Good morning, Salinas.

Daiso opened its newest California location at 1662 N Main St in Harden Ranch Plaza in Salinas last weekend.

The family-owned retailer offered a California tote bag to the first 200 customers with a $20 purchase on Saturday and will give a special gift on Sunday—marking its first Central Coast store and plans for future openings.

Last week, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership joined the National Digital Inclusion Alliance to observe Digital Inclusion Week — a campaign aimed at easing digital access gaps.

Catholic Charities of the Central Coast will receive $1.5 million from SB 104 to expand legal services for immigrant families in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties amid shifting federal policies — Assemblymembers Dawn Addis and Esmeralda Soria secured a $5 million statewide allocation to strengthen trusted legal support.

Governor Newsom signed SB 283 that will take effect Jan.

1—this law requires battery plant developers to work with local fire agencies and cover the cost of mandatory safety inspections before construction begins. The measure follows the Moss Landing battery fire that caused evacuations and environmental concerns earlier this year.

California passed a new law that gives qualified high school graduates automatic admission to 16 CSU schools, including CSU Monterey Bay, starting in 2026—students who meet Cal State requirements need not apply.

The law aims to lower admissions stress and improve access to higher education while campuses plan for resource needs.

A recent study showed that over half of pregnant women in Monterey County were exposed to harmful pesticides—raising local health concerns.

Carmel-by-the-Sea will soon receive street addresses as local officials complete plans.

Monterey County is expanding health care access for indigenous communities by training interpreters and boosting services in local hospitals—Natividad Hospital leads the effort with 20 interpreters and plans to add a full-time indigenous interpreter at the Alisal Health Center pending board approval.

The Californian is holding a vote to pick the best student section atmosphere from Salinas high schools—voting remains open until the season ends.

During Week 7 of prep football, Salinas High coach Steve Zenk set a school record by earning his 68th win during a 49 to 14 victory over Monterey on Oct 10 — his milestone comes after early season losses as the Cowboys build momentum for their Oct 17 game against Palma.

Former CSUMB pitcher Jared Koenig is pitching for the Brewers in the postseason—he worked for four years with independent teams before becoming one of the club’s best relievers.

Salinas’ Hunter had a big game when he caught five passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns in Nebraska’s 34-31 win over Maryland.

Luis Angel The Skinny in Salinas

8 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electric atmosphere as Luis Angel The Skinny takes the stage for an unforgettable night of regional music.