Good morning, Salinas.

Crumbl Cookies has closed more than half a dozen California stores in 2026 amid financial challenges causing layoffs + lower sales.

Recent closures affected locations in San Luis Obispo, Kings, and Los Angeles counties, although the chain still operates over 130 outlets statewide.

Sea lions ignore barriers at Moss Landing harbor today, drawing tourists who come for an up-close look.

Officials advise visitors to keep their distance (protecting both animals and motorists) as the creatures bask in the sun.

Today, the Orionid meteor shower peaks in California with 10 to 20 bright meteors per hour as Earth passes through debris from Halley’s Comet — dark skies offer the best viewing opportunity.

Five great white sharks (four juveniles and one adult) were spotted 200 yards off Marina beach on Tuesday morning while a state advisory was in effect for Marina State Beach.

Officials advise caution for swimmers during the fall migration season.

Greenfield Police Department partners with UC San Diego in a program that adds a wellness room and offers one hour of dedicated wellness time per shift to help officers decompress after traumatic incidents + improve their overall mental and physical health.

City officials will present eligible name submissions for renaming Cesar Chavez Park and Library today after a month-long comment period — a move following March allegations reported by the New York Times.

SPCA Monterey County is offering low-cost mobile spay and neuter clinics in King City and Greenfield through December; surgeries cost ($75 for dogs and $35 for cats) including rabies shot.

Appointments starting Oct. 22 (King City Recreation Center) require a deposit.

State funding will enable the regional soccer complex to unveil seven sod fields, new turf, stadium seating and locker rooms this week.

General Manager Jonathan De Anda said the upgrades are aimed at hosting collegiate and professional matches and boosting local talent.