Good morning, Salinas.

Today, as part of the California International Airshow, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds visited Ohana, a mental health facility for young patients, to share stories of teamwork and hope.

Lt. Col. Tyler Keener and his team stressed that no one should face challenges alone (their message offered encouragement).

On Thursday, a veterans stand down in Marina provided over 300 veterans with services including medical assistance, help with disability claims, clothing, and record clearing to support housing and employment goals.

Local organizers partnered with transportation services to help homebound veterans attend.

California designated Sept.

25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor the music icon's philanthropic legacy after bipartisan lawmakers co-wrote Senate Bill 931, which Gov. Newsom signed, and Monterey County sees over 3,800 local kids join her Imagination Library program each month.

Youth at Monterey Juvenile Hall and Homeboy Art Academy unveiled a 10 by 80 ft mural on Friday, Sept.

25 that honors two fallen juvenile institution officers; over 50 locals gathered to view the art. The mural—featuring birds, grapevines, and sunflowers—is the second project designed to foster healing.

Josiah Escort rushed for a county record seven touchdowns as Seaside high school football won 62 & 51 over Santa Cruz, with Seaside scoring its final 26 points in the closing period on Sunday, Sept.

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Dominic Pierini’s fourth touchdown pass with 23 seconds left gave MPC a 27-26 win over state-ranked Redwoods Saturday.

Head coach Adrian Gallegos (calling it his biggest win to date) said the Lobos will use an extra week to prepare for the National Valley Conference opener on Oct. 3.

Hartnell recorded its first shutout in seven years by blanking Contra Costa 36-0 in a college football game, marking a win that excites local supporters + energizes the season ahead.

Monterey Bay FC extended its winless streak to 12 after falling 3-2 to Lexington at Cardinale Stadium.

The team now hopes to break the drought in upcoming matches as they work to improve their season.

Thomas Ducker, a defensive lineman from Palma (raised in Pacific Grove), started his season at Harvard with six tackles and a pass break-up in the opener against Colgate.

He had 22 tackles and a sack last year and now looks to build on his strong performance.

Kirk and the Breakers ended a three-game losing streak with a one-point win while Pacific Grove, Stevenson, and Scotts Valley also secured season-closing victories in local non-league high school football games.