Salinas
Morning News
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula is expanding by acquiring an 18,000 sqft building on Del Monte Boulevard in Seaside to address rising food insecurity for seniors and others. The new kitchen is set to open by 2027 — the nonprofit’s meal production quadrupled in the last five years. KSBW
- ➤ The Braxton Stuntz Foundation hosted its 7th annual toy drive in Salinas yesterday, giving about 2,000 toys to children in need to honor Braxton Stuntz who died in Big Sur. His father Michael Stuntz said the drive is part of ongoing community events (in memory of his son's generosity). KSBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joby accepted its first CAE flight simulator today at its Marina training center, a move that will boost pilot training for 250 trainees per year once FAA reviews are complete — the step advances plans for commercial air taxi operations with a future Dubai route. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A portion of Carmel Valley Road remains closed due to storm damage from erosion between Via Los Tulares and San Clemente Drive — county officials have yet to set a reopening date. Drivers from Greenfield are urged to use alternate routes via Highway 101, Chualar River Road and Laureles Grade. KSBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ California Gov. Gavin Newsom said yesterday that the state will maintain its full immunization schedule for children after the CDC scaled back vaccine recommendations — a plan matched by the West Coast Health Alliance, which includes Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, to follow American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. The Californian
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Chamber Music Monterey Bay: Lysander Piano Trio
8 p.m. — Harden Ranch Plaza — Contact for ticket info — Experience exquisite musical performances by the renowned Lysander Piano Trio.
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Dr Cesar Lozano Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the engaging humor and insight of Dr. Cesar Lozano in Salinas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jimi Hendrix
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