Good morning, Salinas.

PG&E warned that over 10,000 scam reports have been filed, including nearly 200 in the Central Coast where scammers stole more than $190,000—customers must hang up on calls or emails that threaten disconnection and demand prepaid payments.

A Greenfield man was detained by ICE agents on Wednesday at 4:30 a.m. on El Camino Real while driving to work—local police were unaware of the operation and he is now held at an ICE detention facility.

Sen. Adam Schiff toured Braga Fresh’s farm in Soledad on Wednesday to see its regenerative Carbon Capture Farming Technology — a method that improves soil health and cuts CO2 emissions while calling for stronger support for specialty crop farms.

He and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas stressed the need for stable tariffs and a reliable workforce to help California farmers amid ongoing challenges.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal opinion declaring all daily online fantasy sports platforms illegal because they involve betting on sports—this move follows a request by lawmakers amid debates over sports wagering.

The opinion is expected to spur court challenges and legislative action that could affect companies like Underdog Fantasy, which earns about 10% of its revenue from the state.

Salinas Valley Health Cardiologist Dr. Timothy Albert said heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women, yet many are unaware of its warning signs.

He noted symptoms like chest pressure, shortness of breath, or feeling very tired — and urged women to learn their risk factors and get a calcium score test for early detection.

Four Hartnell players earned beach volleyball scholarships for the coming fall—Jordyn Pascone and Paige Mason will join Hawaii Pacific University while Theresa Habrik goes to Tarleton State University and Katie Barclay attends Hope International University after helping the Panthers win an indoor title.

North Salinas High junior Clara Adams (who set two track records in the 200- and 400-meter sprints at the AAU West Coast championships in Reno) will compete in her seventh Junior Olympics.

Her record-setting achievement at the nationals paves the way for more international contests.

California Rodeo Salinas

6 PM - 11 PM — Salinas Sports Complex — Cost info not available — Experience California's largest rodeo with over a century of tradition and excitement.

IndyCar Grand Prix of Monterey - Saturday

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — Tickets available — Experience thrilling IndyCar action at the iconic Laguna Seca track.

Watsonville Strawberry Festival Kickoff

Evening — Watsonville City Plaza — Cost details not provided — Experience the excitement with live entertainment and carnival rides as the festival begins.

Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival

11 AM – 8 PM — Watsonville City Plaza — Fun Run Registration Required — Experience carnival attractions and delicious strawberry treats at a family-friendly event.