Salinas
Morning News
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local education officials in Salinas are reexamining institutions named for Cesar Chavez following allegations against him. The Alisal Union School District is engaging the community to discuss the future of the names on schools and the library. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Peace of Mind Dog Rescue canceled its plan for a cage-free Senior Dog Haven for older dogs in Carmel Valley after officials required a kennel permit & deemed the project unsafe; the nonprofit will search for ways to meet Monterey County rules & care for its pets. KSBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ JD Power’s new study names Lexus — the most dependable car brand for 2026 — based on few problems in three‑year‑old vehicles, showing reliable options for drivers on California roads. Research also highlights dependable performance by MINI, Buick, and Toyota amid rising repair costs and long commutes. The Californian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cal Fire and Cypress crews are clearing debris at Jacks Peak Park to build a shaded fuel break that will slow fires and protect local wildlife. The work is expected to finish in four weeks as it improves access for emergency services. Monterey Herald
- ➤ County officials reviewed mixed test data on heavy metal fallout from the battery plant fire at Moss Landing on March 17, noting concerns in areas around Elkhorn Slough, while researchers plan to compile results and may work with Vistra to fund further environmental tests. Monterey County Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers in California, including Salinas Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, proposed renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day following allegations against the former labor leader. The state holiday on March 31 would be renamed to honor the broader farmworker movement. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Izzie Pacheco of Gonzales upset the top seed to win the youth state wrestling title at the California USA Wrestling State Championships. Monterey Herald
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