Salinas
Morning News
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Castroville unveiled a new sign this week—keeping the Artichoke Center of the World identity intact—that hangs above Merritt Street with an artichoke replacing the letter in its name. CalTrans led the project and will add final touches to the sidewalk supports on Merritt Street soon. KION
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cal Fire responded early Friday morning to a wildfire burning near Tres Pinos, with initial reports estimating the fire at 5 to 7 acres. Updated reports said firefighters stopped the flame's forward progress at about 25 acres — crews strengthened containment lines to extinguish hot spots. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Luke Rossi, a former all-county quarterback who shined in baseball at the College of San Mateo, will play baseball next spring at Youngstown State + he hit .384 with 41 RBIs and six homers last season, earning high expectations for his new role. Monterey Herald
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California Rodeo Salinas
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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Watsonville Strawberry Festival Kickoff
Evening — Watsonville City Plaza — Cost details not provided — Experience the excitement with live entertainment and carnival rides as the festival begins.
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Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival
11 AM – 8 PM — Watsonville City Plaza — Fun Run Registration Required — Experience carnival attractions and delicious strawberry treats at a family-friendly event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not trying to entertain you. It's trying to educate you.
~ Bear Grylls
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