Good morning, Salinas.

Maya Cinemas in Salinas closed its theater after 20 years because rising costs and challenging business conditions made operations unsustainable.

The closure reflects ongoing pressures in the local business environment.

Maya Cinemas will reopen its downtown theater on Oct.

9 as local officials & partners plan to add new event uses & extra lighting after hours following its financial closure.

Maya Cinemas in downtown Salinas will reopen on Oct.

9 after unexpectedly closing last Wednesday, thanks to support from the local business community.

Community support and local sponsors helped bring back the annual El Grito Festival in East Salinas on Sunday after funding and security challenges forced its cancellation.

Attendees celebrated its cultural significance — the event marked a return to a cherished local tradition.

Three wildfires continued to burn across California.

In Monterey County, the Timber Fire burned over 25,000 acres and the Plaskett Fire nearly 30,000 acres; Highway 1 reopened after crews focused on control lines amid evacuations and warnings.

PG&E joined forces with the Marina Fire Department and Monterey County Fire Department to hold its 94th joint safety exercise that simulated a coordinated emergency response on Sept.

9 in Marina.

Salinas High defeated Hollister 26-0 in a Gabilan Division flag football game at The Pit; strong plays by quarterback Lyla Garcia and linebacker Liza Edeza helped boost the team’s season hopes.

The North Salinas High Vikings hosted the Sobrato Bulldogs in a homecoming game during Week 3 of High School Playbook Blitz 2026 in Salinas, highlighting local football excitement on the Central Coast.