Salinas
Morning News
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Grove residents are mourning 55-year-old Erica Fox, who disappeared after a possible shark attack at Lovers Point on Tuesday; search efforts were suspended due to incoming weather. KSBW
- ➤ Authorities ended a 15-hour search for Monterey County resident Erica Fox after a suspected shark attack off Lovers Point — local beaches remain closed as officials review safety protocols. The Californian
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Many grocery stores in California will adjust their hours for the holidays; on Christmas Eve, stores such as Albertsons and Trader Joe's will close early while most remain closed on Christmas. Shoppers should verify local hours before heading out. The Californian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After no ticket matched on Dec. 22, the Powerball jackpot rose to $1.7B and California players now have a fresh chance when the next draw is set for today — just after 11 p.m. ET. The Californian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A storm Tuesday night brought strong winds and rain to the Central Coast, causing outages that left about 781 customers without power in Santa Cruz and 687 on the Monterey Peninsula. PG&E said crews will begin repairs once conditions improve. KSBW
- ➤ California’s heavy rain is caused by a long-lasting atmospheric river rather than cloud seeding, as some social media posts mistakenly suggest. The rain has led to flooding and road closures, and forecasters say more impacts will come through early January. The Californian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PG&E has activated its Emergency Operations Center as forecasts predict strong winds and heavy rain later this week that could lead to outages in our region. More than 5,500 PG&E workers+contractors are on duty to swiftly restore service if needed. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jose Gil became the third high school boys basketball coach in the county to reach 400 wins as Alisal won 62-16 over KIPP of San Jose on Tuesday. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Monterey Bay FC acquired forward Wesley Leggett from Charleston Battery to boost its scoring as he made 18 appearances with two goals and one assist last season. Leggett (24) said he joined because he trusted the coaching staff’s vision and leadership and is ready to contribute. 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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Dr Cesar Lozano Live
8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the engaging humor and insight of Dr. Cesar Lozano in Salinas.
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