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SALINAS — Maddi Borland was crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2026 following two days of competition at the Salinas Sports Complex and Monterey County...

Cal Fire, local partners unite to promote fireworks safety

Crime Reports

CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire is reminding all Californians that there is zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, which includes the sale, purchase, possession, transportation or...

CRU Winery announces 3rd annual Chowder Cook-Off Contest

Focus on Agriculture

SOLEDAD — CRU Winery is building upon the success of its annual Chowder Cook-Off and expanding its hunt for the best chowder recipe nationwide. Now...

Soledad cancels 4th of July fireworks show amid budget constraints

Local News

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks show this year, citing budget constraints and the need to prioritize...

ArtWorks @Salinas summer exhibition highlights Guardiola’s work

Local News

SALINAS — ArtWorks @Salinas will open its summer exhibition, “Sometimes I’m Glad I Exist,” featuring mixed media works by artist Valerie Guardiola, from July...

Track and Field | Gonzales High celebrates historic track season

Sports

GONZALES — Gonzales High School track and field team completed the season with an awards night and banquet on June 15. While the event...

OPINION

Funny Papers Again Column | My Friend Rick and My Country Celebrate Freedom

July 1, 2026

Disappointment to the point of anger. That is a rare emotion for me, but it was what surfaced the other week when I saw Rick on the front page of the Rustler. If you haven’t been living in a vacuum, you know Rick was the maintenance supervisor at Salinas...