Salinas
Morning News
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SPCA Monterey County will host its annual A Day of Giving fundraiser on March 19 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. airing on KSBW and Central Coast ABC to support animal rescue and care. Local businesses offer special promotions (brewery and pizza chain) ahead of the fundraiser. Monterey Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The California Public Utilities Commission awarded the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership $463,644 for three Connected Communities Hubs projects to bring free broadband access to Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. The projects aim to boost digital literacy training and public connectivity. Monterey Herald
- ➤ California’s average gas price reached $5.078 per gallon as of Saturday, Mar. 7, up 43.5 cents from the previous week, reflecting a state-wide trend amid international supply challenges + affecting local fuel costs. KION
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ CSUMB said its KAZU radio station faced technical glitches after its relocation amid campus housing updates, with issues like dead air and unsynced feeds. The station officially returned to live on-air hosting Monday, Mar. 2 as its team continued upgrading the new studio setup. Monterey Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monterey Bay FC fell 1-0 to Oakland in its USL Championship opener today, prompting the team to plan adjustments as they look ahead to their next match. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Samantha Torres scored in stoppage play to lift the Salinas girls soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Oakdale in the NorCal DIII final, sending them into the state title game. Monterey Herald
- ➤ The top 10 boys volleyball rankings are out; Harbor leads, Santa Cruz is second and Soquel is third. Salinas is ranked ninth among several teams on the bubble (San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, Kirby, Mt. Madonna, Alvarez). 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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