Good morning, Salinas.

An immediate evacuation order for Zone MRY-G041-A has been issued in South Monterey County near the Salt/14-2 Fire, and residents in areas south and east of Parkfield/Coalinga Grade Road—north of Oak Street and east of Joaquin Canyon and Table Mountain—must leave now and follow emergency instructions.

The EPA announced that starting Sept 22, tens of thousands of damaged batteries from the January fire at Moss Landing will be trucked in two daily loads over 330 miles to American Battery Technology Company near Reno for recycling—ensuring safety after local evacuations.

Monterey Adult School’s Play and Learn program supports family learning by teaching parenting strategies, early childhood development and ESL skills to caregivers and children ages 0—4.

The program runs Monday through Thursday from August—June and welcomes parents, grandparents, siblings and babysitters.

The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is setting up a new program with filters and bottled water to help over 14,000 residents whose wells have high nitrates from nearby farms.

The public can give input on the plan until September 9th—funding will come partly from growers linked to the issue.

A state-funded transitional housing project by HERS to help recently released prisoners in Monterey County was put on hold after neighbors raised concerns and made threats—plans to use a home on Berry Drive were canceled following a meeting with local officials.

HERS said it will look for a new, more accepting location to resume the project.

Hawaii announced it will join California, Oregon, and Washington to form a new health alliance in response to federal actions that have affected vaccine access and scientific integrity—local experts warn that politicization in medicine may lead to vaccine shortages.

The alliance aims to keep vaccines accessible without cost or restrictions following the June removal of all CDC advisory committee members.

Monterey and Seaside high schools will play their 60th Battle of the Bay game on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Monterey Peninsula College as Seaside fights to keep its football program strong—coach Al Avila said he is urging more kids to join the team while Monterey holds a narrow series lead.

La Arrolladora Banda El Limon Live

2-3:30 p.m. — Salinas Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant performance of La Arrolladora Banda El Limon in concert.

GRIDLIFE Laguna Festival

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — Check website for pricing — Experience the thrilling finale of motorsports with races, drifting, music, and food at this vibrant festival.

Steinbeck Center’s Annual Street Fair

12:00 AM — 100 Block of Main St, Salinas, CA — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly day with live music, vintage cars, and fun activities at this community street fair.

California International Airshow Salinas 2025

7 p.m. – 10 p.m. — California International Airshow, Salinas — $15.00 to $625.00 — Experience thrilling aerial performances and family-friendly exhibits at California's premier airshow event.