Salinas Local News – Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

Salinas Morning News

Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Nine-year-old Corale Olsen was bitten by a sea lion at Asilomar State Beach during surf camp—her surf instructor rescued her siblings as she received emergency treatment for puncture wounds and bruising, and officials suggested the animal may have become aggressive due to toxins or territorial behavior. KSBW

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ California gas prices dropped for the second week as readings on Monday showed an average of $4.23 per gallon of regular fuel, down from $4.26 last week — a rate that is about 7% lower than a year ago yet still roughly 35.6% above the national average of $3.12 per gallon. The Californian

FINANCE NEWS

➤ Liza Horvath, a senior advocate with Monterey Trust Management, explained that a registered investment advisor who invested trust funds on behalf of a cousin acted in good faith and is not liable for any mismanagement even though a lawsuit was filed. She advised that a person named as a trustee to take over his father’s financial affairs should consult an attorney to review trust documents and decide if legal action is needed if his father is found incapable. Monterey Herald

SPORTS NEWS

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SALINAS EVENTS

EVENTS

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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.

Fri, 8/15/25

Friday, August 15th, 2025
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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.

Sat, 8/16/25

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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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.

Wed, 8/20/25

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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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.

Fri, 8/22/25

Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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SALINAS REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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SALINAS ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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