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Monday, September 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Festa Italia celebrated its 92nd annual event in Monterey on Saturday—hundreds joined the opening ceremony to honor over 90 years of tradition. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Today, the home of a local sea glass artist hosted the 18th annual Seaside Art Tour — one of eight venues showcasing work by 32 artists. KAZU
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Pinnacles at 9:35 p.m. on September 7—shaking was felt as far as Monterey Peninsula and the quake occurred about 10 miles northwest of the park with a depth of 4.7 miles. KSBW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The latest top 10 girls’ golf rankings list names Stevenson first, Carmel second and Salinas seventh among teams from Scotts Valley, Pacific Grove, Santa Catalina, Hollister, Aptos, Monte Vista and Soquel. Teams from Watsonville, Alvarez, King City, Rancho San Juan and Alisal are on the bubble — they are closely watched for ranking shifts. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Salinas native Lorenzo Avalos will start as a defender for the Villanova men's soccer team this fall—his new role marks his return to competitive play. Monterey Herald
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La Arrolladora Banda El Limon Live
2-3:30 p.m. — Salinas Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant performance of La Arrolladora Banda El Limon in concert.
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GRIDLIFE Laguna Festival
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — Check website for pricing — Experience the thrilling finale of motorsports with races, drifting, music, and food at this vibrant festival.
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Steinbeck Center’s Annual Street Fair
12:00 AM — 100 Block of Main St, Salinas, CA — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly day with live music, vintage cars, and fun activities at this community street fair.
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