Salinas
Morning News
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans now have new affordable housing in Marina at Lightfighter Village, a 71-unit facility for low-income veterans built by VTC and EAH Housing. Navy veteran Gary Roidt enjoys the independence and supportive activities — including coffee socials and classes— offered at the complex, and plans are in place for a 35-unit project in Greenfield. Monterey County Now
- ➤ Californians checked their tickets from Tuesday, Nov. 4 since the Mega Millions drawing showed winning numbers 11—14—17—50—57 and a Mega Ball of 6 that set the jackpot at $800 million. The jackpot was last won on June 27 in Virginia when a ticket took home $348 million, and the next drawing is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. The Californian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hartnell College's art gallery on the Salinas main campus is now fully open after two years of renovations & it features a pop-up exhibit that began Oct. 2 while the José Ortiz: Retrospective exhibit opens today from 4-6 p.m. and will run for two months. Monterey County Now
- ➤ Classic film tours with live actor appearances now pack theaters in Monterey as audiences enjoy shows that combine classic movies with live Q&A sessions—organizers say these events, featuring stars like Jeff Bridges and William Shatner, offer a fresh way to experience beloved films. The trend comes as traditional box office attendance declines and more films return to theaters before the end of the year. Monterey County Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Third-grade students in Salinas will join the Farm Day Experience today to learn about farming through hands-on activities provided by Monterey County Agricultural Education — the event is paid for by local businesses and even covers transportation costs. Monterey Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A magnitude 3.1 earthquake shook near San Juan Bautista on November 5 at 7:12 a.m.—the quake occurred about 2 miles west-southwest of town at a depth of 2.9 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A leaked draft of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Five-Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program may allow new oil drilling and seabed mining along California’s coast starting in 2027 and 2029. Monterey County appears to be safeguarded because its local rules and marine protected areas help bar oil development—keeping its coastline safe. Monterey County Now
- ➤ Monterey County has formed the Behavioral Health Transformation Collaborative to get input from nonprofits and agencies on improving behavioral health services for residents—this planning will shape funding and care delivery as the Behavioral Health Services Act takes full effect July 1 with meetings scheduled from October through March. Monterey County Now
- ➤ Santa Cruz voters approved Measure C to support affordable housing while Monterey Bay counties voted for temporary redistricting on Proposition 50. A violence prevention group co-hosted a film screening that examined society’s narrow view of masculinity. KAZU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Fresh Foods plans to convert two city-owned parking lots near Salinas City Hall into mixed-use spaces with workforce and low-income housing + a hotel and retail space. Under a draft development agreement, the company must secure city approvals within one to five years, with construction expected over the next decade. Monterey County Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Priory beat Carmel 21-13 in the CCS Division III flag football semifinals as they built a strong second half to pull ahead—Carmel was outscored after a close start. Monterey Herald
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