Salinas
Morning News
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines ended operations Saturday, May 2, canceling all flights and stranding California travelers at airports like LAX and SNA. Credit and debit card bookings may get refunds while American, Frontier, JetBlue and Southwest offer rescue fares for rebooked travel + tips for disputing charges. The Californian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper will join the Panetta Lecture Series at the Monterey Conference Center at 7 p.m. to discuss foreign policy + the legacy of the American Revolution as part of the event’s 250th anniversary theme. Monterey Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ California, Nevada and Arizona water managers announced a Colorado River plan that calls for cutting irrigation and boosting conservation through 2028. Imperial Irrigation District leaders stressed that any cuts must come with funding, water rights protection and care for the Salton Sea (a vital local resource). The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MPC’s Lillian Thrasher advanced to the state track finals in four events and Hartnell progressed in 3C2A baseball and softball playoffs. Both achievements highlight local college athletes preparing for higher-level competitions. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Cameron Patton, a TCU defender, is highlighted as a player to watch for the Monterey Bay Sirens as she prepares for the USL W season opener on May 9 at Cardinale Stadium (she will join other backfield players in the team’s inaugural season). KSBW
- ➤ Hollister swept the Gabilan Division finals while Pacific Grove won the Mission Division boys title, North Salinas secured the Cypress Division boys title, Gonzales claimed the Santa Lucia Division boys title, and Rancho San Juan earned the Cypress girls title at the high school meet. Monterey Herald
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