Good morning, Salinas.

Author Alexander Rosenberg promotes his new thriller, Fat Killer and the Pomeranians, now available in local bookstores and online, which mixes Russian mob elements with unexpected characters (including a flamboyant drag queen) to explore overcoming prejudice.

Educators Carla Munoz + Desiree Hettinger from the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe held a storytelling event at Garland Ranch Regional Park on Saturday that featured native songs and interactive exercises, and tribal members will return in July for traditional ceremonies.

Rep. Jimmy Panetta introduced a bipartisan bill in Watsonville to enhance battery storage safety + boost federal research.

The measure aims to reduce risks and prevent events like the Moss Landing fire.

Tom Karwin's column offers gardening tips for low-maintenance Mexican succulents and gopher control for local landscapes.

Gardeners can group succulents by size and use stainless-steel mesh (or heavy-duty wire baskets) to protect vulnerable plants from gophers and conserve water this spring.

Stevenson graduate Nikki Iniakov was honored with the Warren Smith Sportsmanship Award for her role on Harvard’s women’s golf team, helping the team finish second at the Ivy League Championships (she is a record-holder and four-time state meet qualifier who made a strong impact as a true freshman).

Los Originales de San Juan and CLAVE AR

9 p.m. — Hacienda Mexican Grill — Buy your ticket on Ticketón — Experience a vibrant live performance from CLAVE AR, a Latin music band that fuses traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds.