Good morning, Salinas.

Cult-favorite Daiso will open its first Central Coast location at Harden Ranch Plaza on Saturday, Oct.

11, and will host a grand opening weekend with exclusive tote bags for the first 200 customers on Oct. 11, plus special gifts on Oct. 12 with a $20 purchase.

GRIDLIFE is a festival at Laguna Seca that mixes drifting and live music—created by founder Chris Stewart in 2013—and features drifter Matt Coffman who says the event brings the community together.

Trash piles near the Union Pacific railroad tracks in Salinas have attracted rats, maggots and other pests, causing a serious health hazard as residents said the smell had become unbearable.

City officials and Union Pacific stressed that only a coordinated cleanup effort will keep the area safe—residents must dispose of garbage properly.

Vistra contractors under EPA oversight are removing damaged batteries from the Moss Landing battery plant—damaged by a fire eight months ago—and the cleanup will continue until late next year with batteries de-energized on site and recycled in Nevada.

The effort aims to reduce the risk of another flare-up and ensure community safety.

Barry Dolowich, a Certified Public Accountant, writes a column warning parents about the dangers of youth credit card abuse—he explains that emotional impulsiveness can lead to overwhelming debt and urges parents to educate their children about managing credit responsibly.

Today, the federal shutdown has grounded the U.S. Navy Blue Angels—removing the main draw from the California International Airshow in Salinas—with practice flights and a media ride-along also canceled.

This shutdown has halted non-essential government operations and affected planned military demonstrations.

Marina is closing Abrams Drive on the north side of Imjin Parkway on Wednesday or Thursday from 8 a.m.—4 p.m. and the right turn lane on northbound Reservation Road on Thursday from 9 a.m.—4 p.m. as work continues on a two-year project to widen the road and add roundabouts for the 30,000 daily drivers.

Advocates in Monterey County are urging the state to tighten pesticide regulations after a study showed more than half of pregnant women were exposed to dangerous chemicals, raising health risks for families near agricultural fields.

Community leaders gathered Tuesday outside the Monterey County Government Center and local health experts warned that heavy use of organophosphates—linked to developmental issues—adds serious safety concerns.

Salinas football is ranked third among the top 10 teams as the Cowboys start 2-2 with a combined 17-3 record against tough opponents.

Soquel leads with a 13-game win streak while Palma averages 48.5 points per game—other teams including North Salinas, Carmel, Hollister, Alisal, Monterey, Stevenson and Scotts Valley complete the list with five teams on the bubble.

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.