Salinas
Morning News
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old man from Greenfield sustained minor injuries when his black 2017 Infinity Skyline caught fire on northbound Highway 101 near Airport Boulevard in Salinas Sunday night (the CHP said firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze that spread to nearby vegetation) as investigators have not yet determined the cause. KSBW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Monterey Bay Auto Spa is working long hours to prepare high-end cars for Car Week and will run 18-hour days over the next ten days—this is their fifth Car Week and the event brings in 40% of their yearly profit. KSBW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning, CHP Santa Cruz pulled over a Ferrari Testarossa that was speeding nearly 30 mph over the limit in a construction zone along Highway 1, and CHP Monterey later stopped a silver Ferrari for speeding during heightened Car Week enforcement. KSBW
- ➤ A Salinas man — Carlos Salinas Jr. — was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison for using 3D printers to make illegal guns and sell them to gang members after police found his printers, dozens of firearms, ammunition, and cash during searches in 2023 and July, and he pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts. KSBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Car Week rolled into Monterey yesterday as car enthusiasts gathered in Sand City at a Mattress Nation meet to celebrate their love for cars. Organizers said the event featured exotic vehicles and local passion projects — boosting the local economy. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Salinas city council is discussing if the city can help keep the Chinatown Navigation Center open for the homeless and extend its support until March 2026 if an extra $200,000 is secured — a report shows a shortfall of more than $1.5 million this fiscal year. Staff are working with nonprofits and the continuum of care to plan a move for shelter residents if the center closes. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Historic cars raced at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — during the pre-reunion and corkscrew hill climb events — to kick off Car Week, and officials said nearly 500 drivers will race later this week. KSBW
- ➤ Over three days, more than 5,000 fans and 147 teams gathered at Salinas Regional Soccer Complex for the Alianza de Futbol tournament, which was selected as one of eight venues nationwide for its 2025 national tour. The event boosted local players—several earned invitations to a national showcase and training with professional teams—and it builds momentum for upcoming events, including NorCal Premier Soccer’s Player Development Pool on Aug 14, 21, 28, Sept 25, and Oct 23, while expansion plans depend on future funding. The Californian
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