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GREENFIELD — A multi-agency traffic safety operation conducted Thursday in South Monterey County resulted in 190 traffic stops, 142 citations and several arrests, according...

California Rodeo Salinas honors 7 scholarship recipients for 2026

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SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas has recognized seven students as recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, honoring their academic achievement, leadership and community...

Guest Column | The Beauty of Monterey County Is Its People, Carried Forward by the Promise We Make to Their Future

Opinion

When I first moved to California, people often told me I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Now when...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 12, 2026

Local News

Lopez hosts community listening session in King City KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez will be hosting a community listening session on Monday,...

Soledad’s Music in the Park returns for second year

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SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will bring back its Music in the Park series this summer, offering residents and visitors three evenings of live...

Wrestling | Gonzales grappler wins state title

Sports

GONZALES — Fairview Middle School student Izzie Pacheco of Gonzales won the Freestyle State Championship on May 30 at the Selland Arena at Fresno. Pacheco...

OPINION

Guest Column | The Beauty of Monterey County Is Its People, Carried Forward by the Promise We Make to Their Future

June 12, 2026

When I first moved to California, people often told me I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Now when people say that, I pause before agreeing. Yes, the coastline is breathtaking. The rolling hills, the ocean views, the green fields and the natural landscape...