Good morning, Salinas.

KSBW will host Feeding Families on the Central Coast telethon on May 28 to support local food banks and families facing food insecurity—viewers can donate online or by phone between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.—in partnership with local food banks.

A man was struck in Seaside on Monday on the 1100 block of Hilby Avenue and is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital—police are investigating the area.

On Friday, Monterey County law enforcement shut down a sideshow near East Boronda Road and North Sanborn Road in Salinas—where over 100 cars were involved—and issued 80 citations while towing four vehicles as the investigation continues.

Seaside DMV offices are seeing longer wait times as travelers rush to apply for a Real ID—required for domestic flights starting Wednesday—while some customers report wait times of over two hours and appointments remain scarce.

A local developer plans to convert Sand Dollar Inn into 43 studio apartments to help those experiencing homelessness, with support from the county and city via the Homekey program — the project requires Seaside to co-sign and applications are due May 30th so residents are expected to move in by 2026.

Cal State Monterey Bay baseball beat San Francisco State 13-3 to win its fourth straight CCAA title — the team honored 28 seniors before the game — and will start its tournament play at 11 a.m. on May 8 in Los Angeles.

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.

California Roots Pre-Party Wine Mixer

6-9 p.m. — Rustique Wines — $20 for general admission, $15 for wine club members — Kick off the California Roots Festival with local wines, music from Rise Up, and delicious food.

Monster Truck Throwdown

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Salinas Sports Complex — Check local listings for pricing — Experience an afternoon of motorized mayhem with thrilling monster truck action.

ACP Compost Workshop & Demo Day

8 AM – 5 PM — National Steinbeck Center — Free entry — Explore innovative strategies in composting and organics recycling at this expert-led workshop.