Salinas
Morning News
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Muslims in Salinas are preparing for Ramadan, which may begin Tuesday night on Feb. 17 if using scientific calculations + otherwise Feb. 18 if relying on naked-eye sightings; the month ends with Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20. The Californian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County plans to unveil a COVID-19 memorial garden at the County Government Center, where families will speak the names of lost loved ones and receive commemorative white candles (a token of remembrance) to honor 940 residents and dedicated frontline professionals. Monterey Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, Walmart stores in California will offer free health screenings including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and vision tests plus distribute product samples from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event may also include flu shots and low-cost vaccinations for insured customers, according to the announcement. The Californian
- ➤ Anthem Blue Cross has warned that if a new contract with CHOMP is not reached by Jan. 31, local customers may lose in-network access starting Feb. 1, though patients admitted before then are covered through their inpatient stay and negotiations continue to focus on improving cost and access for members. KSBW
- ➤ Monterey County’s 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment showed key health trends that helped local organizations coordinate efforts and track progress—highlighting remaining gaps—to guide future community health initiatives. Monterey Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Salinas are advised to reduce their online footprint by using tools like Google's Results About You, which can request removal of personal details from search results. The effort includes opting out of data broker sites and updating social media privacy settings to help protect personal information. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a one-win season last year, North Salinas girls basketball is bouncing back this season by rebuilding the program and aiming for strong results. The team is preparing for key matchups ahead. Monterey Herald
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James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash
7-11 p.m. — Fox Theater — Event pricing not listed — Experience the authentic live sound of Johnny Cash’s legendary music performed by James Garner and his talented band.
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Carlos Daniels Tribute to Juan Gabriel
8 PM – 12 AM — Fox Theater — Tickets from $132 — Experience a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Juan Gabriel by Carlos Daniels.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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