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June 19, 2026

Guest Column | California’s Latino Students Shouldn’t Pay for the Failures of the Past

Latino students are California’s present and future, now making up the majority of our public classrooms. Recognizing this reality, our state has invested in...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 19, 2026

Rodeo, Monterey Bay FC partner for ā€˜Boots on the Pitch’ SEASIDE — California Rodeo Salinas and Monterey Bay FC have partnered to present ā€œBoots on...

Black bear sighting prompts police response in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue. Officers...

Salinas Valley Health’s Diaper Drive helps ease burden for local families

SALINAS VALLEY — For the fifth consecutive year, Salinas Valley Health employees and community members came together during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month to...

Leitzinger appointed Monterey County Superior Court judge

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by...

Soledad High celebrates 340 graduates at 2026 commencement

SOLEDAD — Graduation day at Soledad High School brought thousands of people to Gene Martin Stadium bright and early Saturday morning for the 26th...

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Latino students are California’s present and future, now making up the majority of our public classrooms. Recognizing this reality, our state has invested in programs like bilingual education and English learner support — serving nearly 1 in 5 California students who require English language assistance, the majority of whom...

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Black bear sighting prompts police response in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue. Officers...

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Salinas Regional Sports Authority named 2026 Nonprofit of the Year

SALINAS VALLEY — Sen. John Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17,...