Good morning, Salinas.

Vistra will decommission the Moss 100 building near the battery plant in Moss Landing to improve safety after concerns about its battery storage design (similar to building 300 that burned over a year ago).

Cleanup at building 300 continues.

Latin music star Becky G said on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she and Monterey Bay FC midfielder Sebastian Lletget are still together after canceling their engagement amid a cheating scandal (she felt butterflies discussing their renewed relationship) and she sees a future wedding possibility.

Ventana Wildlife Society announced that the Central Coast condor population is growing with six active nesting pairs and 114 birds overall.

Biologists will monitor nests for 56 days as eggs incubate until April while urging hunters to use non-lead ammunition—helping ensure the birds thrive.

A brewing El Niño and warmer coastal waters are drawing more white sharks and possibly other species near Salinas beaches, with experts predicting a larger influx later this summer (in July) and advising beachgoers to follow posted advisories.

About 10,000 people are expected at Monterey County parks on Easter Sunday for picnics and family activities, with some areas featuring fun surprises (as noted by Chief of Parks Bryan Flores).

A federal appeals court upheld current homelessness funding standards, blocking new grant restrictions.

Seaside has received $850,000 to demolish and rebuild the San Pablo pedestrian bridge linking Lincoln-Cunningham Park + Manzanita-Stuart Park.

The project will proceed in two phases to replace the bridge, which has been closed since 2023.

Salinas graduate Abi Jones was named the Mountain West Conference Freshman Softball Player of the Year, adding honor to our local sports community.

After winning the Regional championship, Stevenson's dance team has been invited to compete in the World Dance Championships later this season.