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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two dozen Pajaro residents who survived floods completed a 22 hour FEMA emergency response training run in Spanish and learned CPR, search and rescue, fire safety and disaster medicine—skills they will use as community first responders in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. They will join a joint training session with North County Fire and have an official swearing in ceremony this fall. KION
- ➤ Erica Graham—a mother of eight and dedicated volunteer—has balanced volunteer work, parenting, and furthering her education while supporting Marina High since her eldest son joined the athletic program in 2014. She remains committed to advocating for enriching experiences for all children in the community. Monterey Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Most Salinas-area fast food and sit-down restaurants will be open on Memorial Day, May 26—local chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell have varying hours—while banks and post offices remain closed on the holiday. The Californian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Energy Information Administration said California’s regular gas price reached $4.69 per gallon on Monday, up from $4.65 last week—an 8-cent rise since last month. The price now remains about 48% higher than the national average of $3.17—showing a steep gap in fuel costs. The Californian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stargazers in Salinas will see the Milky Way glow vividly from May 20 to 30 when the new moon on May 26 darkens the sky—clear, cloud-free nights away from city lights reveal billions of stars. The band of our galaxy will arc across the sky, offering a bright and special view for those who look up. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 24, 2025, Clara Adams broke the CCS 400-meter record for North Salinas—she finished in 53.23 seconds at the track and field finals. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Monterey Bay FC lost 2-0 to unbeaten Louisville City FC at Cardinale Stadium Saturday—this loss extended its winless streak to six matches despite controlling much of the game. The team will host Spokane Velocity FC on Wednesday in the USL Jägermeister Cup and play Orange County next Saturday. Monterey Herald
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