Good morning, Salinas.

Motorlux at Monterey Jet Center kicked off Car Week on Aug 14th with a sold-out crowd that saw exotic cars and luxury jets, and Shelby American unveiled its new Super-Snake-R—featuring 850 horses and a blend of modern technology with classic Shelby style.

Ten student-athletes from Monterey County received $39,000 in scholarships from the Gen Giammanco Foundation to support their college athletic careers — awardees include track, volleyball, golf, football, and lacrosse players noted for state meet performances.

The foundation also donated $10,000 in equipment and uniforms to local schools and will host the Gen Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 22 at Corral De Tierra Country Club.

The California Public Utilities Commission approved Cal Am Water’s plan to build a desalination plant on the Monterey Peninsula—aiming to ease a 30-year water shortage—even though 28 of 165 speakers opposed the proposal.

Cal Am said they will start construction by the end of this year following a 4-0 vote with one commissioner recused.

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is underway this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with racing starting today and continuing through Saturday.

The event began on Wednesday and features 14 classes of vintage cars plus over 50 historic and modern F‑1 cars celebrating Formula One’s 75th anniversary — with a new IROC class racing for the first time since 2006.

Monterey County Board of Supervisors declared August 19 as Clara Adams Day to honor Salinas track star Clara Adams — a record breaker and national champion — with a recognition event at 10:30 a.m. at the County Government Center.

Pat Travers Band Concert

8:30 PM - 2:30 AM — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night featuring the legendary Pat Travers Band and opening act Bad Machine.

Flower Arranging Workshop

3-5 p.m. — Cesar Chavez Library — Free entry — Let your creativity bloom with stunning arrangements using organic flowers like dahlias.

Alicia Villareal Live Concert

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience a captivating live performance by the renowned singer whose career spans decades.

Monterey County Fair

5 PM – 11 PM — Monterey County Fairgrounds — Admission varies — Celebrate the local culture with rides, food, and entertainment at this family-friendly fair.