Salinas
Morning News
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ California officials confirmed that marine mammals at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary have shown no positive cases for avian influenza since March 14. The February/March testing of 233 animals (including elephant seals, sea lions, and a southern sea otter) was part of a coordinated response among local, state, and federal agencies. Monterey Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nicole Seal struck out 12 as Monterey captured its third CCS Division II softball title after a 9-1 win over Soquel in the finals - the team's achievement marks a strong five-year run. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Monterey Bay FC earned a 4-1 win over Loudoun United at Cardinale Stadium as forward Riley Bidois scored two goals to spark the team's first two-game winning streak; they will host winless Jacksonville on Wednesday, June 10 to push closer to a playoff spot. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Alisal claimed its first ever Central Coast Section Division I softball title when local star Chloe Ruvalcaba hit a key home run that helped the team win 4 to 2 over Hillsdale in the finals + the historic win marks a milestone for the program. Monterey Herald
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