Good morning, Salinas.

Local experts and board members from Salinas met at Cal State Monterey Bay’s University Center to discuss AI regulation and urged local governments to set new safety protocols after recent data center bans and high-profile AI incidents — calling for swift, values-based reform in oversight.

California public health officials warned of possible measles exposure after an unvaccinated passenger traveled on Amtrak trains and buses through six counties from Sept.10 to Sept.14.

Affected transit stations are advised to monitor symptoms and contact a doctor if needed (none on the Central Coast have been affected).

In Friday’s game, Palma tight end Bernie Phillips made a leaping grab to help secure a 44 to 8 league opener win over Monterey, while King City advanced to a 4 to 0 record with a win over Aptos.

The local scoreboard also featured top girls’ and boys’ cross country rankings.

College football action saw MPC rally with a strong second half to beat American River 35-11 — Hartnell also fell at Feather River in a separate contest.

On Saturday, Watsonville upset Stevenson in high school football at Stevenson’s home field + Stevenson failed to score in the second half, leading Watsonville to a 13-7 win.

Monterey Bay FC lost 1-0 to Charleston as the team's winless road streak reached 26 games.

The result raises pressure ahead of upcoming matches.

Riley Imamura leads Dartmouth women’s volleyball team with 69 kills across six matches and will help open Ivy League play on Sept.

26. The 5-foot-11 former Herald Volleyball Player of the Year adds 42 digs, 10 blocks, and 11 assists (demonstrating her versatile skills).

King City won 28-14 over Aptos to move to a 4-0 record and extend its winning streak to 13 games; in a separate matchup, Josiah Escort scored four touchdowns as Seaside beat Gonzales.