Salinas
Morning News
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mortgage rates reached 6.51% this week as turmoil in the bond market amid the Iran war pushed them to their highest in 9 months, which may raise monthly payments for buyers in Salinas. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County Supervisors voted Tuesday to draft a permit for a one-year parking moratorium near Bixby Bridge to address traffic safety issues as summer approaches — officials plan to begin enforcement in July once Caltrans issues the permit. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Fire officials reported two small grass fires broke out Wednesday in Monterey and San Benito counties, causing a brief traffic slowdown near Highway 101. They urged residents to clear brush early in the morning and maintain defensible space around homes + exercise caution when using heavy equipment as fire season intensifies. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Notre Dame of Salinas outfielder Samantha Rey is competing in the NCAA softball Super Regionals for Central Florida University, marking a milestone in her athletic journey. Monterey Herald
- ➤ PCAL athletes are expected to finish as projected in the CCS track and field championships at Gilroy tomorrow — predictions guide their expected performances at the event. Monterey Herald
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~ Buddha
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