Good morning, Salinas.

Salinas hosted the 17th Annual Asian Cultural Fair in Chinatown— a community event highlighting Filipino, Chinese, and Japanese heritage.

Attendees enjoyed cultural displays and traditional performances celebrating shared roots.

The UAE announced it will leave OPEC on May 1; experts say the decision may lower California gas prices in the long run if global oil supplies stabilize (analysts expect no immediate change at local pumps).

CAL FIRE responded to a 20-acre grass fire just east of San Ardo in South Monterey County.

Firefighters said the fire—driven by wind and terrain and with potential to grow to 150 acres—posed no threat to structures while urging the public to avoid the area.

Marina Coast Water District will reactivate a 30 year old desalination plant to boost water supply for roughly 1,000 homes on the Monterey Peninsula, with work beginning at an existing intake well at Marina State Beach and the project expected to be operational by year's end.

CalOES has marked April as Earthquake Preparedness Month, urging residents to prepare emergency kits, download the MyShake App, and set up family safety plans in case of a quake.

The agency advises everyone to drop — cover and hold on during shaking.

Montage Health's Community Hospital was named one of America's 100 best hospitals for stroke care for the second year and ranks in California's top five, expanding its services with a mechanical thrombectomy program launched last spring.

Freshman Dylan Hirst led Stevenson to its 16th straight league title at the PCAL golf finals on Tuesday by scoring 3-under and winning by 39 strokes.

Hartnell freshman Gabriela Cardenas (the standout distance runner) earned College Athlete of the Week honors by winning the 3,000-meter steeplechase, 10,000, and 5,000 races at the Coast Conference championships, helping her Panthers defend their title.