Salinas
Morning News
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 800 people gathered at the Monterey Conference Center for the annual MCHA Hospitality Recognition Lunch to honor local hospitality workers. Tehama Golf Club employee Efrain Morales won the Papa Vince Award—his 65-year career and dedication were celebrated along with more than 500 other recognitions. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Multiple organizations on the Central Coast will serve free hot Thanksgiving meals and groceries on November 27 to help those affected by SNAP delays following a government shutdown. Local sites, including American Legion Post 31 in Salinas at 11:30 a.m. and Salvation Army Salinas Corps offering a lunch from noon until food runs out—others will provide drive-thru dinners and home delivery. KSBW
- ➤ East of Eden dispensary launches its free 'Eat Better Together' program today at 10 a.m. at 514 Work Street to give essential food bags to 300 families with valid EBT cards—helping neighbors facing SNAP benefit delays after the government shutdown. KSBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joby Aviation completed its first test flight of a hybrid turbine-electric air taxi at its Marina facility on Nov. 7 using the SuperPilot autonomy stack—its new model was unveiled three months ago and will undergo more testing before planned demonstrations in 2026. The aircraft is being developed for both air taxi service and defense missions in a partnership with L3Harris Technologies. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County officials have launched a winter storm plan as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain, and crews have inspected drainage, cleared culverts, and replenished sand stockpiles. Residents are advised to monitor official alerts and use the uConnect App to report hazards. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The CCS football team is gearing up for an upcoming county playoff game — coaches are fine-tuning strategies as players get ready for a tough contest. The preview shows that key matchups and player skills will play an important role in deciding the outcome. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Palma (and Soquel) will meet today in the first round of the CCS Open (Division I) football playoffs as they face off in a rematch. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Clara Adams, a 17-year-old track champion from Salinas, signed with Nike’s Development Program, making her the first high school track athlete in California to receive the sponsorship. She will compete in Nike under-18 events during the 2026 season — including the Indoor Championships in New York in March and Outdoor finals in June. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Monterey Bay FC named Oliver Wyss as its chairman and chief soccer officer—his appointment will guide the club’s strategy for upcoming competitions. Monterey Herald
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