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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
DRINK NEWS
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ California gas prices rose slightly last week with the regular fuel average reaching $4.42 per gallon compared to $4.40 before—state prices increased about 16 cents since last month and are 38.5% higher than the national average. The Californian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Monterey County Sheriff's Office lifted the evacuation warning for Zone MRY-G041-A near Parkfield/Coalinga Grade Road, Oak Street, and Joaquin Canyon—areas affected by the Salt 14-2 Fire that burned 25,580 acres and is now 100% contained. KSBW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PG&E and the California Fire Foundation have teamed up for the eighth year to award $950,000 in wildfire safety grants to 63 local agencies— including the Bonny Doon Fire Safe Council and Monterey Fire Department— that will buy protective gear, clear defensible space, reduce fuel, and support multilingual outreach in high-risk communities. KION
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Salinas graduate Emmerson Cortez-Menjivar is second on the Idaho football team with seven catches for 75 yards in two games—he will add to his totals as a redshirt sophomore while helping the Vandels improve their season record. Monterey Herald
- ➤ The boys’ cross country rankings list Aptos, Marina, Alisal, Santa Cruz, Salinas, Monte Vista, Scotts Valley, King City, North County and Hollister as the top 10 teams—with Carmel, Pacific Grove, Greenfield, Stevenson and Alvarez on the bubble. Monterey Herald
- ➤ Salinas High, which won six straight Gabilan Division titles with a 38-2 record, played its season opener on Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. against North Salinas as the nine-team division—now including newcomers Alisal, North Salinas and Carmel—prepares for an eight-game league slate that will decide four automatic playoff spots. The Californian
- ➤ Girls’ cross country rankings were released showing Scotts Valley in first place, San Lorenzo Valley in second, and Salinas finishing seventh among the top 10 teams—bubble teams include Santa Cruz, Alvarez, Monterey, Rancho San Juan, and Carmel. 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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