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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A town hall meeting in South Salinas left residents concerned about a new 15-bed transitional housing project on Berry Drive for formerly incarcerated men. Supervisor Kate Daniels said she will hold another meeting to address issues such as environmental health and septic capacity — residents are calling for more county transparency. KSBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pop up fishing gear designed to keep whales safe is nearing approval for local crab fishermen in Monterey Bay who have struggled with shortened fishing seasons. Trials brought in $1.4 million in crab last spring and officials expect approval by spring — which may return fresh crab to local markets. KSBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The murder trial for Hector Rocha, accused of fatally shooting his roommate Victor Alamillo near 100 West Beach Street in August 2023, began Monday and his family called for justice—saying they will not let his memory fade. KSBW
- ➤ Investigators are searching for David Souza, a 60-year-old missing since July 25 from his home on the 2000 block of San Juan Highway in San Juan Bautista+ blood was found on a wheelbarrow outside his property and a cadaver dog is checking nearby hills while his unattended self-storage yard and mechanic shop remain closed. KSBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mary Pope Osborne released the 40th Magic Tree House book, Sea Otter Sunrise, on July 1; the story takes siblings Jack and Annie to Monterey Bay where they collect sea urchins in kelp forests and rescue sea otters after a shark attack. The adventure helps readers learn about the value of ocean wildlife — a message aimed at kids and families. KSBW
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A woman walking on the Asilomar Trail in Pebble Beach was followed by a coyote on Sunday afternoon as the animal aggressively approached her while she was likely with family, prompting California State Parks to issue a safety warning; officials advised hikers to leash pets, walk in pairs, and call 911 if they encounter wildlife—local experts report that sightings increase this time of year as young coyotes learn to hunt—ensuring visitors remain alert on the trails. KSBW
- ➤ A rare California condor named Jane died from lead poisoning after emergency surgery at the Oakland Zoo—experts say lead fragments from spent ammunition continue to threaten the species despite a statewide ban on lead bullets. KSBW
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