Salinas
Morning News
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kwanzaa is a cultural, non-religious holiday observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 that promotes seven principles such as unity and purpose. In Salinas, local families and community groups celebrate with gatherings and public events (each night a candle is lit in a kinara) to honor African heritage. KSBW
- ➤ First Night Monterey returns as an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration at Monterey Conference Center featuring creative activities and live music, with Kids Night Out beginning at 3 p.m. and a twilight procession at 5:30 p.m. (family friendly) that leads to indoor performances by Everyday People from Salinas. The Californian
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ California gas prices fell for a second week, with the average for regular fuel dropping to $4.08 per gallon on Monday from $4.16 last week — the U.S. Energy Information Administration noted a 33-cent drop since last month. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal State Monterey Bay's women's hoops team (CSUMB) has already surpassed last season's win total, showing a strong start to this season. The success reflects the team's ongoing effort to improve and build a winning program. 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
The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
~ Sylvia Plath
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