Salinas Californian, November 18, 2008 - Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue will take his Fast for Peace crusade international next month, and may return with another bright idea - "Lights for Peace" - to help end months of killings and mayhem that have left this city one death shy of a record-busting year for murder.

Salinas Californian, November 12, 2008 - The concept behind it is a simple one and Salinas city officials and business leaders are hoping it will go a long way to help stimulate the local economy.

From the Salinas Californian, Aug 10, 2008: Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue is running unopposed for his second term in office.

Two City Council members are also running unopposed, leaving just one facing a challenger in the Nov. 4 election.

Salinas, CA - July 14, 2008 - As Mayor Dennis Donohue files papers for his re-election campaign today, 14 Salinas Citizens of the Year have announced their endorsement of his leadership.

The Citizens of the Year endorsing Mayor Donohue's re-election are:

• Don Chapin
• Myron "Doc" Etienne
• Ken Feske
• Robert House
• Shirley Lavarato

July 1, 2008 - Mayor Dennis Donohue is sticking with his plans for Peace, Prosperity and Image, and, despite the national economic downturn, believes they are starting to pay off, in no small part thanks to the contributions of peop

We now have podcasts of Mayor Donohue's Imagine A Great City radio show. Saturday mornings at 10, everyone within reach of radio station KION-AM 1460 has a chance to ask the Mayor about whatever is on his or her mind, when the Mayor is in studio with host Mark Carbonaro, talking about the issues of the week and answering calls and emails from listeners.

From the Salinas Californian, June 4, 2008: The largest businesses in the Salinas area will be asked to host presentations by the Monterey County Gang Task Force to help end street violence, Mayor Dennis Donohue said.

From KSBW-TV, June 3, 2008: Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue announced Tuesday plans to unveil a major initiative aimed at combating gang violence with the help of local businesses.

Speaking at City Hall, Donohue said businesses know gang violence is bad for business, bad for their workforce and bad for the community.

From Salinas Californian, June 3, 2008: By fall 2009 at the latest, Salinas will have a splashy new community resource.

Salinas, CA - May 30, 2008 - Mayor Dennis Donohue will gain first-hand experience of police work when he joins the Salinas Police Department's Community Police Academy this Monday.

During the 12-week program, the Mayor will earn about police hiring and training; laws covering arrest, search and seizure; canine operations and more. He will also go on a police ride-along.