A new family dollar store has opened up in Salton city near what I call the downtown district. It's not really considered a dollar store in the traditional sense since many items there sell for well over a dollar. It is however, a store that was desperately needed in the area. The store is doing very well and I hope that other commercial establishments will follow. Salton city with a population of about 3800 does seem to have a good consumer base for places like this although I'd like to know how many people from Salton city actually shop there and since the store is visible from Highway 86, how many are transient shoppers. Salton city has an ARCO Am Pm gas station complete with a truck stop and is reportedly one of the largest such facility of its kind in California. I consider this another important asset to the community and many times find the gas cheaper there then in National City.
Salton city has two public schools, Sea view elementary and West Shores high school. They are administered by the Coachella Valley Unified school district. Actual academics and test scores are currently unknown. I will attempt to research this in the future. I hear from locals that the elementary school is a new construction school completed in 2007. Here are photos of the schools:
Salton city has a community park with a playground and pool. It also has a covered picnic area and a basketball court. Public restrooms are available as well open air picnicking and barbeque facilities.
The above picture is the entrance to the park from the parking lot towards the restrooms, pool and covered picnic area.
The covered picnic area which faces the pool. I've seen a couple of parties thrown here from locals.
This is a view of the swimming pool.
The playground which sits near the pool.
The basketball court as seen from the playground area.
An outdoor picnic area with pool and covered picnic area in the distance
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