Salinas
Morning News
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Coastal communities will host spring whale festivals with events like guided hikes, chowder tastings and live music. Mendocino fests start on March 7 while Monterey’s celebration runs April 11-12 — offering locals a vibrant mix of art and science. Monterey Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Salinas girls soccer won its Division II championship with a four to zero shutout against Sacred Heart Prep at the CCS finals. This victory marked the team's 14th shutout of the season. Monterey Herald
- ➤ MPC forward Corvell Simmons (6-foot-6) was named the Coast Conference South Defensive Player of the Year for his strong season performance. He averaged 15.5 points and 7.8 rebounds while ranking second in blocks and securing a spot on the conference’s first team. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Palma won its first CCS Division V girls basketball title with a 41 to 30 victory over Castilleja in the finals (a milestone for the team). Monterey Herald
- ➤ Cal State Monterey Bay's men's basketball team set a school record for wins with a 70-54 victory over Chico State and qualified for the conference tournament. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Alvarez’s Jacob Perez, Palma’s Aiden Garcia and Alisal’s Areli Rodriguez earned medals Saturday at the State Wrestling Championships — a state competition showcasing top local talent. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Priory defeated Palma 66-58 in the CCS Division V boys basketball finals for the second straight year, confirming their title as defending champions. Monterey Herald
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