Good morning, Salinas.

A privately funded rainbow crosswalk will be built on Alvarado Street, and Mayor Tyller Williamson (attended the Tuesday meeting virtually) said council members kept calm and shared their opinions.

The Salinas city council voted 5 to 2 to repeal four housing ordinances approved in September 2024 amid community backlash from residents and property owners.

Council members said a press conference is scheduled for tomorrow and a referendum effort may be considered—these steps aim to address concerns over rental assistance.

North Salinas sophomore Clara Adams was disqualified from the Girls 400 Meter Dash for unsportsmanlike behavior after she set off a fire extinguisher to celebrate her win at Buchanan High in Clovis on May 31—now the CIF says she should be reinstated as state champion.

The final Top 10 softball rankings name the Salinas Cowboys as co-champions of the Gabilan Division and highlight King City Mustangs winning their first CCS Division V title—Monterey saw pitcher Ella Myers end her four-year season and bubble teams include Carmel, Alisal, Soledad, San Lorenzo Valley, and North Salinas.

Art Berlanga was named Hartnell College's new football coach on June 4 at 1:45 p.m.—he will guide the team in future games—and he will begin his duties before the season starts.