Good morning, Salinas.

Ace Hardware in Salinas is offering early Labor Day grill deals with discounts up to $160 on top brands (Weber, Traeger, and Blackstone) as select grills go on sale through Sept.

9 and the full sale runs through Sept. 14.

Hartnell College announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class today — honoring select alumni recognized for their significant contributions — during a campus ceremony.

Highway 1 is closed near Big Sur as Cal Fire crews strengthen control lines, deploy hand crews, engines, heavy equipment, 14 helicopters and two fixed wing aircraft to protect structures from the ongoing Timber and Plaskett Fires.

Drivers should plan extra time for travel.

Marine Mammal Center crews rescued 15 to 20 sea lions showing signs of domoic acid poisoning near Moss Landing and Castroville — and they are investigating a surge in coastal illnesses.

Experts advise residents to call for help if they see a distressed animal.

The preseason top 10 volleyball rankings place the Salinas Cowboys third amid tough competition.

The ranking notes that despite graduation cost two key players, the core stays poised to vie for a fifth title in six seasons (with other local teams like Harbor and Scotts Valley also in the mix).