Good morning, Salinas.

A fire destroyed a home on Corral de Tierra Road in Salinas Sunday night—two residents and their pets escaped without injuries as firefighters battled the blaze until early Monday morning.

Popular Salinas restaurants Pastabilties and Bagel Corner have announced they will join forces to open a new location on the Monterey Peninsula by summer.

The venture will feature a drive-thru with 70% menu items from each restaurant and extended weekend hours—an unexpected delay could shift the opening date.

Salinas police arrested five suspects after a stolen Mustang led investigators to a chop shop—where parts from the white Mustang and a white Infiniti G35 were being removed near Spence Road on Sunday.

Five people were arrested Saturday in Salinas for running a chop shop after a 2020 Ford Mustang was reported stolen, tracked on a two-truck flatbed to an address on Spence Road where a suspect was caught mid-strip from the vehicle and a stolen Infiniti G35 was also recovered—charges include possession of a stolen vehicle and operating a chop shop.

Monterey County Sheriff's Office identified Jesus Alfonso Duarte Figueroa (36, Watsonville) who was found buried near the Pajaro River in a homeless encampment on Thursday and launched a murder investigation after a citizen tip and reports from several women saying the body may be their missing brother (an autopsy is scheduled next week) to find those responsible.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation last Monday to close a $2.8 billion gap and extend Medi-Cal coverage through June for 15 million people including immigrants – the state unlocked matching federal funds to cover costs amid rising expenses and the threat of federal cuts.

Salinas residents should know that starting May 7, domestic flights and entry to federal facilities will require a new Real ID.

To apply, visit a DMV office with a valid passport or certified birth certificate — plus two proofs of residency — to complete your application before you travel.

Duda Fresh Farm Foods Inc. recalled a four-pack bag of ready-to-eat Marketside celery sticks made in Salinas after a test by the Georgia Department of Agriculture detected possible Listeria contamination—products with an expiration date of March 23 may still be in use even though no illnesses have been reported.

Salinas Food Truck and Fly In

11 AM - 3 PM — Salinas Municipal Airport — Free entry — Enjoy local food trucks and aviation displays while exploring the world of flight.

9th Annual Job & Resource Fair

6:30 PM — Manzanita County Park — Free entry — Connect with over 50 employers at one of the largest job fairs in Monterey County.

9th Annual Job & Resource Fair

1:30 AM — Hartnell Park — Free entry — Connect with over 50 employers ready to hire at one of Monterey County's largest job fairs.