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Morning News
Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three bodies were recovered after a small plane crashed off the Pacific Grove coast on July 26th—officials said they are working to identify the victims as the Coast Guard and NTSB continue to investigate. The Californian
- ➤ A private aircraft headed to Monterey from San Carlos crashed into the ocean near Sunset Drive & Jewell Avenue in Pacific Grove late Saturday, killing all three passengers including Salinas native Steve Clatterbuck while the Coast Guard recovered the victims Sunday morning as the National Transportation Safety Board investigates the cause. KSBW
- ➤ U.S. Coast Guard recovered three bodies from a twin-engine plane that crashed 200 to 300 yards off Point Pinos near Pacific Grove — the aircraft departed San Carlos after 10 p.m. Saturday, hit the ocean around 10:38 p.m. and divers ended the search at 9 a.m. Sunday. Monterey Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Salinas Police said one person was killed in a Saturday shooting near Cesar Chavez Park after a ShotSpotter alert at about 7 p.m.—detectives are following leads while not releasing further details. KION
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sixty-eight local students received scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 on Saturday morning at Hartnell College—more than $45,000 in awards from LULAC helped give these first-generation college students a head start in pursuing higher education. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca saw major upgrades—including a new Roadhouse Saloon, Lakebed Lounge and a renovated Trilon that cost $1 million—during the IndyCar Java House Grand Prix of Monterey last weekend; renovations began in January at a cost of millions to offer new fan and community amenities. The raceway will next host the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion on Aug. 13. KSBW
- ➤ Alex Palou, the reigning Indianapolis 500 winner, dominated the Monterey Grand Prix at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca by leading 84 of 95 laps and winning by 3.795 seconds over Christian Lundgaard (Arrow McLaren). His win extended his season record as he now leads Pato O’Ward by 108 points with three races remaining. Monterey Herald
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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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