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Retired Greenfield teacher becomes new trustee

GREENFIELD — Dee Heckman has been appointed as the newest member of the Greenfield Union School District Board of Trustees. Heckman, a retired teacher from...

Soledad Unified School District selects new superintendent

SOLEDAD — Soledad Unified School District recently announced that Randy Bangs has been chosen as the district’s superintendent, effective July 1. Bangs served as interim...

State budget includes $5 million for Gonzales teen center

GONZALES — California’s state budget includes $15 million for essential public safety projects in five communities of the 12th Senate District, with $5 million...

Soledad unveils area’s first roundabout intersection

SOLEDAD — A new roundabout at the intersection of East Street and Metz Road in Soledad was unveiled to the public with a ribbon...

Gonzales youth commissioners discuss civic involvement

GONZALES — Two youth from Gonzales recently participated in a virtual workshop examining the relationship between civic engagement, population health, youth participation and health...

South Monterey County school districts join forces to increase work-based learning...

SALINAS VALLEY — In an unprecedented collaboration between South County Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, more than 25 teachers from Gonzales Unified School District,...

Guest Column | Creating an Impact in Many Fields

As we strive to develop a replacement workforce to continue supporting California’s economy, the Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD) is committed...

Greenfield Library offers free meals, activity bags for youth

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Library will distribute free grab-and-go meals and activity bags for children 18 and younger every Thursday through July 8 to help...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 30, 2021

MEN’S HEALTH SALINAS — Two board-certified physicians specializing in radiation oncology and family medicine are taking part in the latest Ask the Experts virtual events...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 28, 2021

BRUSH FIRE KING CITY — A brush fire started in the Salinas River bed off Highway 101 and Jolon Road in King City at about...

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Assault rifle in bag

Detectives recover assault rifle after Soledad probationer arrest

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives recovered an unlawfully possessed assault rifle and additional ammunition following a probation-related arrest and subsequent search warrant service,...