Salinas
Morning News
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Reg Henry, a former Monterey Herald editor, has published his third book, The Art of Stating the Obvious, which uses humor to highlight life’s ironies. He spent 40 years in journalism and now crafts engaging stories with his seasoned wit. Monterey Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ City residents and Councilman Aurelio Salazar Jr. toured the Gabilan Creek Wilderness Sanctuary on Feb. 19 amid concerns that cleared areas have stripped the site of its wild habitat. Neighbors worry the loss of native woodland could affect the local ecosystem. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local boys wrestling final rankings were released today with Palma, Hollister, and Alisal topping the list. Rankers include Monterey, Aptos, San Lorenzo Valley, Alvarez, Salinas, Scotts Valley, and North County, while Monte Vista, Santa Cruz, King City, Rancho San Juan, and Carmel are on the bubble. Monterey Herald
- ➤ The Monterey Herald has released preseason Top 10 girls swimming rankings with local teams featured, including Salinas at seventh place. Stevenson, Carmel, Aptos, Monterey, Santa Catalina, Soquel, Hollister, Soledad and Pacific Grove are listed, and Pacific Collegiate, Harbor, Monte Vista, King City and North Salinas are on the bubble. Monterey Herald
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