The Salinas Californian

The Salinas Californian, often called The Californian, is a newspaper available both online and in print, serving the Salinas, California area, especially the Salinas Valley. It was originally established in 1871 under the name The Salinas City Index and has undergone several rebrandings, adopting its current name during World War II. This publication is part of the USA Today Network and is owned by Gannett, which took over its parent company, Speidel Newspapers Inc., in 1977.

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Minnesota Twins at A's odds, picks and predictions

4 days ago | thecalifornian.com | Corey Scott

The Minnesota Twins (31-27) and the A's (23-37) open a 4-game set Monday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Twins vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Salinas libraries now offer laptops to check-out. Free summer activities start June 2.

5 days ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

Salinas families looking for fun activities they can do together this summer look no further than their local library. The Salinas Public Library's collection of non-traditional items, "The Library of Things" has individual items and complete packs for exploring the outdoors. Salinas library card holders can check out items like binoculars, a mobile GPS, a tent and disc golf packs for free.
New Pajaro CERT team first to receive emergency training in Spanish

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

When flood waters overtook the community of Pajaro in Monterey County, Mario Ernesto Zuniga Merlos saw the best and worst in people. "I saw that there were people in the community bringing food like tortas, soup—and it all came from their pocket, not from the state," Zuniga Merlos said through a translator.
Salinas City Council moves to cease funding of Chinatown Navigation Center

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

Facing a nearly $2 million budget shortfall in homeless services funding, the Salinas City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution to end funding of the Chinatown Navigation Center in October, one of the city's two emergency shelters. A third emergency shelter program where homeless residents were placed in motel rooms shuttered in March.
California Lottery Daily 3 Midday, Daily Derby winning numbers for May 29, 2025

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Daniel Simon

Daniel SimonThe California Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at May 29, 2025, results for each game:Daily 3Midday: 8-4-2Evening: 9-3-8Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Daily Derby1st:5 California Classic-2nd:11 Money Bags-3rd:1 Gold Rush, Race Time: 1:44.92Check Daily Derby payouts and previous drawings here. Fantasy 510-17-19-20-21Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Trump trade war has already had huge effect on California ports

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Levi Sumagaysay

Levi SumagaysayCalMattersThis story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s port traffic is beginning to look worse now, under the effects of President Donald Trump’s fickle tariff policy, than it did at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five fallen heroes' memorial Highway 101 signs will soon be installed in Salinas

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

Five memorial signs honoring fallen soldiers from Monterey County were unveiled in Salinas on Memorial Day. At a ceremony at the PAL building downtown, the five signs were presented by the Monterey County Veterans Day Parade Committee in collaboration with the Office of California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. "It's important that we as a community honor and recognize and support the families of our fallen service members," said Monterey County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew.
Fallen Salinas soldier, 24, honored with bust in city's Central Park on Memorial Day

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

A bust honoring a local fallen soldier was unveiled at Central Park on Memorial Day in Salinas. Born in Fort Ord and a graduate of UC Irvine and Everett Alvarez High School in Salinas, U.S. Army Ranger Spc. Ricardo Cerros Jr. died Oct. 8, 2011 during Operation Enduring Freedom in Logar Province, Afghanistan. The statue, which includes a bust and a pedestal with the Salinas soldier's bio, was sponsored by Army Ranger veteran Shawn Patterson. Private funds were raised locally for the pedestal.
Statue of fallen hero unveiled at Central Park in Salinas on Memorial Day, in pictures

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Roseann Cattani

A commemorative statue in honor of fallen soldier and Salinas local, U.S. Army Ranger Specialist Ricardo Cerros, Jr. was unveiled at Central Park on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, in Salinas, Calif. Roseann Cattani/The Salinas CalifornianA commemorative statue in honor of fallen soldier and Salinas local, U.S. Army Ranger Specialist Ricardo Cerros, Jr. was unveiled at Central Park on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, in Salinas, Calif.
Milky Way visible over Memorial Day weekend across California: When to see our galaxy

1 week ago | thecalifornian.com | Eric Lagatta

The Milky Way is our home galaxy with a disc of stars that spans more than 100,000 light-years. While the Milky Way is generally always visible from Earth, certain times of year are better for stargazers to catch a glimpse of the band of billions of stars comprising our galaxy. Spectators will have the best luck on cloud-free nights and in locations away from city light pollution. The Milky Way could be coming to a sky near you.