The Liaison of Fun: Matt Merritt talks about performing at the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Matt Merritt has been rolling around the rodeo circuit for more than 20 years, with multiple stops made at the…
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Visiting the Heritage Museum at the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Rodeo Salinas Chair Laurie LaVelle talks to KION about the Heritage Museum and some of the old pieces that…
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Luke Mast named Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls Champion
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — A sold-out crowd at the Salinas Sports Complex on Wednesday night got to see Luke Mast win the Big Week Bull Riding…
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Vianette Garcia earns Miss California Rodeo Salinas crown
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Temecula native, Vianette Garcia has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas for 2024. Garcia won over five…
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Local church to host free Fourth of July Fireworks show at Salinas Sports Complex
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- For the first time in nearly a decade, the Salinas Sports Complex will be home to a Fourth of July Fireworks show. The…
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California Rodeo Salinas inaugural Junior Rodeo attracted little ones across the state
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- We’re still a month away from the California Rodeo Salinas but on Sunday was the first-ever Junior Rodeo in Salinas,…
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California Rodeo Salinas looking for national anthem singers
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you feel like you can sing in front of thousands of people then you will have your chance in July. The California Rodeo…
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Mutton busting registration entries open until June 6
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A beloved tradition at the California Rodeo Salinas is now accepting applications. Rodeo officials said they are taking…
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Miss California Rodeo Salinas Contest is now open
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Although we are still in winter, it is never too early to think about Big Week 2024. The contest for the 2024 Miss…
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Keith Urban to perform at the California Rodeo Salinas kick-off concert
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Music fans on the Central Coast might want to clear their concert schedules in July 2024. The California Rodeo Salinas…
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California Salinas Rodeo reports a 7.5 percent increase in attendance and local organizations will benefit
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – With the 2023 California Salinas Rodeo now in the books, organizers reported a 7.5% increase in attendance this year…
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A list of winners at the 2023 California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- It was Championship Sunday at the Salinas Sports Complex as belt buckles were handed out to all of the champions to cap…
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Children with disabilities attend California Rodeo Carnival event Tuesday morning
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Children with disabilities were able to enjoy the California Rodeo Carnival all to themselves Tuesday morning. The…
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California Rodeo Salinas organizers say over 70 animal safety rules are in place
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – With the California Rodeo Salinas trotting into town this week, Rodeo officials tell KION they are protecting the livestock…
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Big Week has returned: Schedule for California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif, (KION-TV)- Big Week in Salinas has arrived for the 113th California Rodeo Salinas. There have been events that have taken place which…
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California Rodeo Salinas Carnival returns providing escape from heat and emphasizing ride safety
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival has returned for 2023 providing attendees a fun escape with rides, games and food.…
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Introducing Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas has announced that the winner of this year’s competition for Miss California Rodeo Salinas is…
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California Rodeo Salinas Scholarships Application to open in January
SALINAS, Calf. (KION-TV): The California Rodeo Salinas Association will have two scholarship applications that will open in January. After…
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Little Big Town to headline Big Week Kick Off Concert in 2023
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): The California Rodeo Salinas announced that Grammy Award- Winning country group Little Big Town will be headlining the…
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California Rodeo Salinas Carnival holds day for kids with disabilities
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival held an event open to children with disabilities to give them an experience away…
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California Rodeo holds Special Buckaroo Rodeo for special needs children
The California Rodeo Salinas is holding their Special Buckaroo Rodeo for special needs children.…
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Former Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter’s daughter honors father at 2021 California Rodeo Salinas
The California Rodeo Salinas is back in town, and one of its biggest fans was long-time Salinas resident and former Mayor Joe…
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Thousands volunteer at the California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The California Rodeo Salinas relies heavily on volunteers and this year thousands of people are stepping out to help.…
Continue Reading Businesses profiting from the return of the California Rodeo Salinas
People are getting ready for this year’s California Rodeo in Salinas after it was canceled last year due to the…
Continue Reading California Rodeo Salinas returns with new event, COVID-19 precautions
The rodeo grounds in Salinas is shifting from primarily being a COVID-19 vaccination site for farmworkers during the pandemic, to welcoming…
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Rodeo’s Big Week Kick Off Concert with Toby Keith postponed to 2022
This year’s Big Week Kick Off Concert at the California Rodeo Salinas was set to feature Toby Keith, but fans will need to wait another…
Continue Reading Miss California Rodeo Salinas opens up submission entries for 2021 competition
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Buckle up those cowgirl boots, because the Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest has opened up for entry submissions. The…
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ProRodeo Tour Finale coming to Salinas
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association announced that the ProRodeo Tour Finale will be moving to…
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California Rodeo Salinas breaks ground on Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge
The California Rodeo Association broke ground Wednesday, December 3, on the Taylor Farms Pedestrian Bridge project at the Salinas Sports Complex. The…
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Public viewing for Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter draws memories, emotions for many
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) A city in mourning on Saturday, remembering the life of a beloved mayor in…
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Applications for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships now open
Applications for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships are now open for…
Continue ReadingChampion Hollister cowboy competes in Salinas rodeo
Hollister’s Will Centoni cometes in just about every event you can think of. “Calf roping, team roping, bull doggin’ (steer…
Continue ReadingKids test their skills in Mutton Busting event at Salinas rodeo
Rodeos are known for wild, bucking bulls, broncs, and quick-turning barrel races, but there is another fan favorite involving kids and sheep. It is…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas focuses on domestic violence
Along with the cowboy hat and boots, many riders and fans proudly wore purple Sunday at the California Rodeo Salinas. The Rodeo has teamed up with…
Continue ReadingSalinas Police prepare for big crowds rushing in and out of the Rodeo
With one of the biggest events in Salinas expected to draw thousands to the Salinas Sports Complex, local police are getting ready for anything…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas – Athlete life outside the arena
Justin Farr is a world-class rodeo cowboy competing this week at the California Rodeo Salinas in team roping. He competes with Garrett Boekenoogen.…
Continue ReadingMutton Bustin’ is back and as big as ever
Mutton Bustin’ is back once again at the California Rodeo Salinas. This crowd favorite showcases kids riding sheep for as long as they can. It…
Continue ReadingBEHIND THE CROWN: One-on-one with Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2018
Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2018 Valerie Costanza is paving the way for a new queen. KION caught up with Costanza at her home in Hollister recently…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Salinas Rodeo accused of animal abuse
The California Rodeo Salinas is being accused of animal abuse in disturbing video appearing to show dogs taking quick bites at bulls in the middle of…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Rodeo Salinas donates thousands to non-profits
The California Rodeo Salinas donated more than half a million dollars to non-profits after the 2019 rodeo. According to the rodeo, non-profit groups…
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