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Good morning, Salinas. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Salinas hosted the 44th California International Airshow this past weekend even though the Blue Angels did not appear due to a government shutdown — organizers hired new civilian acts such as historic stunt pilots and planes used in past events. Executive director Harry Wardwell said the show raised money for local charities — noting it has given nearly $9 million since 1981.  Monterey Herald

CULTURE NEWS

  • Dudley Bynoe, a San Jose firefighter who fought for social justice, died on Christmas Day leaving many untold stories of courage. His wife, Linda Turner Bynoe, published his book — They Call Me Trusty: A Black Firefighter’s Fight for Social Justice — to honor his legacy and share his message, with it available in July.  Monterey Herald

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District hosted a countywide Special Olympics soccer competition at Seaside High on Friday, October 3, with eight elementary schools competing in games and skills challenges. MPUSD Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh said the event celebrated inclusion—highlighting a partnership with Special Olympics Northern California.  Monterey Herald

SPORTS NEWS

  • Stevenson's sailing team earned top 10 finishes at the Northern California Regatta in the San Francisco Bay—Patrick O’Hara finished second in the gold division with Marc Cheung and seventh with Dillan Spence while other sailors placed between fifth and 13th.  Monterey Herald

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Luis Angel The Skinny in Salinas

    8 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electric atmosphere as Luis Angel The Skinny takes the stage for an unforgettable night of regional music.

    Sat, 11/1/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.

~ Les Brown

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