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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Monterey Bay Aquarium workers voted to unionize on April 21 after 183 employees voted in favor and 138 voted against—approving unionization by a 7% margin. They will now join AFSCME Council 57—seeking fair pay, flexible hours and better benefits. KSBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 43-year-old Noel Ledesma, extradited from Yuma, Arizona, appeared in court Monday and pleaded not guilty to the murder of his Greenfield girlfriend nearly 15 years ago, and he remains in custody (with bail set at $1,000,000) with his next court date scheduled (April 29). KSBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ California's planned minimum wage hike will raise pay for healthcare workers to between $18.63 and $24 per hour starting July 1—part of a larger series of wage increases affecting many workers nationwide. The change will directly impact 3 million minimum wage earners and may lead companies to adjust wages for another 6.2 million workers. The Californian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today is Earth Day during Earth Month, giving Salinas residents a chance to support environmental awareness by choosing eco-friendly home products that reduce waste and conserve energy—choices include reusable storage bags, non-toxic cleaners and energy-efficient LED bulbs. The Californian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USDA Forest Service in Salinas is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire season across national forests and grasslands — the job openings include roles like hotshots and smokejumpers, and applicants must be at least 18 and a U.S. citizen or national. This opportunity will be filled at the hiring manager's discretion. KSBW
- ➤ A ribbon cutting marked the launch of Monterey County's second solar project at the government building (1441 Schilling Place) today. County leaders said leasing rooftop space (saving $92,000 in the first year) will lower energy costs and create new local jobs as four more solar projects are planned. KION
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that Californians can now purchase a twin-pack of naloxone nasal spray for $24 through the state’s CalRx website — a measure to help reverse life-threatening opioid overdoses. Previously, the drug was available only in 24-dose packages to businesses — making this the first direct-to-consumer program of its kind in the nation. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
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9th Annual Job & Resource Fair
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