Salinas
Morning News
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ PG&E reported that nearly 10,000 customers lost power in Monterey County Friday due to an unplanned outage — crews worked to restore service by 6 p.m. KSBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Monterey Bay weekly segment showcases indigenous storytelling at Garland Ranch and features UC Santa Cruz's Iranian Student Union discussing family concerns. Local and state representatives also react to news about battery energy storage in the episode released today. KAZU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Middlebury Institute of International Studies has entered exclusive negotiations with Soka University to potentially sell its Monterey campus. If completed, Soka University will run select programs and begin recruiting new students this summer while current students finish their degrees through summer 2027. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A marine heat wave is straining local wildlife as warmer Pacific waters leave seabirds weak and underfed while rescue centers care for them, and scientists warn an incoming El Niño later may worsen food shortages along the Central Coast. The Californian
- ➤ Monterey Bay officials warn of gale-force winds and dangerous rip currents expected to hit this weekend, urging swimmers, boaters, and beachgoers to assess their safety. Lifeguards advise staying off rocks and using lifejackets as a precaution in wind-exposed areas. KSBW
- ➤ Advocates are urging restored $130 million funding for the Safer program to secure clean water for rural communities such as Royal Oaks, Las Lomas, and Castroville by helping 240 households move past bottled water (they stress the need for permanent treatment solutions). KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County law officers held their 28th annual Peace Officer Memorial Procession yesterday when processions in Soledad, Marina, and Salinas converged at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Spreckels to honor 12 fallen officers from 2025 — including one recently from Tulare County. A memorial dinner followed the service. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The final top 10 boys golf rankings have been announced with Stevenson finishing first, Palma second and Salinas third (Aptos, Monte Vista, Harbor, York, Carmel, Hollister and Pacific Grove complete the list). Monterey Herald
- ➤ Northwest Nazarene scored seven runs in the ninth inning Friday during the NCAA DII West Regionals—winning 14-12 against defending champion CSUMB. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Jordan Smith (an Alisal graduate) capped her second softball season at Eastern Kentucky by starting all 53 games, making her the only player to do so. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Aidan Ishimaru from Hartnell and MPC's Gideon Llantero earned All-American honors in the hammer and javelin, while CSUMB's softball season ended in the NCAA DII West Regionals. Their honors reflect a strong college postseason performance. Monterey Herald
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