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🌱 What’s really at stake in Salinas over ICE access to the jail?
Good morning Salinas! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s really at stake in Salinas over ICE access to the jail?
- How Salinas police helped end a two-city mall robbery spree
- What Salinas Valley issues are drawing state coastal regulators inland?
Also on today's calendar: Monthly Park Clean-up | April 18 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Discussion continues on ICE access to Monterey County Jail (montereyherald.com) — Monterey County supervisors met in Salinas for hours debating how much the Sheriff’s Office should cooperate with ICE at the county jail, but delayed any decision until June 9. Local leaders and Salinas advocates are split between ending all cooperation and maintaining limited transfers for serious offenders, while officials weigh legal and budget impacts, including potential loss of federal funds. 
2. 2 juveniles arrested for 2 robberies at Macy's in Monterey County, (ksbw.com) — Salinas police arrested two juveniles at Macy’s in Northridge Mall after Monterey authorities linked them to armed robberies at malls in both Salinas and Monterey. Officers say they recovered stolen merchandise, ammunition, and 3D-printed gun parts, and the teens now face multiple felony charges in Monterey County Juvenile Hall.
3. California Coastal Commission begins public hearings in Gonzales (ksbw.com) — State coastal regulators are in nearby Gonzales this week for rare inland hearings focused on Salinas Valley priorities like water, infrastructure, and agriculture. Local supervisor and commissioner Chris Lopez says they want to showcase the best of the valley as meetings continue through Friday at the Gonzales community center.
4. Oakwood boys basketball shines with 20-5 season (morganhilltimes.com) — Oakwood’s standout 20-5 boys basketball season ran straight through Salinas, with key league wins over Salinas High and a tight 54-49 road victory in town. The story breaks down how a new coach, motion offense, and deep roster lifted the Hawks to second place in the Gabilan Division and into the CCS playoffs, with most of the team returning next year.
5. Have you seen more helicopters in Monterey County, Here's why. (ksbw.com) — Residents around Salinas and South Monterey County have noticed more low-flying helicopters, and county officials confirm it’s a U.S. military training exercise. While they aren’t sharing which branch is involved or specific details, they stress the activity is planned and not an emergency. Expect the unusual helicopter traffic to continue for a bit.
📸 Around Salinas
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Celebrate National Record Store Day at Goodwill Central Coast
Goodwill Central Coast, 1425 N Davis Rd, Salinas
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Spring Theater Production
NSHS Theater - Rm. 911
7:00 pm -
Monthly Park Clean-up | April 18
Ensen Community Park , 99 La Posada Dr , Salinas
10:30 am -
Spring Theater Production
NSHS Theater - Rm. 911
7:00 pm -
Softball vs.Santa Clara
North Salinas High School Salinas, CA 93901
4:00 pm -
Community of Kindness
NSHS Plaza
4:00 pm -
Baseball (varsity) vs. Pajaro Valley
North Salinas High School Salinas, CA 93901
4:00 pm -
B.Vball vs. Seaside
North Salinas High School Salinas, CA 93901
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Farmers Market Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center , 450 E Romie Ln , Salinas
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Buena Vista - Fish Kites Craft
Buena Vista Branch Library , 18250 Tara Dr , Salinas
3:00 pm -
Dive In Movies
Carmel Mission Inn , 3665 Rio Rd , Carmel
8:30 pm -
3rd Annual Moonflower Festival
Seaside High School , 2200 Noche Buena St , Seaside
11:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This mornings view of COMET C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS.
591 shots stacked. Not nearly as bright as I'd hoped, but at 17° above the rising sun, at 5am, there was very little time before the sun would… (Nextdoor Laurel West) - The call of the Quail!
This morning at Fremont Peak State Park! #nature #wildlife (Nextdoor Laurel West)
- Edventure More posted a job opening for Summer Camp Counselor - Salinas in Salinas. Apply here.
- El Super posted a job opening for Produce Clerk - # 36 Salinas in Salinas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salinas here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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