Good morning, Salinas.

In 2020, when COVID spread fast, local hospitals in Salinas set up drive-thru testing and special care rooms to keep patients and staff safe.

Health leaders say the hard lessons learned then—like better teamwork and more video doctor visits—help build a stronger system to fight new outbreaks.

Carter Aldrete will try to turn his season around for the A’s Double-A team in Midland after he struggled in June with a .188 batting average—he hit .203 with three homers and 23 RBI in 52 games following an all-star season in independent baseball last summer.

Monterey Bay FC lost 3-0 to Indy Eleven on Saturday in Indianapolis—this marked their fourth straight loss and showed the team's ongoing struggles.

They will host Orange County next Friday at Cardinale Stadium as they try to improve their form.

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.

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.

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.

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.