Good morning, Salinas.

Senior advocate Liza Horvath advises families to share that estate plans and a professional trustee are in place, while leaving out extra detail that might cause disputes—especially during holiday gatherings.

Dr. John Goldman, an infectious disease specialist with UPMC, warned that respiratory virus season is underway and urged Salinas residents to wash their hands, get flu and COVID shots—especially if over 65—and call a doctor immediately if they experience severe symptoms like shortness of breath, dizziness, or confusion.

Carmel Middle School student Henry Bartle (14) placed fourth at the National Middle School Cross Country Championships in Louisville.

He overtook 32 runners over the final two kilometers and finished the 4k race in (13:17.0).

MPC’s Mary Hooper finished eighth overall at the State Community College cross country championships in Fresno—earning All-American honors for her strong performance.

Monterey Peninsula College football lost 20 to 14 to American River in the Gridiron Classic Bowl game Saturday—ending a season marked by growth and tough losses.

Coach Adrian Gallegos said he plans to improve the offense and add bigger players by summer.

The Monterey Herald released its final boys’ cross country rankings (placing Monte Vista as No. 1, Salinas as No. 2, and North County as No. 3) and also named bubble teams (Carmel, King City, Greenfield, Stevenson, and Watsonville) in the list.