Salinas
Morning News
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Commercial salmon fishing resumed in Monterey Bay on Saturday after a three-year shutdown, with boats capped at 160 salmon per day under a statewide quota of 83,000 fish (strict quotas protect populations); the season runs through August but may close early if limits are met. KSBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Salinas Day celebrates the city’s history and culture with dance performances, local food, and tours of landmarks including the First Mayor's House. The event offers families and community members a chance to connect with our heritage. The Californian
- ➤ Yesterday, local restaurants offered special Cinco de Mayo deals, featuring free chips at Chipotle and discounted margaritas at other chains. The holiday marks the historic Battle of Puebla and has long been celebrated as part of our cultural tradition. The Californian
- ➤ KSBW will honor veteran journalist Felix Cortez with a special report on Friday, May 8 at 6 p.m. The celebration marks his 30-year career connecting Central Coast communities with trusted news. KSBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Salinas increased 31 cents in the past week to an average of $4.48 per gallon on Tuesday because the global energy crisis from the Iran war is driving up crude prices (a trend experts say will likely keep rates high as supply disruptions persist). KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Monterey Peninsula College cleared its transcript backlog Tuesday after processing roughly 1,300 transcripts in three weeks, and new requests are processed daily for a more efficient turnaround. The college began a soft launch of automated e-transcripts this week and expects full implementation soon. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A marine heat wave in the Pacific is pushing very high water temperatures along our coast, experts said. Max Darrow talked with specialists (studying the unusual ocean conditions) who offer insight into this changing environment. KION
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ AI-powered traffic signal controls now manage nine intersections on Highway 68 between San Benancio Road and Josselyn Canyon Road to improve traffic flow and gather data for future roundabout projects, with discussion set for next month. KSBW
- ➤ Monterey-Salinas Transit announced three new bus stops at 11600 Merritt St. in Castroville, Walnut and 3rd in Greenfield, and Sinex and Crocker in Pacific Grove while two stops in Monterey have been removed because of Monterey Regional Airport construction. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the CCS Golf Regionals at Laguna Seca, Stevenson secured the first four spots after morning medalist Zachary Hawkins led the team to an impressive finish. The high school golfers showcased strong performance throughout the event. Monterey Herald
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