Salinas
Morning News
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KION
- ➤ 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 Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KAZU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSBW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Monterey Herald
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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