Sunday, July 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sand City is redeveloping its Art Park site in the West End District into a mixed-use project that will offer affordable housing for artists, art workshop space, an event plaza, and food and beverage options. City staff will work with a developer in a public-private partnership plan — now in its next phase — to complete the project. Monterey Herald
- ➤ The Big Sur Marathon Foundation and the Monterey County Juvenile Detention Center are hosting the inaugural 'The Hall Half' race on Friday, July 25 at 8 a.m. at 1420 Natividad Road in Salinas, where 10 runners called the Concrete Steppers will run 124 laps of a 13.1-mile course + the event aims to promote healthy lifestyles among incarcerated youth. KION
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ AT&T said copper wire thefts rose across the state with more than 2,200 incidents in 2024 compared to 71 in 2021—thieves cut phone and broadband lines and disabled streetlights, and the company offers up to $20,000 for tips that lead to arrests and convictions with rewards accepted through February 1, 2026. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Retired Hartnell athletic director Danny Teresa finished a nearly 500-page book on the school's football history after two years of research through old records and interviews, covering over 5,500 players, 30 conference titles, and 16 bowl wins (the hardcover is set for a mid-August Amazon release). He spent his career collecting stories and records to complete this final legacy project. Monterey Herald
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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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Raza Costena Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Los Arcos De Alisal Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night filled with the captivating sounds of Raza Costena performing their hit Corrido de Rey Hernandez.
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Pat Travers Band Concert
8:30 PM - 2:30 AM — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night featuring the legendary Pat Travers Band and opening act Bad Machine.
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