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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County law enforcement agencies supported Special Olympics by running a torch run outside City Hall in Salinas on June 26. Participants from CHP, the Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney’s Office (including former Team USA Olympian Nick Cunningham) ran the Flame of Hope, and more than 3,000 officers will carry the torch across the state this week ahead of Summer Games at Santa Clara University. KSBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal jury found that CHP officers used too much force when they shot Salinas man Ari Gold nearly 45 times in 2019—leaving him paralyzed and contributing to his death—so the agency agreed to pay $10 million to his mother. KION
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Hartnell College leaders have been chosen for the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship to learn research-based ways to boost student success. Jackie Cruz and Gayle Pitman join 39 other administrators nationwide in a year-long program that will shape fresh college strategies. Monterey Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction has begun in Castroville to replace the long-worn Artichoke Center of the World sign with a new version featuring a Western Victorian design — the project is funded by a $488,000 Clean California grant and will conclude with a ribbon cutting on July 10. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monterey High's Ella Myers was named The Herald's Female Athlete of the Year for the second straight year after earning a podium finish at the state wrestling championships and posting a 12-2 record with a 0.89 ERA in softball. She will pitch at UC Santa Barbara next season and join the Philippine National softball team soon to continue her impressive multi-sport career. Monterey Herald
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6 PM - 11 PM — Salinas Sports Complex — Cost info not available — Experience California's largest rodeo with over a century of tradition and excitement.
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IndyCar Grand Prix of Monterey - Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — Tickets available — Experience thrilling IndyCar action at the iconic Laguna Seca track.
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