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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joby is advancing safety for its electric air taxis by building each aircraft from the ground up+ conducting rigorous failure injection testing at Edwards Air Force Base. The company said that pilots will complete an extensive training pipeline and its aircraft use redundant systems+ to meet strict FAA regulations as they work toward market entry. KSBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jesus Alexis Cervantes-Luna, 29, previously deported, has been charged with illegal reentry, drug trafficking and firearm offenses after law enforcement linked him to a hit-and-run crash at a Salinas gas station—following a 23.5-mile high-speed chase he was later arrested on an outstanding warrant—and he will appear in San Jose on Monday. KSBW
- ➤ Monterey County Sheriff's Office held a media conference on July 25th to announce the arrest of a suspect for sexually related crimes at a Salinas massage business — Sheriff Tina Nieto was set to speak at the briefing. KSBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Buddhist Temple of Salinas, the Obon Festival will take place this Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include live music by KT and the Sunshine Jazz Band, martial arts and dance by the local Kendo Dojo, a tea ceremony, and food like sushi and Chicken teriyaki lunch boxes — it celebrates Japanese culture and the temple’s 100-year history — while inviting community members to learn about their heritage. The Californian
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Flower Arranging Workshop
3-5 p.m. — Cesar Chavez Library — Free entry — Let your creativity bloom with stunning arrangements using organic flowers like dahlias.
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Alicia Villareal Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience a captivating live performance by the renowned singer whose career spans decades.
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