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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, Monterey County visitor spending reached $3.1 billion — a 5.7% increase from 2023 that brings spending near pre-pandemic levels. Today, the owners of Butter House in Seaside confirmed they will open an American-fusion restaurant in downtown Monterey, with renovations expected to take a few months. KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Julie Kelly has built strong community connections by mentoring new teachers and serving on school committees—a commitment that supports student advocacy in the classroom and beyond. Monterey Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dave Stroud, a stroke survivor who suffered three strokes and was first treated at Methodist Hospital in 2021, now volunteers there by making therapy devices that help survivors improve their fine motor skills. He attends a weekly support meeting where fellow survivors share their stories— his work has given him a new sense of purpose. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Salinas High and Cal player Nathan Martorella leads the Miami Marlins Double A team with 18 RBI, 17 walks and 8 doubles during his 44 games for Pensacola while he works to improve his batting average. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Ilijah Paul scored two goals — in the 36th and 67th minutes — as the Union beat Orange County 3-2 at Cardinale Stadium on Saturday in the Jägermeister Cup. The team improved to a 2-0 bracket record and will face Oakland on June 28 to advance to the knockout round. Monterey Herald
- ➤ North Salinas' Clara Adams was disqualified from the state 400-meter final after spraying her shoes with a fire extinguisher—officials stated the action violated meet rules. Monterey Herald
- ➤ King City won its first ever CCS softball title on May 31 — the team scored two five-run innings to secure an 11-4 win over South San Francisco in the Division V final. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Palma lost 4-3 to Woodside in the Central Coast Section Division IV softball finals when a late rally fell short + both teams played with determination throughout the game. Monterey Herald
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