Good morning, Salinas.

Salinas Valley offers a look into its most haunted places and eerie paranormal legends as local stories blend history and mystery.

This feature explores ghost tales (based on community lore) tied to quiet roads, historic buildings and school campuses.

Graham Kent, founder of the AlertWildfire network, urges homeowners in fire-prone areas to prepare their properties this fall as low humidity and strong winds raise fire risks; he advises removing flammable landscaping (which also protects neighboring homes) to better guard against destructive blazes.

Monterey County issued an advisory at Carmel Beach on Thursday after Oct.

12 samples showed high bacteria levels. Officials say the beach will remain off-limits for swimming + contact until tests confirm safe conditions under state guidelines.

Community college football heats up on Saturday as Sacramento City College meets Monterey Peninsula College at 1 p.m. and Hartnell takes on Cabrillo at 6 p.m. in key matchups for local fans.

Monterey County football games are scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday with matchups like Carmel at Soquel and North Salinas vs. Palma, and community college games slated for Saturday.

The Herald’s Top 10 (with Soquel first, Palma second and Salinas third) rounds out the update.

Monterey native and PGA Tour veteran Bobby Clampett backs a First Tee youth golf initiative to help young players build skills that may lead to careers and scholarships — a program serving 13,000 golfers annually.

This effort aims to provide a strong foundation for success on and off the course.

Fleet receiver Nyziah Hunter recorded his first collegiate rushing touchdown last week at Nebraska, marking a milestone for the Salinas native.