Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
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🏘️ Community
The 45th annual Salinas Air Show will showcase skilled pilots including the Thunderbirds at Salinas Airport this weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy flying displays, a monster truck show, historic aircraft tours, and local food booths (with free admission for children under five and active military).
Monterey Regional Airport will launch Delta Air Lines nonstop flights to Los Angeles and Salt Lake City beginning Dec.
19. City leaders secure nearly $2.9 million in grants to connect separated bike lanes on North Fremont Street with regional trails (6 to 12 months) after community input yields final design.
🎭 Culture
Monterey Jazz Festival celebrated its 69th anniversary this past weekend at the Monterey Fairgrounds with over 100 artists performing and honoring the 100th birth anniversaries of jazz legends John Coltrane and Miles Davis.
The Monterey Jazz Festival will open Friday, Sept.
25 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds with robust ticket sales and donations driving renewed interest from younger fans — a turnaround following two deficit years.
Monterey Jazz Festival 2026 will take place in Monterey County, featuring live jazz performances and interactive sessions for music fans.
The event is organized by Monterey County NOW (serving areas like Big Sur and Pacific Grove) to promote independent thought and community spirit.
🎓 Education
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District will exit state receivership after repaying its $13M emergency loan + meeting state standards, with a celebration scheduled at King City High School on Wednesday, Sept.
30.
Local unions and educators launched a mobile English pilot program on June 28 to help Salinas Valley truck drivers keep their licenses amid tighter federal rules, with 60 drivers participating.
Drivers can register at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Teamsters hall in Salinas (for busy schedules).
🏥 Health
Animal Control officers rescued a dog from a cactus patch and took it to a local veterinary clinic, where staff removed cactus spines and began treating the animal — which had likely gone several days without food.
Relay for Life of Salinas Valley held an event downtown today to honor cancer survivors, remember those lost and raise funds to support research and local programs.
The free event brings the community together in a continuing tradition supporting vital health initiatives.
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