Shutdown grounds Blue Angels; Salinas Airshow goes on with civilians

Shutdown grounds Blue Angels; Salinas Airshow goes on with civilians

The Salinas airshow will continue without performances from the Blue Angels and U.S. military due to the government shutdown, but other attractions will still be featured.

Blue Angels, military aircraft out of Salinas, California airshow due to government shutdown

By Tim Fang The Blue Angels and other military aircraft will not be participating at this weekend’s California International Airshow in Salinas, as the government shutdown that began on Wednesday continues without a resolution. Organizers of the airshow confirmed to CBS News Bay Area on Thursday that the flight demonstration squadron was leaving the Salinas Municipal Airport where the show is taking place and were heading back to their home base…