Good morning, Salinas.

Whalefall, a new thriller filmed across Monterey County, portrays a young diver’s narrow escape from an 80-foot whale near Monastery Beach.

The film, which brought nearly $930,000 in local production spending, opened Oct. 15 and may spark increased interest in diving + ocean conservation.

Tahra Goraya writes that rising tourism will boost local business — bringing new revenue and spurring demand for responsible growth.

She notes that a future peak season calls for careful planning from community leaders.

Salinas officials today rolled out an updated emergency plan to boost community preparedness as local No Kings rallies encourage early voting.

The measures aim to keep residents informed and safe amid Monterey Bay’s busy week.

Compass Church on Padre Drive in Salinas broke ground on a duplex to offer affordable housing for pastoral staff—local firms are handling the design, financing, and construction, with completion expected next year.

Marina High School won a 23-7 football game over Gonzales—Jaxon Key threw two touchdown passes to help secure the team’s fourth straight win.

Eli Dukes returned after a seven-week break by rushing for two touchdowns, helping Palma beat North Salinas 42-12 in a recent high school game.

The win marked a strong comeback on the field.

Northrop Kirk ran for two touchdowns as Pacific Grove snapped a six-game home losing streak with a 29-12 win over Stevenson.

The Seaside Spartans improved to a 5-1 record after losing their first two games in Thursday's matchup, keeping playoff hopes alive as they built momentum for the season.