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Gonzales and Greenfield high schools hosted their graduations Saturday at their respective stadiums, which were packed with loved ones celebrating the Spartan and Bruin...

Monterey County sees sharp rise in whooping cough cases

Local News

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County public health officials are urging residents to stay current on pertussis vaccinations following a sharp increase in reported cases...

South Monterey County players earn all-league honors in baseball, softball

Sports

SALINAS VALLEY — King City High baseball players Jacoby Chavez and Joel Pina were named the Offensive Player of the Year and the Pitcher...

Funny Papers Again Column | Rick’s Flag Fluttering O’er a Flagging Nation

Opinion

I found Rick’s flag in seven minutes. The chances of that happening were one in over 220; sizable odds at any gaming house or...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 10, 2026

Local News

Soledad Chamber secures nearly $400K for employee training SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce was awarded nearly $400,000 from the California Employment Training Panel on...

$30K reward offered in Soledad robbery investigation

Crime Reports

SOLEDAD — GardaWorld Cash is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for...

OPINION

Funny Papers Again Column | Rick’s Flag Fluttering O’er a Flagging Nation

June 10, 2026

I found Rick’s flag in seven minutes. The chances of that happening were one in over 220; sizable odds at any gaming house or racetrack. This happened on Memorial Day in Greenfield, where 122 military personnel are interned in town and 80 interned at the park, each with a...