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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ James Vincent, owner of Aquarius Dive Shop, Steve Clatterbuck from Salinas, and Jamie Lee Tabscott died when a twin engine plane crashed 400 yards off Point Pinos near Pacific Grove Saturday night after leaving San Carlos Airport just after 10 p.m.—the Coast Guard recovered the bodies after a search that ended Sunday morning. Monterey Herald
- ➤ On Monday morning, California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Monterey County when a white Tesla traveling south on River Road veered off, hit a tree, and caught fire at 1:41 a.m.—the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. KSBW
- ➤ On Monday, a crane drove off the overpass near East Market Street past Merced when a driver on Highway 101 left the freeway and the crane landed on its side in the middle of the road (the crane has since been uprighted) while authorities treated the driver’s rib pain (he was taken to the hospital). KSBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monterey County Sheriff's Department officers arrested 79-year-old Donel Mark Geisen in Carmel after he called 911 admitting to killing his wife Barbara (her body showed multiple stab wounds) and later suffered self-inflicted injuries before being hospitalized. KION
- ➤ Salinas police are searching for missing juvenile Josiah Wilson, who has been in contact with family + friends but has not yet returned home and are asking anyone with information to call 831-758-7321. KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Jimmy Panetta and education leaders spoke on Monday at Seaside High School about the federal release of conditionally frozen education funds—Monterey County Office of Education has not yet received official notice on the exact amount or timing, and local officials warned that proposed 2026 cuts could further impact essential programs for students. Monterey Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The California DMV warned residents that a text message citing fake state code 15C-16.003 is a scam aimed at tricking drivers into sending personal details and paying false fines - the agency urged people to verify messages by calling 1-800-777-0133. It reminded customers not to click on any links in unexpected texts. KSBW
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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