Good morning, Salinas.

On Saturday, a bull riding event sparked a viral video showing troubling treatment of a bull, prompting the California Rodeo Association to bar the renter from future events at the Salinas Sports Complex — the organization said the actions contradicted its long-standing animal care standards.

Don Albertson, a veteran of three wars, turned 100 with a parade of classic cars and motorcycles outside his Salinas home on Sunday.

Family members spanning five generations gathered to honor his service — a milestone celebrated with warmth and pride.

The Big Sur Land Trust transferred 84 acres near Highway 68 to the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation, fulfilling its goal of returning land to tribal ownership.

Tribal leaders said the property (acquired in 2024) will serve as a gathering space for celebrating Ohlone culture.

DNA Wraps in Marina is busy prepping vehicles from exotic supercars to daily drivers for Monterey Car Week with tint shipments arriving almost daily ahead of the event.

The shop is also readying a McLaren and a yellow-wrapped GTR to be shown at Exotics on Broadway.

Families on the Monterey Peninsula are adjusting their morning routines as school starts and Car Week adds extra traffic today.

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District advises leaving 30 minutes early (extra planning may help reduce tardiness).

A new educational video explains California's water sources, how water moves through infrastructure, and the role of conservation for local farms (a vital link to our community's future).

Monterey Peninsula College launched the Honor Grant Program to help students training as nurses, firefighters and EMTs by easing financial burdens.

Local donors fund the program, which intends to let students focus on their studies and later give back as first responders.

School districts in Salinas and nearby areas will begin the 2026-27 school year on different dates, with many starting on Aug.

5 and others beginning later through early September. Parents are advised to check with each school (for details on orientation and transportation).

A high pressure ridge keeps interior counties dangerously hot today as temperatures in Southern Monterey County and higher elevations are expected to hit the 90s+ while coastal communities enjoy cooler conditions from the marine layer.

Forecast models indicate a brief midweek cooldown before another warming trend later in the week.

Scientists from Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute discovered a new species with tadpole-like tentacles during a 10-day mission near the Channel Islands.

The creature was found 6,000 feet deep off the coast and its glowing lure may attract prey — a find that expands our view of deep-sea life.

Parking signs will be installed this week at Bixby Bridge ahead of Classic Car Week from Aug.

10–16 — Monterey County’s board of supervisors enacts a 12-month parking moratorium to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety.