Salinas
Morning News
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal authorities updated a report on an alleged sea lion decapitation at Point Pinos Beach on July 27—officials said a man was seen using a hunting knife but confirmed that no marine mammal parts were removed. KION
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Swift’s new album 'The Life of a Showgirl' is playing in local theaters from October 3 through October 5—tickets are available now at Cinemark in Salinas and other Monterey County venues, and fans can watch the world premiere of the 'The Fate of Ophelia' music video during the event. This release party marks a special local event for Swifties in the region. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA began cleaning up tens of thousands of damaged lithium-ion battery modules at Moss Landing on Monday after a fire burned 55% of the battery storage on Jan. 16—Vistra is paying for the removal while the agency monitors air and water quality to prevent further risks. Monterey Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Assemblymember Dawn Addis returned from Climate Week NYC where she shared California’s new bills on local decision-making for oil production, requiring polluters to pay for disaster recovery, and funding wildfire prevention—efforts aimed at protecting local communities and building climate progress. Her work marks a strong government push to support safe and effective policies. Monterey County Now
- ➤ Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill yesterday that gives more than 800,000 ride-hailing drivers the right to unionize and bargain for better wages and benefits—allowing them to remain independent contractors while also lowering the companies’ insurance requirements for accidents. KSBW
- ➤ California Election Day ballots may be postmarked late if dropped off at mailboxes more than 50 miles from USPS hubs, state officials said. Voters are urged to use in-person voting, vote centers or ask for a postmark at post offices—steps needed to ensure ballots get a postmark by Nov. 4 and are counted. The Californian
- ➤ Paul Sciuto of M1W introduced local policymakers and elected officials at the Pure Water Monterey expansion facility in Marina on October 3—joined by Remleh Scherzinger of Marina Coast Water District and Kevin Tilden of California American Water to mark the project expansion. Monterey Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former state track and triple jump qualifier Emmerson Cortez-Menjivar from Salinas is making an impact on the University of Idaho football team by catching at least two passes in each of its first five games—he ranks second on the team with 17 catches for 246 yards and a season best 47-yard reception. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Coach Steve Zenk tied the school record with his 67th win in a 45-0 shutout against Hollister at The Pit last Friday—he will try to break the record next Friday when Salinas hosts Monterey. Monterey Herald
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