Good morning, Salinas.

Monterey County events this week include a town hall at Castroville Branch Library today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. led by Supervisor Glenn Church, a Parent Power Summit at Boys & Girls Clubs of Salinas, and the Gonzales Branch Library opening with family activities Saturday, Feb.

28.

Julie Packard, one of the founders of Monterey Bay Aquarium, is retiring after 41 years as executive director.

Rates spoke with her about her proud achievements and next steps.

Alisal High School was placed on secure campus on Feb.

25 at 11:21 a.m. due to a reported digital concern - law enforcement conducted routine sweeps while classes continued in a secure setting and no credible threat was found; this marks the second such incident in two days.

Monterey County high school seniors are urged to claim CalKIDS scholarships for college or career training by March 2.

The program offers up to $1,500 for qualified expenses without essays or GPA checks (students need their Statewide Student Identifier to apply).

Teachers at local citizenship classes reported fewer students as tougher exam rules and revised policies discouraged naturalization applications.

A teacher at Pacific Grove Adult School said a class on (Feb. 23) waited 15 minutes for its first student, a decrease from previous sessions.

City staff and TEF Architecture presented design ideas at a city council meeting on Tuesday to spark interest from developers for seven city-owned sites along Soledad Street (promising a revitalized Chinatown).

Local doctors in Monterey County are using a pioneering Direct to Inject (DTI) treatment to help patients manage fentanyl withdrawal by administering a higher initial dose of buprenorphine.

The new method is showing promise after successful trials at a local practice by Dr. Reb Close and Dr. Andrea Jakubowski.

Salinas girls reached the Division II finals in the CCS soccer playoffs after a strong second half + Soledad boys advanced to the divisional championships, with both teams securing key wins before today that set the stage for the CCS finals.

Alisal’s girls basketball team lost 69-32 to Pinewood in the Open Division playoffs in Los Altos Hills on Wednesday (Feb.

25); coach Claudia Morin said the defeat will help the team prepare for the State Northern California Divisional tournament starting Sunday.

Alvarez High’s boys soccer team advanced to the DI finals with a 2-1 win over Hillsdale — goals by Jorge Hernandez and Luis Macias pushed the team ahead in the playoffs.

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!