Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Salinas.
🏘️ Community
El Grito Festival will return next month in East Salinas after community members and local leaders rallied to reverse its cancellation on Aug.
20. Organizers are coordinating permits, seeking volunteers, and considering Sept. 20 as a possible date (with local sponsors contributing funds) to revive the cherished event.
🎓 Education
A new explainer details the San Andreas Fault’s path, reviews past major earthquakes + offers preparedness tips for local residents seeking to understand seismic risks.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Friday, Aug.
21 that California completed its expansion of transitional kindergarten, making free TK available to every 4-year-old statewide — a change estimated to save families nearly $14,000 per child annually.
CSUMB named a new interim president today—this change aims to steer the college's programs through a smooth transition and strengthen support for its students.
🌲 Environment
Coastal experts warn that a 'super' El Niño will bring heavy rain, flooding, and larger waves to the Central Coast this winter, with past severe events in Capitola and Seacliff (which caused significant damage) urging residents to stay alert.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary launched the new Sanctuary Watch portal, offering real-time data on marine habitats (from kelp forests to whale soundscapes) and ocean conditions ahead of forecasted changes.
The platform helps managers and visitors monitor sanctuary health.
🏛️ Government
Salinas City Council approved $100,000 to plant up to 190 trees through its Adopt-A-Tree program on Aug.
21. Councilmember Andrew Sandoval said the funding from the City’s infrastructure reserve will boost tree cover in underserved areas.
🏥 Health
On Thursday, the American Cancer Society hosted its Paint the Town Purple kickoff in downtown Salinas where participants dressed in purple to honor cancer survivors and those lost, and Relay for Life will take place at Salinas City Center on Sept.
19.
California will provide free emergency albuterol inhalers and spacers to public and charter schools for three years under Gov. Newsom's School Albuterol Access Initiative, starting next week.
The CalRx program in partnership with Amneal Pharmaceuticals will equip about 10,000 schools with essential tools to treat asthma emergencies.
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