Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Salinas.
Los Tigres del Norte will visit Salinas in June to receive Lifetime Recognition for their work supporting immigrant rights, announced Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo.
They will be honored on (June 10) by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors in a ceremony that marks decades of the band’s impact.
On May 13, the Salinas City Council voted 5-2 to repeal the ordinances that capped rent increases and required rental registration for eligible units—new council members said the policies were unsustainable as they did not account for rising landlord costs.
Council members added that ending these rules would not remove tenant protections since the state already provides them—highlighting the need to focus on creating more housing.
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.
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.
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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