Salinas
Morning News
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 29, Partnership for Children, a nonprofit that helps families with seriously ill children, celebrated its 10th anniversary — opening new offices at the Rodgers Center for Children’s Health to continue providing transportation, financial support, and social connections for about 260 families in the tri-county region. The Californian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chris Dalman, a former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, has returned to Salinas to coach and teach at Palma School, drawing on his journey from Mission Park to the 49ers to inspire students — he now serves as the school’s president. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Brothers Ranch near Prunedale, researchers with the Elkhorn Slough Foundation and CSUMB are converting fire-prone eucalyptus into biochar to improve soil fertility and water retention for local organic farms. The project — which uses a mobile carbonator — is funded through grants and wildfire resilience efforts. Monterey County Now
- ➤ The Costa Central Water Agency is working with state officials to provide clean water alternatives as nitrate from farming has contaminated local wells. The agency (with public comments open until Sept. 9) plans to install filters to secure safe drinking water. KAZU
- ➤ Local experts and researchers are working with farmers to test improved fertilizer and cover crop methods that reduce nitrate seepage into groundwater in the valley. The state water agency will offer alternative water to more than 14,000 residents over the next 10 years. KAZU
- ➤ Local water agencies are building a registry of small private wells to guide drought plans under the state's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Registration was extended until March 31 as officials work to verify thousands of wells in the Salinas Valley. Monterey County Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Panetta, Alma Adams, and Sen. Peter Welch have reintroduced the Opportunities in Organic Act to ease high organic certification costs and boost USDA technical assistance for Monterey County farmers. The bill would expand cost-share payments and training programs — a plan supported by several agricultural groups. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Tax season is underway and residents can check federal refunds via the IRS tool and state refunds using the online service (with SSN, ZIP, and refund amount). Online filings yield faster refunds, with federal ones arriving in 21 days and state ones in three weeks, while paper returns take longer. The Californian
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer has proposed building 90 homes on the former Carmel Valley airfield on Lupin Lane in Carmel Valley Village — spurring neighbor concerns over open space and local events like Santa’s Fly-In. The plan mixes affordable duplexes with market-rate homes as community leaders review its potential impacts. Monterey County Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce will join AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as a special guest on Thursday and Friday. The event will feature a competitive tournament with professionals on Saturday and Sunday and defending champion Rory McIlroy expected to return. KSBW
- ➤ Alisal High School coach Marisol Rasul was honored by the NFL and 49ers Foundation at an NFL Opening Night event in San Jose on Feb. 4. She received two Super Bowl LX tickets for her work with the girls' flag football team. KSBW
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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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Allison Wheeler - Winterspring featuring Alex Sjobeck
7-9 p.m. — Wendi Kirby Music LLC — Tickets available — Experience an intimate evening of jazz with vibrant performances from emerging talents.
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