Salinas
Morning News
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the evenings of Aug. 12 and 13 and be visible through Aug. 23. A waning gibbous moon will limit the view to about 10 to 20 bright meteors per hour—Salinas residents should watch from rural areas and begin looking as early as 10 p.m. The Californian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Monterey County face delays today as construction forces lane closures on highways 1, 101, 68, and 183 for utility and drainage work—motorists are urged to plan extra travel time and stay alert for work crews. KION
- ➤ Monterey County officials said the Transportation Agency will start a project to block drivers from cutting through streets near Toro Park Elementary to keep students safe. The new plan will ease traffic on Highway 68 — it aims to protect residents by stopping unsafe driving. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monterey Bay FC lost 1-0 to Sacramento on Saturday and dropped to a 2-8-0 record in its last 10 matches. The setback leaves the team two points out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference — their winless road struggles continue. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Eric Rodriguez, who spent four years as an assistant coach, began his second tour of duty as Soledad’s head coach on August 9 — his appointment signals a fresh start for the high school football program. 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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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.
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