Good morning, Salinas.

Mortgage rates reached 6.51% this week as turmoil in the bond market amid the Iran war pushed them to their highest in 9 months, which may raise monthly payments for buyers in Salinas.

Monterey County Supervisors voted Tuesday to draft a permit for a one-year parking moratorium near Bixby Bridge to address traffic safety issues as summer approaches — officials plan to begin enforcement in July once Caltrans issues the permit.

Fire officials reported two small grass fires broke out Wednesday in Monterey and San Benito counties, causing a brief traffic slowdown near Highway 101.

They urged residents to clear brush early in the morning and maintain defensible space around homes + exercise caution when using heavy equipment as fire season intensifies.

Former Notre Dame of Salinas outfielder Samantha Rey is competing in the NCAA softball Super Regionals for Central Florida University, marking a milestone in her athletic journey.

PCAL athletes are expected to finish as projected in the CCS track and field championships at Gilroy tomorrow — predictions guide their expected performances at the event.

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.