A GROUP OF SALINAS MUSICIANS COVERED THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS CLASSIC HIT “CALIFORNIA DREAMIN” AS AN ENTRY INTO A CONTEST HELD BY THE CALIFORNIA LOTTERY. THE LOTTERY IS OFFERING 5,000 DOLLARS TO THE WINNING ARRANGEMENT. IF THE GROUP NICKNAMED “BRUTHAS AND A SISTA” IS CHOSEN, THEY WILL PERFORM LIVE AT THE LOTTERY OFFICES ON APRIL 8th. THE CONTEST IS JUDGED ON VOCAL QUALITY, PRESENTATION, CREATIVITY AND PUBLIC APPEAL.