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January 12, 2026

Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate in January 2026

Happy New Year! January is such a hopeful month because it represents a new beginning. What are you resolving to do this new year? 1....

Greenfield man sentenced to 25 years in prison for child molestation

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Miguel Rubio, 42, of Greenfield, to 25 years in prison for committing three counts of forcible lewd...

Tri-County Arts Councils host town hall to help shape California’s creative economy future

CENTRAL COAST — Together with Santa Barbara-based facilitator Hannah Jacobson Blumenfeld, San Benito County Arts Council, Arts Council Santa Cruz County and Arts Council...

Worthy to Print Column | It Happened in an Instant

There is a lot of pain in the Worthy home today. I’m going to try and let you know what has been happening. I’m...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 9, 2026

LAKE TALK KING CITY — A presentation titled ā€œWhat’s Under the Lake?ā€ is being offered Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the new King...

Community Foundation for Monterey County president/CEO to retire in 2026

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the planned retirement of long-time President/CEO Dan Baldwin, who will step down in...

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Happy New Year! January is such a hopeful month because it represents a new beginning. What are you resolving to do this new year? 1. The Winter Reading Club continues through January, so you still have time to sign up and get a free book. If you’ve finished your 6...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 2711:14 p.m. Mental Health Crisis on N. 3rd St. Nov. 282:30 p.m. Domestic Violence and...

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Basketball | South Monterey County teams compete in tournaments

SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High girls’ basketball team defeated King City 52-44 in the second day of the Ken Kline Basketball Tournament to finish...