Good morning, Salinas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flower Arranging Workshop

3-5 p.m. — Cesar Chavez Library — Free entry — Let your creativity bloom with stunning arrangements using organic flowers like dahlias.

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.

Monterey County Fair

5 PM – 11 PM — Monterey County Fairgrounds — Admission varies — Celebrate the local culture with rides, food, and entertainment at this family-friendly fair.