Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County business Alvarado Street Brewery won a gold medal for its 'Howzit Punch' sour ale at the international World Beer Cup in Pennsylvania this week — the brewery announced plans to expand into Castroville to increase production. KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ San Lucas Union Elementary School District unveiled new athletic facilities behind campus on Wednesday. The track, soccer field and sand volleyball court include a shaded pavilion with WiFi and outlets to benefit students, and officials say the project is part of efforts to boost community engagement. Monterey Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Record ocean temperatures continue to affect coastal waters after records set on Apr. 24 (a marine heat wave is linked to rising jellyfish numbers, harmful algal blooms, and shifting seafood supply), so beachgoers should check local advisories before heading out. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Big Sur organizers ask runners to bus in as Highway 1 will be closed— they must be at one of seven Peninsula spots by 3:45 a.m. for a 4 a.m. bus, with return shuttles from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Race materials are at the expo or Transportation Desk. KSBW
- ➤ After finishing the Boston Marathon in under 4 hours, Dan Shapiro is now preparing for the Big Sur International Marathon tomorrow at 6:45 a.m., with local KSBW coverage beginning at 7 a.m. He uses an interval method (4 minutes run, 30 seconds walk) that helped his recovery after previous races. KSBW
- ➤ The Monterey Herald has published its top 10 girls track and field rankings, showing local high school athletes whose achievements may shape upcoming meets. The ranking (based on recent competitions) highlights local talent preparing for the season. Monterey Herald
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.
~ Warren Buffett
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