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KING CITY — Communities across South Monterey County will join together Saturday, Aug. 8, for the inaugural Paint the Valley Purple campaign, a valley-wide...

Ice cream vendors aim to keep Soledad cool during summertime

Business

SOLEDAD — Since the beginning of summer, Ariel Dayam has been driving her high-roof cargo van every Sunday blaring the classic jingle “Turkey in...

Human remains found in two Monterey County locations, sheriff says (UPDATED)

Crime Reports

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate incidents involving the discovery of human remains last Saturday in north Monterey County...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Aug. 6, 2026

Local News

Film festival submissions deadline approaches KING CITY — Independent filmmakers have until Aug. 10 to submit their work for consideration in the inaugural Pinnacles Film...

Gonzales Athletic Hall of Fame honors Hiserman’s legacy

Sports

GONZALES — Former Gonzales High standout and University of Washington track and field head coach Stan Hiserman will be inducted posthumously into the 2026...

Greenfield felon arrested after loaded handgun found during traffic stop

Crime Reports

GREENFIELD — A Greenfield man was arrested Tuesday night after Monterey County Sheriff's Office deputies found a loaded handgun during a traffic stop in...

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OPINION

Funny Papers Again Column | Over and Out

August 5, 2026

For some of the planet’s inhabitants, there is a deep connection between humankind and florakind; florakind being a word I just made up, my definition including all the earth’s forests consisting of all species of trees in the world. An individual who, according to definition, “is fond of, or...