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GONZALES — Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) voted unanimously last week to approve the Vista Lucia Reorganization, marking a major milestone for...

California Rodeo Salinas gives more than $919K to local organizations

Local News

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas distributed more than $919,000 to local nonprofits, youth organizations, Western heritage groups and other community programs over the...

Guest Column | Protecting Your Golden Years: Spotting Fraud and Scam Red Flags

Opinion

Scams have gotten very sophisticated over the years, and the perpetrators are constantly inventing new ways to trick people. Sadly, older adults are frequent...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Wacky Prep Football Season Gets Even Whackier, and XC Runners Stay On Course

High School Sports

In this week’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will revisit Week 5 of high school and junior college football. Then they'll chat with Scotts...

Guest Column | South County, We Have Stories. Now We Have a Film Festival

Opinion

The Pinnacles Film Festival began with a simple question: How do we make space in South Monterey County for people to tell their stories...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 2, 2026

Local News

Key for a Cure announces 2026 Warrior Award recipients SALINAS — A Key for a Cure Foundation has announced Jayaan Nasta and Wyatt Ann Ingersoll...

operation freedom paws, northern california non-profit, service dog training

OPINION

Guest Column | Protecting Your Golden Years: Spotting Fraud and Scam Red Flags

October 5, 2026

Scams have gotten very sophisticated over the years, and the perpetrators are constantly inventing new ways to trick people. Sadly, older adults are frequent targets. Scams targeting people over 60 account for $28.3 billion in annual losses. Shockingly, $20.5 billion of that is likely never reported to the authorities,...