Salinas
Morning News
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 150 runners gathered at Northridge Mall on Sunday morning during the second annual Santa Con to run 5K and 10K races, raising nearly $7,000 for the Salinas Police Activities League (supporting youth programs). Kelsey Boyle won the 10K race in a festive display of community spirit. KSBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Seaside Hyundai dealership closed abruptly on Friday, leaving local customers to travel to Gilroy for service and staff without work. Longtime customer Otis Stevenson expressed disappointment—residents now hope the management will offer a swift resolution. KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant Careers students at North Salinas High School served a white cloth lunch for city officials (councilmember Andrew Sandoval, mayor Dennis Donohue, city manager René Mendez) on Dec. 10, 2025 in Salinas, led by teacher (Mrs. Rosana Diaz). The Californian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The forecast shows increasing rain in Salinas, with light showers expected Tuesday and Wednesday and heavier rain plus gusty winds in store closer to Christmas. Residents should prepare for changing conditions. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eli Dukes ran nearly 2,500 yards + scored 37 touchdowns to earn The Monterey Herald's Offensive Player of the Year honor. His standout performance in Palma highlighted his talent in local sports. Monterey Herald
- ➤ A new ranking of top 10 boys wrestling teams was released today, with Palma as number one and Salinas ranking seventh. The list also features teams from Hollister, Monterey, and San Lorenzo Valley, highlighting local competitive talent. Monterey Herald
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Chamber Music Monterey Bay: Lysander Piano Trio
8 p.m. — Harden Ranch Plaza — Contact for ticket info — Experience exquisite musical performances by the renowned Lysander Piano Trio.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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