Good morning, Salinas.

The California State Board of Education approved a ballot measure for Nov.

3 that lets voters decide whether to split the current school district in King City and Greenfield into two unified districts serving students from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade.

Gardening expert Tom Karwin explains how ecological gardening helps local habitats by using native plants and water-saving techniques.

He highlights that Monterey Bay area gardens can support wildlife (birds, insects, and small mammals) and protect water quality while providing a beautiful, sustainable space.

No jackpot winner emerged in Saturday's drawing where numbers were 8, 10, 14, 45, 59 and 5, so the jackpot climbs to $478 million for today’s drawing (cash option $212.2 million) with 95,018 tickets winning lower prizes.

Former Stevenson four-sport standout Evan Johnson (rated the nation’s No. 4 returning cornerback for BYU) continues to impress college football fans with his top-tier performance.

MPC pitcher Fabio Bundi was taken in the 11th round of Sunday's MLB Amateur Draft by the Miami Marlins.

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.