Good morning, Salinas.

Maya Cinemas closed its doors in Salinas after 20 years due to rising expenses, leaving a longtime community landmark without a replacement.

Local officials expressed hope another theater operator will fill the downtown space + further planning details are pending.

Retailers and brands are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by launching collections featuring traditional Lotería games, collectible Barbie items, and a Metro by T-Mobile Tajín giveaway starting Sept.

15 in town. Community members can honor their heritage with products that showcase cherished traditions + pride.

Monterey County's Bye Bye Mattress recycling program recycled nearly 2 million mattresses last year and kept 822,000 lbs of discarded mattresses out of landfills — a Sept.

10 event in Salinas, Gonzales and King City showcased new plans to repurpose recycled foam and steel into products like cell phone cases.

On Wednesday, firefighters near Big Sur said that a drone disrupted helicopter support for the Timber Fire, causing air support to be grounded.

With triple-digit heat and low humidity forecast, authorities are urging drone users to stay clear while officials search for the operators (wary of further fire risks).

Monterey-Salinas Transit offers Uber vouchers for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities in Prunedale, Pajaro, Castroville and other areas.

Riders pay $3 per ride to receive up to 10 vouchers a month, each adding $14 to their Uber wallet in a pilot funded by Measure Q and Uber (contributing $50K).

Salinas started the season 0-2 but stays confident, recalling how a similar start once led to winning the Gabilan Division title.

Coaches and fans now expect the team to overcome the rough start as the season unfolds.

Today, at 1 p.m., Monterey Peninsula College hosts Santa Rosa in a college football preview while Siskiyous meets Hartnell, with both teams looking to adjust their play after recent mixed results.