Salinas
Morning News
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One of the largest Relay for Life events in the nation took place in Salinas Sept. 20—raising $700,000 to support the American Cancer Society. The Californian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mary Jeanne Vincent interviewed two professionals who have changed their careers. Former NFL player Greg Amsler left football to study landscape design and work on golf courses — he later started an internet marketing company after his daughter was born, and Cheryl Gillette went from child acting to roles in law and at Disney — showing that new skills can lead to new career paths. Monterey Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pajaro residents will soon get the final phase of state disaster relief for flood recovery after the devastating levee breach in March 2023. Community Bridges will manage extra direct assistance starting in October — households with updated contact info should notify officials. Monterey Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Panetta reintroduced the bipartisan REAL Health Providers Act on September 22 to require Medicare Advantage plans to update their provider directories annually starting in 2026 — a move aimed at reducing delays and surprise costs for patients. A review found that many listings held inaccurate or unreachable numbers, which affected seniors and others needing timely care. Monterey Herald
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Monterey County, home listings in August showed a median price of $1,299,000—down 1.5% from last month. The median home size was 1,899 square feet at $736 per square foot, and homes stayed on the market for a median of 59 days with 236 new listings added. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman quarterback Simon Manuel Lopez (MPC) threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns as his Lobos earned a 41 to 14 win over Laney and improved to a 4 to 0 record. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Local athletes are making strong moves this season as JT Byrne of Carmel High has joined Georgia Tech and helped secure a game-winning drive over Clemson—his sister Caroline is powering through with top kills for Middlebury College while Salinas’ Nathan Martorella prepares for the Miami Marlins Triple-A playoffs in Jacksonville today, and Mailin Orozco increases her play time for Santa Clara University. Monterey Herald
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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
11:30 a.m. — California International Airshow, Salinas Municipal Airport — General Admission from $20 — Experience a thrilling showcase of military and civilian jets with family-friendly activities and exhibits.
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Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.
~ Ryan Holiday
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