Salinas
Morning News
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Breakthrough Men's Community is holding workshops that give men a safe place to open up and learn better communication skills. Workshop sessions available in-person or online with scholarships are open for pre-registration for 2026 — they help men build stronger relationships. KSBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A unique art exhibit—Art of Rehabilitation—is on display tonight at the Monterey County Administrative Building in Salinas and shows 125 painted heart canvases created by inmates at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad through Halloween. The display is part of the Life on Art nonprofit program that helps inmates build hope and purpose through creative work. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County will see CalFresh food benefits halted in November due to the federal shutdown—over 50,000 residents will temporarily lose food support. County officials urge families to submit required paperwork and use local food banks until benefits resume. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Monterey County District Attorney Jeanine Pacioni is in talks with county officials to convert an old juvenile detention center near Natividad Medical Center into a new nonprofit-led Family Justice Center in Salinas—designed to help address childhood trauma and prevent violence. Holding on to Hope has begun fundraising and is drafting plans with a volunteer architect to create a central place for victims to access services. Monterey County Now
- ➤ Monterey County plans to pause new battery energy storage systems while Santa Cruz officials condemned proposals for offshore drilling and seabed mining—moves that show growing local concerns over energy and coastal safety. KAZU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With Halloween just around the corner, local parents are advised to check candy wraps, costumes, and treat allergies before trick-or-treating—ensuring children cross streets safely and avoid food hazards. Health experts and government agencies support these safety tips to keep the night secure for all trick-or-treaters. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Julian Vargas led Hartnell to win the Coast Conference men's cross-country title with a (17–59) win over runner-up De Anza (by 39 seconds). Monterey Herald
- ➤ Jeff Weimer is back on the field for West Virginia—he caught a touchdown pass last week against TCU. Monterey Herald
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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.
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Life In The Fast Lane - A Tribute To The Eagles
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic rock hits of the Eagles performed by a talented tribute band.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a single-player game. You compete with your previous self.
~ Naval Ravikant
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