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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers turned a family dream into a 50-acre sports park at Manzanita Park, where local youth played soccer, baseball, softball, and rode a BMX track (NCYRA led the project). A Home Depot grant provided $19,000 in supplies and sent 50 employees (volunteers) to upgrade dugouts and bathrooms. KSBW
- ➤ Salinas is accepting applications for the Neighborhood Beautification Grant program that provides between $1K and $6K for local projects. Applicants must attend an information session on Friday, Aug. 8 from 12 to 1 p.m.—city staff will assist with the process, and the final deadline to apply is Aug. 29. The Californian
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Oldtown Salinas arrested a suspect after a shop window was vandalized two days ago and are now asking for help to identify a man in white who allegedly kicked and cracked the door window of El Colibri on the 300 block of Main Street early Sunday morning, leaving local businesses with nearly a thousand dollars in repair costs. KSBW
- ➤ A Monterey County man arrested in April for a stolen car now faces new felony charges for illegal firearms, ammunition, and drugs after a search warrant at his home recovered the items—authorities said the CHP-led task force included Watsonville police, the Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office, and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. KSBW
- ➤ Additional victims came forward against unlicensed masseur Anastacio Ramos Rubio, 58, who was arrested on July 25 in Salinas for sexual assault and practicing medicine without a license after a victim was assaulted during a massage at his home on Fontes Lane—sheriff’s officials say they are investigating more reports. KSBW
- ➤ Seaside police+ local agencies arrested 46-year-old Ronda Stokes of Monterey on Aug 1 after a major breakthrough led to the seizure of a large amount of drugs, a firearm, and $83,000 in cash. KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ California schools are receiving nearly $1 billion in federal funds—supporting English learners and migrant students. Monterey County will get $25 million to sustain its large migrant program and prepare for FY 2026. KSBW
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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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