Good morning, Salinas.

At Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, the 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo was named Best of Show after a day of judging, with Penny and Lee Anderson Sr. from Naples earning the honor.

Lee’s win marked his second victory after a 2022 win with a 1932 Dusenberg Model J Figoni Sports Torpedo, and Fritz Burkard of the Pearl Collection owns the car.

College interns introduced the six-month 'From StreetFront to StoreFront' pilot program at a recent Salinas City Council meeting to use vacant properties along Main Street between 100 and 300 to boost local business, and the city will act as master lease holder by offering a reduced rent rate and a grant to pop-up businesses — measures that may expand to other areas if successful.

A bill called AB 1454, authored by Salinas Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, would shift California schools to evidence-based reading instruction—focusing on phonics and structured literacy—and give school districts more flexibility in choosing materials.

The measure passed several committees and now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee today, marking a key step in California's ongoing reading debates.

Coach Steve Zenk is three wins away from breaking the Salinas school record and holds a 43—3 record in seven seasons with the Gabilan Division.

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.