Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KION
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSBW
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KION
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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