Good morning, Salinas.

Monterey students have returned from a regional robotics competition and a local housing advocate has outlined fresh solutions to meet community needs while the report also flags ongoing PFAS chemical concerns.

Chick-fil-A North Salinas announced a new location set to open in summer 2026 at 363 East Market Street + near El Pollo Loco, though it remains unconfirmed if this is the same site approved earlier by the community development department.

Cal State Monterey Bay and Montage Health are partnering to launch the Montage Health Helen Baszucki School of Nursing, funded by a generous gift, to expand nursing programs and offer clinical placements *to train future health care professionals* on the Central Coast.

York School students (in their 10th year) returned from a robotics competition yesterday, where they built a robot with 3D-printed parts.

Meanwhile, state lawmakers advanced a proposal banning federal immigration operations on state property, which passed its first committee review and now moves to further deliberation.

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation Friday that declared April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day on her 96th birthday.

The proclamation honors her decades of work for worker rights in our region (she co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962).

Rhea Cosand returned to the field for UC Davis after missing last season, recording 16 goals + 20 assists.

The Stevenson grad's strong comeback boosted the team's performance in a key contest.