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Morning News
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 26 at 7 p.m., police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the Cesar Chavez Park area where they found 39-year-old Andres Orellana fatally shot—witnesses reported three people in dark clothing running west on N. Madeira Avenue and detectives are asking the public for help. KSBW
- ➤ Salinas police are searching for Mario Lopez Mendoza—an at risk man reported missing Wednesday and last seen July 28 whose personal belongings were left at home and whose family has not heard from him. KSBW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Monterey Car Week begins Thursday and is set to draw 100,000 visitors as local hotels raise rates up to 400% higher than usual. For example, a Motel 6 room costs $867 on August 15 but drops to $169 on August 22 (rates vary widely among hotels). KSBW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Undergraduate students from California State Universities began the Panetta Institute for Public Policy’s 27th Congressional Internship Program Friday in a 13-week fully funded experience. The program starts with two weeks of expert-led classes and will send 25 interns to work for 11 weeks in Washington D.C.—providing 20 academic units and hands-on public service training. Monterey Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dry conditions and warm temperatures are raising wildfire risks over this weekend in California — residents in the south Salinas valley, Santa Lucias and nearby San Benito County may face lingering smoke from the Gifford Fire while an air quality alert for harmful ozone remains in effect until 8 p.m. today. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Soledad Correctional Training Facility, the Veterans Transition Center runs a special hub with over 130 programs to help veterans rebuild their lives. Veterans like Marcus Blevins — who leads Narcotics Anonymous meetings — say the support helps keep them from returning to prison. KAZU
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North County Condors won their first league title outright since 1999 under head coach Juan Cuevas, who said the team will work hard to build on last fall’s success. Coach Cuevas said players like safety Marcos Mendoza and new quarterback Junior Hernandez will lead the team as they prepare for a challenging season this fall — fans in Castroville remain hopeful for continued progress. Monterey Herald
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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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