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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salinas Californian, a trusted local news source since 1871, started as The Salinas Index before merging with The Salinas Record during World War II. The paper now covers key local stories—supporting its long commitment to community news and cultural heritage. The Californian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spectators watched electric air taxis from Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation at the Salinas Airshow over the weekend, with Joby completing round-trip flights from Marina to Salinas and Archer displaying its Midnight model designed for quick urban trips. The displays hinted at a future with shorter commutes—Joby will attend the Dubai Airshow in November while Archer was named as the official air taxi provider for the Los Angeles Olympics. The Californian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Animal welfare officials in Salinas noted a recent spike in pet abandonment along Old Stage Road and Crazy Horse Road—seven dogs were rescued in one week—and warned that leaving pets on the roadside is illegal and inhumane while urging pet owners facing financial hardship to seek assistance. Monterey Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local article examines haunted legends in the Salinas Valley—detailing sightings of La Llorona along Old Stage Road and ghostly figures at Fremont Peak and the Steinbeck house—and shares accounts of eerie shadows and mysterious sounds. The report covers folklore from Salinas to Soledad while noting that none of the tales have been officially verified. The Californian
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Households in Monterey will soon get hyper purified water from the Pure Water Monterey expansion project—while state officials discuss the winter forecast at the start of California’s new water year. KAZU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire departments on the Central Coast are focusing on the safe use, charging, and recycling of lithium-ion batteries during National Fire Prevention Week; CAL FIRE advises residents to keep damaged batteries separate from regular trash to prevent home fires. CAL FIRE recommends putting batteries in a separate bag for proper disposal—steps that are especially important as cooler weather approaches. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lorenzo Avalos scored his first collegiate goal today—his header gave Villanova a 2–1 win over No. 22 Connecticut and kept the team unbeaten in the Big East Conference. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Hartnell men’s soccer player Edwin Moreno (College Athlete of the Week) scored two goals and recorded an assist in a 3 to 1 win over Foothill, marking his team’s fifth straight win. Other athletes from CSUMB, MPC and Hartnell earned honorable mention in sports like volleyball, cross country and golf. Monterey Herald
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