Salinas
Morning News
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Easter Sunday, April 5, many major retailers like Aldi, Apple and Target will be closed while others such as Home Depot and Trader Joe's will operate on regular or modified hours+ Californians can plan their shopping accordingly. The Californian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in California rose to an average of $5.71 per gallon on Monday from last week’s $5.65 as traders factor in potential Middle East oil disruptions and higher spring demand — analysts expect an additional 20 to 30 cents per gallon increase in the coming weeks. The Californian
- ➤ Diesel fuel prices over $7 per gallon are hurting fishing on the Central Coast. Local fishermen say fuel costs (nearly double last year’s prices) may force higher seafood costs as AAA reported an average of $7.52 per gallon. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thursday morning a 4.6 earthquake shook the Santa Cruz Mountains and was felt along the Central Coast & experts confirmed it is the largest quake in the range since the 1989 Loma Prieta event, occurring 14 miles from that epicenter. KSBW
- ➤ Harbor seal monitors Kim and Thom Akeman confirmed six pups were born as of Wednesday, marking the start of pupping season; they expect 50-60 pups this season (last year saw about 70-80 pups). Monterey Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County housing and community development seeks public feedback on fair access to healthy environments in 11 disadvantaged unincorporated areas, including Boronda + Castroville. The effort aims to ensure all communities receive essential resources. Monterey Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Walmart in California recalled certain 29-ounce Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets after tests found unsafe levels of lead with a best if used by Feb. 10. Consumers are urged to discard or return the product if found in their freezers. The Californian
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