Salinas
Morning News
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Salinas is witnessing more new leases and openings than closures, with the Farmers Union Pour House closing at month-end and Sweet Reba’s opening two months ago — Greg Hamer said local events and construction are boosting the area. KSBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Salinas Valley Tourism and Visitors Bureau (led by Executive Director Craig Kaufman) is a finalist for California Welcome Center of the Year for its 'Postcards, Passengers and Produce' exhibit. Visit California honored the bureau for its innovative campaign to showcase regional heritage. Monterey Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Salinas face longer waits for medical care due to a doctor shortage — an 80-year-old recently found an appointment available in November — while local health officials work to recruit more physicians amid high living costs and steep student loan burdens. KSBW
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new Zumper analysis shows that Salinas rental prices have slightly decreased from last year's median of $2,500 to about $2,450 in January, with one- and two-bedroom units near $1,957 and $2,495 respectively and rents remaining 9% below state and 31% above national medians. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs tight end) participated in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Friday at Pebble Beach Golf Links, accidentally striking Salinas resident Edenne Flinn with a golf shot while sparking a $60,000 surge in ticket sales. The Californian
- ➤ Ryo Hisatsune achieved a career-best 10-under par round in the first day of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce drew a big crowd at Spyglass, as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler faced a tough round (with Burns and Bradley close behind). KSBW
- ➤ Salinas Soccer Complex received federal funding to expand facilities for county soccer leagues, from Castroville + King City. The project will support more local teams and enhance the playing experience in upcoming programs. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Tommy Fleetwood holds a five way tie at 9 under following a strong round at Pebble Beach — the AT&T event sees Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth competing, adding extra excitement today. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Round 2 of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament was played yesterday after a strong Round 1, with players competing at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill; the event was broadcast nationally on Golf Channel and ESPN app. The Californian
- ➤ At the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Friday, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs accidentally struck Edenne Flinn (a Salinas local) with a golf ball at the 18th hole and later signed an autograph for her. KSBW
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