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  • How Monterey Bay FC’s newest midfielder could change next season

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monterey Bay Signs Midfielder Eduardo (oursportscentral.com) — Seaside-based Monterey Bay FC has signed 24-year-old midfielder Eduardo “Lalo” Blancas to a multi-year deal as the club builds its roster for the 2026 USL Championship season. Blancas arrives after a standout year with AV ALTA FC and previous success with The Town FC, reuniting with head coach Jordan Stewart and aiming to boost Monterey Bay’s playoff push.
   

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  • Joby to Expand U.S. Manufacturing by 2027 (avweb.com)

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