Good morning, Salinas.

On Thursday, May 14, seven unclaimed Central Coast veterans (including two from Salinas) were laid to rest with full military honors after spending over two years in the Monterey County morgue before being identified and given a proper burial at the local cemetery.

The Salinas Valley Fair begins in King City and runs through Sunday, May 17 with rides, live music, livestock displays, and flat-track motorcycle races.

Special pricing is offered today for seniors, Saturday for military families, and Sunday features Día de Hispano celebrations + carnival wristbands cost $40.

KSBW 8’s Fremont Peak camera captured a small fire near the riverbed at Circle Place on Wednesday afternoon, with the blaze starting (just before 4 p.m.) and officials being contacted for additional details.

The Boys and Girls Club is offering a free Summer Academy from June 8 to July 31 at Seaside and Salinas that mixes academics, sports, and arts plus weekly field trips to help curb summer learning loss.

Families should register early as space is limited and transportation options are being explored.

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center (CPC) reports a 2 in 3 chance that El Niño will become historically strong by fall or winter.

Local officials say rising ocean temperatures (which may affect regional agriculture and water supplies) warrant close attention to evolving weather updates.

A marine heat wave has raised local coastal temperatures 4 to 8 degrees above average, pushing fish offshore and starving seabirds that have washed ashore near the area.

Scientists expect warmer waters to persist into summer — which could further affect local wildlife and seafood supply.

Wild mushroom poisonings continue across the state, with 47 hospitalizations since November and three new cases reported over the weekend, including one in Salinas.

Health officials warn that Amanita mushrooms can cause severe liver damage and advise against eating wild mushrooms.

Scientists report California’s dry, windy weather is sparking fungal storms that spread spores linked to Valley fever (a lung infection), with early 2026 data showing fewer cases than record highs in 2024 amid climate shifts.

Public health officials monitor the trend as dust and soil disturbances continue in arid regions.

Kyle Giovannoni pitched 5.1 hitless innings and CSUMB rallied from a 7-1 deficit to beat San Marcos 10-7 in the NCAA DII West Regionals in a college baseball postseason game.

Jordan Knutson pitched 72 pitches with three hits to help CSUMB win its first NCAA Division II West Regional game in 14 years at Cal State San Marcos on Thursday; the Otters will face San Marcos at 10 a.m. Friday.

Los Originales de San Juan and CLAVE AR

9 p.m. — Hacienda Mexican Grill — Buy your ticket on Ticketón — Experience a vibrant live performance from CLAVE AR, a Latin music band that fuses traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds.