Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Miranda Lambert will headline the Big Week Kick Off Concert at the Salinas Sports Complex on Saturday, July 11 as rising act Dylan Scott opens the show; ticket sales start Thursday, Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rain is forecast to move in Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday in Salinas with patchy fog possible overnight and temperatures expected to drop into the lower 60s by midweek (affecting coastal and inland areas). KSBW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tom Karwin explains that gardeners should start planting seeds now indoors for spring blooms, moving them outdoors after the last frost (around Apr. 15) to enjoy low-cost, hands-on gardening that preserves local plant heritage and avoids pests. Monterey Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Salinas sports bars like Stonies Taphouse and Bistro hosted their first Super Bowl party on Sunday when fans gathered to enjoy the live DJ, food, drinks and a huge screen that brought a stadium feel to the venue. KSBW
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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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