Good morning, Salinas.

Business owners and residents will go to court this week over an explosion in Capitola Village from December —officials have not provided full details— and the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency celebrated a ribbon cutting on August 8 for the College Lake Integrated Resources Management Project —which will supply water to coastal farms from La Selva Beach to Moss Landing—.

Nick Collier and Gunnar Jeannette raced on Saturday at the Fourth Annual Corkscrew Hillclimb at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca—part of Classic Car Week.

Collier drove a 1995 Nissan 240SX and Jeannette drove a 2023 Porsche 911GT3—showing off their classic car skills.

Salinas Soccer Complex will host the Alianza de Futbol tournament this weekend — the first time the venue holds a national event.

More than 120 teams will compete over two days with local youth now playing at home and pro scouts set to watch — a move organizers hope will boost the local soccer scene.

Monterey graduate Layla Chu Coloma will join the St. Mary’s women’s soccer team as a redshirt sophomore forward this fall—she scored 64 goals in four seasons at Monterey and is aiming to see more playing time after her redshirt freshman season.

Gonzales high school football returned to its home field yesterday — the team's strong performance could spark a fifth straight season of wins — that may lead them to a Santa Lucia Division title.

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.