blues in the park, and open studio tours, Seaside has lots to offer. But as someone who lives elsewhere, I don't find it incredibly welcoming or cohesive. Things like "dips" at some intersections, lacking any kind of warning signage, don't make me yearn to go back. Aesthetically, there are too many strip malls and fast food restaurants. And the traffic flow on Fremont Blvd. all too often sucks.

I had to go into City Hall to get a business license the other day. It was a pleasant experience…read more The staff at the finance window was extremely polite and helpful. The offices are newly remodeled and very up to date and modern. I was surprised to see amazing artwork on the wall and clean and fresh styling throughout the building. Nothing compared to what it looks like from the outside. The out side is the reason why the place gets only 4 stars. I hope in the near future they take some of the sales tax revenue (the highest in the county, 9%+) and redo the exterior to modernize the building. When you walk up to the building I felt as if I was walking into a 1970's DMV. Not the most inviting curb appeal. All staff I engaged with were friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. If you need to do business with the city of Salinas, know that the innards of that ugly building is warm, welcoming, and there to help! Enjoy!

Lived here for 17 years. Worked at the county hospital. It was a great career. I got involved…read morewith plenty of community affairs, fundraisers and social activities. But this is farm country. If you are a urban animal who considers moving here, be aware that you will not be happy unless you make and cherish a good set of friends. It's a small town with limited social life opportunities. Monterey is just 18 miles down the road, there's more entertainment available there, but even the calendar of events there gets a little old after the 15th monthly cycle. Central California is wonderful. Salinas is relatively uncrowded. Want to really feel a part of the community? Be able to speak Spanish.