Good morning, Salinas.

A Hollister woman recalled her late brother, Flight 93 captain Jason Dahl, whose actions on 9/11 helped thwart hijackers and save lives (25 years later his courage still inspires local remembrance).

She remembered him as a kind, passionate pilot cherished by his family.

Past and future firefighters joined Mayor Dennis Donohue and local officials in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony outside the Salinas Fire Department on Friday morning — marking 25 years since the attacks.

Treebones Resort (near Highway 1 north of Gorda) is offering free showers and coffee to fire crews as they battle the nearly 80% contained Plaskett Fire; the resort will welcome guests back later this month once Highway 1 reopens.

Maya Cinemas closed Wednesday on 153 Main St. after more than 20 years serving downtown; Mayor Dennis Donohue said the city is in contact with the theater about next steps (discussion is underway).

Monterey Bay Aquarium will open its new bilingual Ocean in Motion exhibit on Nov.

7. The exhibit, designed for children ages 2 to 6, features interactive sea life displays + play areas to build empathy for ocean animals.

CAL FIRE reported the Plaskett Fire is at 29,942 acres and 79% contained, keeping Highway 1 closed from Mile Marker 19 to Los Burrows Road while Monterey County lowered an evacuation order to a warning.

A multi-agency meeting is planned Sept. 25 to discuss fire updates & Car Week impacts.

Salinas high school football lost to Valley Christian of San Jose today, dropping to 0-3 for the season— the second such streak in 18 years.

Hilmar beat Palma 24-21 in a high school football game when a field goal with four seconds left clinched the win, thrilling teammates and fans in a dramatic finish.

Former Carmel High outfielder Bo Iandoli earned co-MVP honors in the Great Plains Independence League this summer — he led the league with 64 hits after a strong freshman season at Regis University.

Thursday’s Monterey County football games ended with key results (exciting matchups set the stage) for weekend contests in local fields.

Teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday, offering fans lively local action.