# Salinas Californian — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, eNewspaper, and multimedia content with customizable alerts and offline reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salinas-californian/id566338589 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.47/5 from 88 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2012-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salinas-californian/id566338589/reviews.md

## What is Salinas Californian?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Salinas Californian app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.thecalifornian.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.thecalifornian.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.thecalifornian.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Streamlined, fast-loading experience
- Breaking news and weather alerts
- Customizable reading experience
- Offline reading capability
- eNewspaper access
- Access to USA TODAY and other local eNewspapers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Salinas Californian Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| The Salinas Californian Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salinas-californian/id566338589/reviews.md

### 1/5 — E-app

*2026-01-16*

Terrible

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2023-04-11*

No reporters and u want me to pay for this rag if a subscription.  You say u have in depth news on the local issues; you have none. Don’t subscribe to this paper as they have no reporters and you can find all the crap they have elsewhere

### 1/5 — New app

*2022-06-22*

I just am not happy with this new format.  It’s difficult to find the current news, I don’t want old news.  Trying to navigate it all I get is news that is days old.  I want the old app back.  It stopped working yesterday.

### 2/5 — Staunchly Democratic Propaganda

*2021-11-04*

Just another completely biased view on local events. Disappointing. They used to be impartial.

### 5/5 — Newspaper

*2020-01-03*

The best publication in all of the Monterey county.

### 5/5 — Good coverage

*2019-03-09*

I no longer live in Salinas but find it important to stay in touch. I think the Californian does a fine job of covering local and regional news.

### 5/5 — Review

*2017-09-25*

Getting better👍🏼

### 4/5 — Great local news

*2016-11-06*

If you are looking for a newspaper app that provides spot on local news coverage then this is the app for you. It is easy to use and the articles are well written. I only wish the app would rotate so I could make the fonts larger.  Otherwise I have no problems using it. Since I no longer get a paper newspaper this really meets my needs. I recommend others trying it.

### 5/5 — Easy format!

*2016-08-03*

This is an easy to read internet newspaper!

Frank

### 3/5 — new app slow to load

*2016-07-03*

The new app looks nicer but it often fails to update

## Frequently asked questions about Salinas Californian

### What kind of news does Salinas Californian cover?

Salinas Californian covers a wide range of local news, including community events, high school and professional sports, and in-depth journalism. It also provides access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers.

### Can I read Salinas Californian offline?

Yes, you can customize your experience by saving your favorite stories and reading offline. This feature allows you to access content without an internet connection.

### How does the eNewspaper feature work in Salinas Californian?

The eNewspaper feature provides access to the print edition of the Salinas Californian on your mobile devices. You can also access USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers through this feature.

### What are the subscription options for Salinas Californian?

Salinas Californian offers monthly and annual digital subscriptions. Monthly plans are $9.99 with a 1-month free trial, and the annual plan is $69.99 with a 1-year free trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends.

### How do I manage my Salinas Californian subscription?

You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

### What is the age rating for Salinas Californian?

The age rating for Salinas Californian is 12+. This indicates the app is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is Salinas Californian updated?

The app was last updated on March 10, 2026, with version 8.9.0. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent activity and ongoing development.

### What devices are supported by Salinas Californian?

Salinas Californian is supported on iPhones and iPads. This ensures a compatible experience for Apple mobile device users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-14

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-26

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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