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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Organizers postponed the Tonalli Festival scheduled for August 9—citing immigration raid concerns that have heightened fear among local immigrant families—and said refunds can be requested while a new date is planned. KSBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said 61-year-old Bernardino Rickie Sanchez was arrested for allegedly murdering Jesús Alfonso Duarte Figueroa in April after Figueroa's body was found near the Pajaro River levee—Sanchez had already been in jail for unrelated drug and weapons charges. KION
- ➤ The Monterey County Sheriff's Office arrested Bernardino Sanchez, a 61 year old Pajaro resident, on murder and unlawful disposal of human remains charges after deputies found a body along the Pajaro River on April 10—several local women told reporters they believe the deceased, a 35 year old missing man, was their brother. KSBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Carmel Bach Festival is a two‑week event held at 11 local venues that brings together over 340 artists to share classical music with the community. Local musician Paul Dwyer will give a solo reading of 'Death and the Maiden' on July 16 and 23 while new talent Guadalupe Paz will sing in roles like Mozart’s Requiem and Bach’s Mass in the B minor, and a rare nyckelharpa performance is set for July 17 and 24 — a nod to the festival’s theme ‘Dialogues’. Monterey County Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cal State Monterey Bay earned a 4.5-star rating on Money’s Best Colleges list — highlighting its quality education and economic mobility. University officials said the recognition comes as they improve graduation and enrollment rates while preparing students for future success. KSBW
- ➤ Rabbi Yochanan Friedman leads the Choices for Life self-help class at Soledad Correctional Training Facility where over 600 incarcerated men use Torah lessons to guide their choices—he said the program will expand this fall to Salinas Valley State Prison and other facilities with added modules. The class helps men reflect on their actions and plan for a better future. Monterey Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced that Salinas’ rent stabilization program remains in effect after a grassroots group collected 9,939 signatures on July 3 to delay the repeal passed by the city council in June. The Monterey County Registrar of Voters will verify the petition in the next 30 days—then the city council will review options including a referendum vote. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Palma High graduate Drew Dalman signed a new three-year $42 million contract with the Chicago Bears—making him the NFL's second highest paid center. He will play in the upcoming season. 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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