Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
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🏘️ Community
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have arrived in Salinas to perform at the 45th California International Airshow this weekend.
Six pilots will showcase F-16 jets that can reach 18,000 feet, and admission costs $33 for children and $50 for adults - free for children 5 and under and active-duty military.
Several Target stores on the Central Coast, including the Salinas location at 1640 N.
Main St., will host Pokémon's 30th anniversary fan event on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.—the event features card draws, giveaways, themed photo spots, and a demo of Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2.
🎭 Culture
The Monterey County Historical Society presents Rancho Day at the Boronda Adobe History Center in Salinas this Saturday, Sept.
26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will feature historic re-enactments, demonstrations, food trucks, and live music that bring 19th century California to life.
The 69th Monterey Jazz Festival begins today at the Monterey County Fairgrounds and runs through Sunday, Sept.
27, featuring top bands including Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and student performances with educational programs for young musicians.
🎓 Education
Imagination Library invites families to donate on Give Like Dolly Day today to support free monthly book programs for children from birth to age 5.
The initiative, endorsed by local officials, coincides with state recognition of Dolly Parton Day honoring her legacy.
🌲 Environment
Marine Mammal Center in Monterey Bay is preparing for a busy season as warming ocean waters from El Niño drive an early spike in sick sea lions; staff rescued a distressed animal on Thursday and are calling on volunteers to help with future rescues.
📰 Real Estate
Pajaro Valley Golf Club celebrates its 100th anniversary as Parks Legacy, the new owner, unveils plans for a major redevelopment that will add 160 townhomes, a clubhouse, and modern irrigation and wastewater systems to update the historic course in Royal Oaks.
🏈 Sports
Marina High defeated Rancho San Juan 43—22 today in a high school football game.
Denzel Garvin and Jaxon Key each scored two touchdowns to drive the win.
King City and Monte Vista Christian (nicknamed the Mustangs) will meet today as both teams hold a 4-0 record in this local matchup.
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