Salinas
Morning News
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The United Farm Workers said Tuesday it will not join Cesar Chavez Day events on March 31 after learning of troubling allegations against its co-founder that include claims of abuse of young women and minors. The union did not offer further details in its statement. The Californian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State leaders have announced that sport salmon fishing on the Central Coast will reopen on April 11 while commercial fishing will begin in May — a return that benefits local businesses and fishermen who have waited since 2022. KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofit Read to Me Project will expand early literacy programs into remote areas of southern Monterey County. Program coordinator Sebastian Eckhaus, who recently won an award at the Monterey County Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Showcase, will lead the effort to bring reading opportunities to more students. Monterey Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A heat wave is bringing record-breaking temperatures and increased fire risk to the Central Coast through Friday. The hottest areas (including southern Salinas Valley and nearby ridgelines) may see highs into the upper 90s while overnight lows fall into the 50s. KSBW
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