Salinas
Morning News
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vanya Quiñones praised Monterey County’s strength in community & education during her tenure at CSUMB, noting that the region’s beauty comes from its people. She will leave CSUMB on July 1 to become president of Cal Poly Pomona. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Nayeli Gil-Silva graduated from Alisal High School on Thursday as one of three co valedictorians (she is the fourth in her family to hold this honor) and will attend Claremont McKenna College this fall to play basketball and study integrated sciences. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California lawmakers are advancing a proposal that would ease the conversion of vehicles to run on cheaper E-85 fuel as gas prices continue to rise. The measure could offer cost relief for local drivers. KION
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is working to improve patient safety after a 'C' grade from Leapfrog. The hospital is boosting its safety protocols and investing in its Environmental Services Team (EVS) to clean high-touch surfaces. KSBW
- ➤ Tyler Mitic rides a tandem bike down the California coast to raise funds for mental health nonprofit Bring Change to Mind+ he arrived in Santa Cruz today and will soon head toward Monterey County while inviting passengers to share their stories and ask for donations. KSBW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Experts compared window fans and air conditioners and found that fans are cheaper to buy, install, and operate, though air conditioners cool rooms more effectively; consumers in Salinas can consider using fans to lower energy costs this summer. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three local track athletes competed on Friday at Buchanan High in Clovis — Salinas’ Jaslyne Coronado finished 13th in the 400 run, Carolina Lorca placed 15th in shot put, and North Salinas’ Anarae Ashurst came 17th in the discus. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Palma lost 5+2 to Mitty in the CCS DII baseball finals, marking their third finals appearance in six years. Monterey Herald
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