Salinas
Morning News
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Elementary Superintendent Eric Gross is proposing to convert the old cement plant in Davenport into a community area with a new school campus, workforce housing & improved emergency response facilities, though the project will need environmental cleanup, permits, and may take one to two years to move forward. KSBW
- ➤ The Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency plans to build flood walls along portions of the river levee in the coming days, and a new transitional housing complex opens today to support local residents at risk of homelessness. KAZU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Art Abilities teams up with Youth Arts Collective for a Neurodiversity and Disabilities Awareness Month pop-up show — the opening reception is on March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Pacific Grove. The nonprofit recently received an Outstanding Performance and Impact Award from SARC. KSBW
- ➤ Today at the Islamic Society of Monterey County in Seaside, local Muslims broke their fast with an iftar meal featuring Kabuli pulao (Afghan rice), lamb stew, and samosas. The communal meal unites diverse worshippers during Ramadan as various groups share the cooking responsibility. KAZU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Federal funding cuts have already reduced support for food assistance and caused local farmers to lose production and income on the Central Coast. The Community Alliance with Family Farmers works with over 800 farms while JAS Family Organics reports millions in losses as contracts were cut during production. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Migrating hummingbirds are arriving in California as spring nears; residents can attract them by planting red flowers and setting up homemade sugar water feeders while photography enthusiasts use wireless cameras to capture the birds’ quick flutters. The Californian
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, meaning residents will lose one hour of sleep but gain more evening daylight. Experts suggest gradually adjusting bedtime in the days ahead (local time). The Californian
- ➤ Milky Way season has begun in California — stargazers can now spot our galaxy’s bright center from dark sky locations, though viewing may be trickier before the new moon on March 18. The best time is from March to September with no special equipment needed. The Californian
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A December report shows Monterey County’s median home price fell to $832,500 (a 7.7% drop from November’s $901,500) while recorded home sales increased (from 183 to 194) compared to last December. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monterey Bay FC will open its fifth USL season tomorrow when it hosts Oakland Roots at Cardinale Stadium. The team has revamped its roster and coach Jordan Stewart said the fresh lineup boosts their confidence for the season opener. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Alvarez’s boys + Salinas’ girls soccer teams are headed to the CIF Northern California divisional finals, where each team will face a new opponent in the tournament. Monterey Herald
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Nb Ridaz Live at MI Hacienda
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hacienda Mexican Grill — No refunds — Get ready to vibe with Nb Ridaz in Salinas, it's going to be a night to remember!
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Jose Modesto Live Concert
9 p.m. — Hacienda Mexican Grill — Ticket required — Experience the passionate Latin music of Jose Modesto, an artist deeply rooted in his cultural heritage.
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