Good morning, Salinas.

State lifeguards in Carmel are warning beachgoers about hazardous surf with sneaker waves and rip currents expected in coming days & they are introducing free life jacket stations at Carmel River Beach and Asilomar.

Visitors are urged to follow safety advice and avoid rocky areas.

AT&T received FCC approval to retire legacy landlines in California but state regulators continue to oppose the move + the company will begin cutting service on or after June 1 pending resolution of legal challenges.

Voters in King City and Greenfield will decide on Nov.

3 whether to merge their Union school districts (serving transitional kindergarten through 12th grade and dissolving the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District), marking the state's first dual school district unification.

Gonzales High School announced its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class, including six athletes, one coach and one team, with a ceremony set for later this year at the school.

NOAA now expects an 81% chance for a very strong El Niño — forecast updated July 8 predicts an October peak with impacts lasting into spring, including wetter winters, flooding, and coastal storm risks in California.

A 3.5 earthquake shook a remote part of San Benito County early Thursday morning along the San Andreas Fault (USGS data) and was felt in areas including Salinas, Monterey and Santa Cruz with no reports of damage or injuries.

On Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved $6 million in state and federal funds to begin planning a new water treatment facility in San Lucas.

The funds will pay for a test well and initial drilling to support Phase one of the $23 million project — further financing will be sought for completion.

Kelsey Pfendler broke records by rowing over 2,400 miles from Monterey to Hawaii in 43 days — she completed the journey last Friday and raised funds for a nonprofit that supports Grand Canyon river guides.

Harold Lusk Jr. earned a football scholarship to the University of Arizona after switching from backup quarterback to free safety last fall at MPC.

He will play free safety for the Wildcats next season.

Miranda Lambert Concert

5-8 p.m. — Salinas Sports Complex — Cashless venue — Experience the powerful voice of country rock star Miranda Lambert live in concert.

California Rodeo Salinas

Daytime and evening events — Salinas Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of professional rodeo with over 110 years of tradition in sunny California.