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🌱 What Salinas’ 10‑month freeze on new tobacco shops really changes

Salinas, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Salinas! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Salinas’ 10‑month freeze on new tobacco shops really changes
  • How a bomb threat upended Salinas High’s first day back
  • Salinas community notes the passing of Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Hepper

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Salinas pause on new tobacco retailers extends 10 months (montereyherald.com) — Salinas residents should know the City Council has extended its pause on new tobacco retail licenses for another 10 months and 15 days, aiming to curb youth access to tobacco. Officials say the moratorium will guide new zoning rules, particularly for standalone tobacco shops near schools, parks, and other places where children gather, while the city updates its Vision Salinas 2040 plan.
   

• Mother says daughter texted, "Mommy, I love you just in case" during Salinas High lockdown (ksbw.com) — Salinas High School’s first day back was cut short Wednesday after a bomb threat forced a lockdown and early dismissal, though police ultimately found no danger and no one was hurt. Parents and district leaders praised Salinas police and partner agencies, while stressing that future threats will be prosecuted and that students must follow safety directions even when allowed to use phones. Extra officers will patrol campus as school resumes Thursday.
   

• Kenny Hepper was a man with many hobbies (mobridgetribune.com) — Family and friends are mourning Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Hepper, who died July 3 in Salinas at age 69. Remembered for his construction career, love of gardening, fishing, and family, Kenny leaves children, grandchildren, and many relatives. Services and burial will be held this weekend in Mobridge, with a wake Friday and funeral Saturday followed by a luncheon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I love volunteering at the Monterey County Food Bank!
    The staff is very friendly and most of the time they allow us volunteers to take home produce, bread, pastries and sometimes we get to take some… (Nextdoor Crescent Park/Laurel Park/Airport)
  • Good afternoon everyone,
    I am a current MSW student. I am coning up on my second rotation of clinical hours for my Masters Program. If anyone knows of a local organization… (Nextdoor Monte Bella)
  • Allied Universal Security posted a job opening for Security Officer Patrol Associate in Salinas. Apply here.
  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Member - Restaurant in Salinas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salinas here.

🗞 Nearby News

Marina

  • Monterey Car Week preparations keep Marina car shop busy (ksbw.com)
  • Archer Completes Piloted, Intercity Air Taxi Prototype Flight (flyingmag.com)
  • How to get around during Monterey Car Week (thecalifornian.com)

Ok Salinas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Salinas

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