Salinas
Morning News
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Salinas Police Department distributed toys and books to several hundred children in the community, emphasizing compassion (not enforcement) to nurture local bonds. KSBW
- ➤ Heavy winds damaged a 170-year-old barn on Watson Ranch in Salinas today — the owner said it is the second time severe weather hit the structure after similar damage in 2017 and plans to repair it while no animals were hurt. KSBW
- ➤ Seaside resident Sandra Johnson, pardoned on November 7 by Governor Newsom, now works as a senior racial economic justice worker advocate at Legal Aid at Work and uses her journey to help justice-impacted individuals overcome employment hurdles. She speaks at local reentry programs (highlighting personal transformation and systemic change). KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stevenson School in Pebble Beach will open a new math and science building next school year — a center designed to connect the school with the community and prepare students for future research. Monterey Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County road closures remained in effect on Christmas due to severe storms that downed trees and power lines (including a damaged marina structure) and triggered widespread power outages affecting nearly 15,500 customers. Repair crews assessed damage while local resource centers provided emergency relief. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During the season, Salinas High softball kept playing past graduation to capture the Northern California Division II title, & North Salinas track star Clara Adams lost her state title after breaking celebration rules; local teams set records & reached big milestones in a memorable high school sports year. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Palma graduate Jamaree Bouyea is playing for the Phoenix Suns and is averaging an NBA career-high 7.1 points a game. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Jack London
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