Good morning, Salinas.

Fall is here and pumpkin patches will open along the Central Coast.

In Salinas, The Farm will open Sept. 27 with rides and food trucks while The Patch at 10 River Road opens today at 3 p.m. — other patches in nearby towns offer set hours.

Michael Richards, known for his role as Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld, will perform at Monterey’s Golden Theatre Tuesday as part of his limited California comeback tour.

He fell from favor in 2006 after a racist rant and now hopes to engage the audience during live discussions—his memoir shows he regrets his actions.

Monterey County Historical Society will host Rancho Day at the Boronda Adobe History Center at 333 Boronda Road in Salinas on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—this free, family-friendly event will offer live music, food vendors, historical re-enactments, and a used book sale at a site rich in local heritage.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month—Blanca Zarazua, a first-generation Mexican-American attorney with nearly 40 years of experience, shares her journey and challenges while serving Salinas.

She credited her family values and perseverance for fueling her success in high-profile cases and community impact.

Caltrans said the Regent’s Slide will open by the end of March and fully reopen Highway 1 in Big Sur, while Beacon Economics research shows that a 32-month closure has cost local businesses $438 million in visitor spending — nearly $14 million lost each month — and areas like San Simeon have been hit hardest.

Santa Catalina School will celebrate its 75th anniversary this Saturday at its campus in Monterey from 5:30-10 p.m., inviting alumni, families, staff, and friends to join the Diamond Jubilee event themed Honor the Past, Build the Future.

The program will include speeches, student performances, and a preview of a 75th anniversary video.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Sept.

24 that California now has over 201,180 public EV charging ports — 68% more than gasoline nozzles — with nearly every resident living within 10 minutes of a charger. Federal tax credits up to $7,500 for new electric vehicle purchases will end on Sept. 30.

The California Civil Rights Department approved new regulations that require employers to check that artificial intelligence in hiring does not lead to bias—rules cover tools like resume screeners and video interview analyzers and will take effect Oct.

1. Employers must notify candidates, audit for discrimination, and retain related records for four years to support compliance efforts.

MPC Lobos, now ranked 7th, will face winless Redwoods at noon on Saturday while trying to extend their unbeaten road record—Contra Costa’s Comets will play Hartnell at Rabobank Stadium at 1 p.m. as both contests set the stage for conference play.

Stevenson water polo players traveled to Croatia this summer to play games against top European teams and learned hard lessons that changed how they work toward a CCS title.

Coach Brooke Higgins said the trip taught them unity—helping them train harder for upcoming playoffs.

Scotts Valley leads the volleyball rankings with three straight five-set wins in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League while Salinas Cowboys remain unbeaten in the Gabilan Division despite three non-league losses—Harbor, Carmel, King City, and others also posted strong wins that could shift the standings as the season continues.

Jayden Duarte set a high school record by rushing for 339 yards and scoring five touchdowns to give Alisal a 62-40 win over Monterey today.

Salinas' Clara Adams, a 16-year-old track athlete holding dual citizenship, has been invited to join Nigeria’s U20 team for the African Games next summer—she set Monterey County records in the 200 and 400 races and her father, David Adams, has also been approached to coach the under-20 sprinters.

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.