Monday, July 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Salinas western wear shops are preparing for the California Rodeo Salinas this week as owner Rene Martinez Campos started stocking up two months ago to meet rising demand—Rodeo officials expect the event to drive over $11 million in economic activity and will update its impact study by next January. KION
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County awaits state feedback on its overdue housing plan — the state reported that the gray wolf population has grown after a decade of conservation. KAZU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Herald Correspondent Mason Bloom recorded a ride at Laguna Seca where Ulrich used a superbike to unleash over 200 horsepower — sending the bike speeding down the straightaway. The event was logged on July 13th, 2025 and highlighted the thrill of high-performance riding. 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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