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Monday, December 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Saturday morning, The Grinch and Cindy Lou appeared at the PAL Center, turning it into Jingletown for a festive breakfast. Families in themed outfits enjoyed story time, pictures, and crafts + children learned the true meaning of Christmas while proceeds funded local sports, art, and ballet programs.  KSBW

HEALTH NEWS

  • Covered California executive director Jessica Altman visited Salinas Dec. 17 to urge eligible residents to enroll in affordable health plans by Dec. 31 for coverage starting Jan. 1 amid lower new sign-ups. The open enrollment period ends Jan. 31 with online + phone + in-person options.  The Californian

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/10/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

A word after a word after a word is power.

~ Margaret Atwood

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