Good morning, Salinas.

The Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic provided its 20,000th patient visit, marking a milestone since its January 2020 launch to offer free healthcare – including exam rooms, lab capabilities, and education – to underserved areas in Monterey County.

Daiso, a popular Japanese dollar store, is set to open at Harden Ranch Plaza in Salinas this fall—bringing affordable home goods to local shoppers.

The new location will offer items priced from about $1.50 to $2—continuing the brand’s expansion in California.

California Rodeo Salinas’ Kiddie Kapers Parade will take place on July 13 at 3 p.m. in Salinas City Center and will encourage kids to dress up with an Old West twist under the 'Once Upon a Rodeo' theme.

Grand Marshal 7-year-old Jaizel Mendoza—living with an inoperable chest tumor—is set to lead the event as the committee aims to bring joy to the community.

Isabel Escorcia of Aki Fresh Mex in Marina received a $5 thousand resilience grant from the California Restaurant Foundation to help address staff shortages and fund expansion plans—this program has supported over 2,000 independent restaurants statewide since 2021.

PG&E announced that it will offer financial help to eligible Central Coast customers for past-due energy bills through its Match My Payment and REACH programs—providing up to $1,000 or $300 in bill credits based on income.

The company has set aside $50 million, and funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until December 31.

A WalletHub analysis found that Californians pay 5.84% of their household income on silver health plans in the marketplace—well below the nearly 20% seen in states like Vermont.

About 2 million people in California purchase their insurance through the state marketplace while most get coverage through their jobs.

Monterey Bay Football unveiled its 2025 CHARLY third kit today ahead of its match with Orange County SC; the kit’s organic sage and celery green design—honoring Salinas Valley agriculture—reflects the lettuce fields that shape the region.

Concert Golf Partners and the PGA Tour announced that the Club at Pasadera in Monterey, which opened 25 years ago and was acquired in 2023 for $9.75 million, has been renamed TPC Monterey at Pasadera and joined the PGA Tour TPC Network as its 30th licensed property.

Pasadera members can now join the TPC Passport program plus enjoy exclusive golf experiences.

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.