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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Del Monte Boulevard was shut down in Marina Tuesday afternoon after a multi-car crash around 2 p.m. in the north part of the city between Beach Road and Marina Greens Drive+ police advised motorists to avoid the area until further notice. KSBW
- ➤ A multi-vehicle crash closed Del Monte Boulevard after 2 p.m. in Marina involving three cars—traffic was blocked in both directions while crews investigated the scene. KION
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ California Rodeo Salinas said that Blake Shelton will perform at the big week kick-off concert on June 27—tickets start at $60, and the contest will be held from July 1 to July 3, presented by Holiday Inn Express and Suites. Four finalists will compete for the crown, a $3,000 college scholarship, a trophy buckle, a tiara, a two-horse trailer for a year and other prizes as the winner serves as an ambassador at local events. KSBW
- ➤ The Arts Council for Monterey County known as Arts4MC announced it will award 16 local organizations up to $7,500 each through the 2025 Community Arts Grants to fund public arts programs like festivals, workshops, murals and exhibits. The grants will support creative projects and help make the arts accessible throughout Monterey County. KION
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KSBW 8 is teaming up with United Way Monterey County — along with United for San Benito and United Way of Santa Cruz County — to collect school supplies for students on the Central Coast. The campaign helps local families with hardships such as homelessness and rising back-to-school costs, and donations are welcomed year‐round. KSBW
- ➤ Six local students received a $5,000 scholarship each at a June 19 ceremony at California Rodeo Salinas. The award—now managed by the Community Foundation for Monterey County after moving from Hartnell College—supports students with a rodeo connection who are beginning college or trade school. Monterey Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A mountain lion was spotted on a local's Ring camera in the Vierra Ridge area of Prunedale—its current whereabouts are unknown. KION
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto reassured Salinas residents after an FBI and Homeland Security briefing (no credible threats were reported) that the county is safe amid heightened concerns of potential Iranian cyber attacks, and former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned that Iran might retaliate following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Local law enforcement remains on alert to protect critical infrastructure. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
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