Salinas
Morning News
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dan Green celebrates 30 years as a trusted anchor at KSBW, where his steady reporting and beloved animal stories connect the community. Colleagues praise his work during crises—he has supported local groups and delivered news with genuine care. KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ California student test scores for the 2024-25 school year showed significant improvements in English language arts, math, and science with 70.6% of students meeting grade-level standards in ELA and fewer at minimal levels. Gov. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1454 by Assembly Speaker Rivas—updating teacher guidelines to boost literacy in schools. KSBW
- ➤ CSUMB's RAFT Weekend returns today with a concert featuring Naima Nascimento, a Werk Witch drag show, games, food trucks and campus tours for students, alumni, family and community. The weekend will include Monte's 5K and 1-Mile Run on Saturday—expected to attract nearly 600 participants and support student scholarships. Monterey Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marina Coast Water District is offering flexible payment plans through its SAFE program to help federal workers not getting paid during the government shutdown—customers will see no shutoffs or late fees until the issue is resolved. Cesar Lara, a union leader, said the measure is critical as the shutdown's length remains uncertain. KSBW
- ➤ A federal government shutdown affecting Monterey County veterans has suspended key services such as veteran career counseling and transition assistance while keeping health care and benefit processing available. The Veterans Transition Center in Marina will operate on reserve funds with delayed housing payments—its food pantry is already seeing record visits. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Early Thursday, a 6-inch water main broke near Portola Drive and Anza Drive in Toro Park—triggering a boil order for about 550 Cal Water customers and leading to cancelled Toro Park School classes until Friday—with water pressure restored nine hours later and officials expecting to lift the order by Saturday after water quality tests confirm safety. KSBW
- ➤ Monterey County reported a 20% drop in new applications for Medi-Cal and CalFresh — a warning ahead of changes in 2026. A new law signed by Governor Newsom protects social security recipients from eviction when benefit disruptions leave them unable to pay rent. KAZU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Newsweek will rank California’s best nursing homes for 2026 using expert reviews, federal data, and resident ratings—guiding families in choosing the right care. The list covers over 1,200 facilities of various sizes so that families can compare care options. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The top 10 girls flag football rankings have been released with Alisal at 1, St. Francis at 2, and Salinas at 3 while Palma, King City, Watsonville, Aptos, Scotts Valley, Carmel, and North County fill the remaining spots. Teams on the bubble include Pacific Collegiate, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Pajaro Valley, and Hollister — offering a clear guide for local sports fans. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Former CSUMB pitcher Jared Koenig pitched in three playoff games for the Brewers against the Dodgers — earning a key role in the bullpen. He climbed from independent teams and was called up in 2024 — his fastball helped him in close games. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Two community college football games are scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. where Reedley, with a 2-3 record, will face undefeated Monterey Peninsula, holding a 5-0 record, and Hartnell, also 2-3, will meet 5-0 De Anza. Reedley won an overtime game recently and Monterey Peninsula has a 16-game win streak — both factors that will shape Saturday’s matchups. Monterey Herald
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