Salinas
Morning News
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jim Gattis has been named executive director of the Salinas Airshow Board and will lead the 45th airshow on Sept. 26 and 27, 2026; a press conference (9:30 to 11 a.m.) at the Salinas Municipal Airport next Wednesday will introduce him and honor his ICAS Hall of Fame induction. KSBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County had a 9.1% unemployment rate in December with 19,500 out of 214,700 workers unemployed—marking its worst month since 2021 and a rise from a 6.7% rate in November and a 5.4% low in September. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salinas hosted a community meeting Thursday to explain rental rights to renters and landlords. Administrative aide Aquontis Garlington clarified the differences between state law AB 1482 and local rental ordinances. Monterey Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local resident used a prescribed course of GLP-1 medication with dietary changes and exercise to lose 120 pounds and ease PCOS symptoms over the past year. She will work with her doctor to slowly reduce her dose despite the high monthly expense. Monterey County Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After 13 years as an assistant coach, Mark Ramos has been named North Salinas’ new head football coach — he will lead the team in the upcoming season. 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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