Good morning, Salinas.

Hitchcock Road Animal Services in Salinas seeks volunteers aged 18+ for weekly two-hour shifts over six months to help animals; the shelter hosts an orientation Saturday, Feb.

14 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with 50% reduced fees on large dogs 8+ months old (including medical costs).

The Salinas Regional Soccer Complex earned a $500,000 federal grant after Rep. Zoe Lofgren secured the funding to expand the facility — the project will add new turf fields, a 2,000-seat stadium, an indoor arena, and other amenities to serve over 18,000 local children and families each week.

California State University Monterey Bay’s College Corps will nearly triple its students with a $9 million grant, adding Monterey Peninsula College and Hartnell College to recruit 50 new fellows each over the next three years.

Researchers at U.C. Santa Cruz used new AI tools to study sperm whale communication in Monterey Bay.

Their findings (published in Open Mind) show that the whales’ clicks form vowels and dialects, indicating a more complex language than previously thought.

Senator Adam Schiff announced $54 million in funding for the Pajaro River Flood Risk Management Project to rebuild levees and boost flood protection in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

The project will add 10+ miles of setback levee and restore 110 acres of floodplain (a vital update for at-risk communities).

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry wore a Maison Par white rope cap featuring +Be An Athlete+ during Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, boosting online sales for the Monterey-based lifestyle label.

California Housing Finance Agency accepts loan applications for its Dream For All program, running Feb.

24 through Mar. 16 to help first-generation homebuyers with down payment assistance (up to 20% of a home's price or $150,000). Applicants must get a lender pre-approval and finish a free online education course.

Jordan Spieth showed top form at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am today.

The three-time major winner eagled the 18th hole from 116 yards to reach a 6-under 66 score at Spyglass Hill Golf Course.

Palma completed an undefeated Mission Division season with a 69-25 win over North County on Thursday, clinching a return to the CCS playoffs with a 17-game winning streak.

The team will be seeded next Wednesday into the Division V playoffs.

Travis Kelce tees off at 8:45 a.m. today at Pebble Beach Golf Links (an iconic venue in Monterey County) during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, drawing enthusiastic fans in Chiefs gear despite his fiancée’s absence.

Ryo Hisatsune led the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links under blue skies and slight winds that made a daylong birdie fest possible, and he held a one shot lead over his nearest rival.

Allison Wheeler - Winterspring featuring Alex Sjobeck

7-9 p.m. — Wendi Kirby Music LLC — Tickets available — Experience an intimate evening of jazz with vibrant performances from emerging talents.

Nb Ridaz Live at MI Hacienda

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hacienda Mexican Grill — No refunds — Get ready to vibe with Nb Ridaz in Salinas, it's going to be a night to remember!