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El Ni'o's warmer waters may push great white sharks to Central Coast
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (520+ words) It's already been an unusual year along California's shoreline, from'elephant seal pups falling ill with avian flu to neon'blue "by'the'wind sailors" washing up by the millions. Now, warmer ocean waters during the 2026 El Nin'o weather pattern could bring great white…...
Salinas puts a pause on issuing new tobacco retail licenses
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (54+ words) Salinas Californian Salinas puts a pause on issuing new tobacco retail licenses The city of Salinas will temporarily pause issuing new tobacco retail licenses to review regulations and help prevent youth access to tobacco products, the Salinas City Council approved…...
Celebrate Fourth of July in Monterey Bay with fireworks, historic events
15+ hour, 3+ min ago (24+ words) Salinas Californian Celebrate Fourth of July in Monterey Bay with fireworks, historic events...
Red, White & Boom: Fourth of July fun in Monterey Bay Area
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (100+ words) Salinas Californian Red, White & Boom: Fourth of July fun in Monterey Bay Area As the nation gears up to mark its 250th anniversary, Fourth of July celebrations across the Monterey Bay region capture the region's one-of-a-kind spirit. Whether you're chasing the…...
Texas Rangers at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (447+ words) The Texas Rangers (44-42) and the Cleveland Guardians (44-42) meet Wednesday afternoon to conclude a 3-game series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. First pitch is for a 1: 10 p. m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Guardians odds and make our…...
Dog'friendly Central Coast: 10 beaches every pup (and owner) will love
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (26+ words) Salinas Californian Dog'friendly Central Coast: 10 beaches every pup (and owner) will love...
10 iconic Central Coast views every Californian should see
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (24+ words) Top 10 Monterey Bay experiences for your California summer bucket list Salinas Californian Top 10 Monterey Bay experiences for your California summer bucket list...
New camping rules roll out across Monterey County's state parks
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (782+ words) Monterey County " home to 15 official California State Parks ranging from rocky coastal reserves and sandy beaches to historic Salinas River landscapes " will see new statewide campground reservation policies take effect July 1. To keep pace with soaring demand at parks like…...
Salinas area drivers face higher gas costs as state tax rises July 1
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (409+ words) Drivers across Monterey County and Salinas " already facing some of the highest gas prices in the nation " will see gas prices rise again on July 1 as California's annual tax adjustment takes effect. The state's excise tax on gasoline will increase…...
From Dust Bowl days to USA 250: Steinbeck's Salinas Valley story
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (47+ words) Salinas Californian As the nation celebrates 250 years of American history and storytelling, Monterey County offers a rare chance to trace one of its most iconic literary voices across the Salinas Valley landscape he immortalized....