The Salinas Californian
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Gannett |
| Publisher | Paula Goudreau |
| Editor | Silas Lyons |
| Founded | March 31, 1871 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Salinas, California |
| Circulation | 6,000-7,000 |
| OCLC number | 26092808 |
| Website | thecalifornian |
The Salinas Californian, sometimes referred to as The Californian, is a digital and print newspaper published in Salinas, California, covering mainly the Salinas Valley. Founded in 1871 as The Salinas City Index, it went through several name changes and assumed its current name during World War II. The paper is part of the USA Today Network, owned by Gannett, which acquired its parent company Speidel Newspapers Inc., in 1977.