Salinas
Morning News
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The SPCA Monterey County is asking residents to foster kittens, puppies, and pets recovering from surgery—support that lasts from a few days to a few weeks. The group will provide food, supplies, veterinary care, and expert support—while families offer love and care to help these animals heal and find new homes. KSBW
- ➤ PG&E plans to bring its Elkhorn Battery Facility back online by June 1 — after months of cleanup and safety checks following a fire at a nearby battery site — but local officials and residents say they want stronger emergency plans and more community meetings before the facility reopens. KION
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Salinas City Elementary School District received $12.1 million from the California Community Schools Partnership Program to turn nine campuses into community schools—offering health care, mental health support, social services, and after-school programs. Committees of educators, parents, and students will plan these changes to help local students overcome barriers to learning. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Newsom will announce today in his state budget presentation that California will freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented low‐income adults starting in 2026 to cut costs and save about $5.4 billion by 2028—current enrollees and children will keep their coverage. He also said that starting in 2027, adults with unsatisfactory immigration status will be required to pay a $100 monthly premium. KSBW
- ➤ California Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced his Housing for All Act to invest in housing solutions—Monterey Bay area groups and local governments received the first round of grants from last year's Proposition 1 behavioral health infrastructure program. KAZU
- ➤ Salinas City Council reviewed a renters assistance program on Tuesday and will search for local + external funding partners to cover over $500k in projected costs without affecting employee wages. Some community members expressed concerns about using taxpayer money, and the council said a final decision will come in a few months. KION
- ➤ Salinas officials and the Monterey Bay chapter of the American Public Works Association will host a family-friendly National Public Works Week event on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Toro Park, 501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68. Monterey Herald
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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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