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CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....

Garage fire contained in Greenfield; no injuries reported

Crime Reports

GREENFIELD — A structure fire early Friday morning was contained to a garage thanks to a rapid, multi-agency response, according to the Greenfield Police...

‘Every Story Counts’ initiative invites Monterey County library users to share experiences

Local News

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) will take part in a statewide effort this month aimed at capturing how Californians use and...

Central Coast hospitals seek donors during upcoming blood drives

Local News

CENTRAL COAST — Local hospitals are urging community members to donate blood during a series of multi-day drives this month, as January typically brings...

Guest Column | Building the Future of Rural Healthcare: Investing in Our Students Today

Opinion

As a rural healthcare system here in South Monterey County, it is clear that our long-term strength depends on the next generation who will...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 23, 2026

Local News

TRUTH ACT SALINAS — Monterey County Board of Supervisors will hold a TRUTH Act presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in its Chambers...

OPINION

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha

Guest Column | Building the Future of Rural Healthcare: Investing in Our Students Today

January 23, 2026

As a rural healthcare system here in South Monterey County, it is clear that our long-term strength depends on the next generation who will one day walk our halls as doctors, nurses, technologists, engineers and healthcare leaders. With this in mind, this year, Mee Memorial proudly partnered with the South...