Tag: Monterey County
Drone threat claims prompt calls to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY — An intelligence alert suggesting a possible drone attack on California prompted numerous calls to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday,...
Hartnell presents 20th Annual STEAM Family Science Day this Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation and the K-12 STEAM Programs present the 20th Annual STEAM Family Science Day on Saturday, March 14, from...
Greenfield Youth Council launches traffic safety campaign
GREENFIELD — In response to growing concerns about distracted driving and pedestrian safety, the Greenfield Youth Council (GFYC) has launched a new initiative aimed...
Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships this year
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is offering more than $1.5 million in student scholarships for 2026, with applications due next...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 11, 2026
King City seeks input on Salinas River trail expansion
KING CITY — The City of King and Monterey County are seeking public input on plans...
Jury convicts Greenfield man of child molestation
GREENFIELD — A Monterey County jury has convicted a 34-year-old Greenfield man of five counts of child molestation, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office...
Soledad man found guilty in 2010 murder of ex-girlfriend
SOLEDAD — A Monterey County jury has found Noel Ledesma, 44, formerly of Soledad and Yuma, Ariz., guilty of first-degree murder in the 2010...
South County Trashion Show returns March 19 with ‘Red, White &...
SALINAS VALLEY — Creativity, sustainability and community spirit will take center stage March 19 at the 2026 South County Trashion Show, Alliance on Aging’s...
Guest Column | When Women Exit the Workforce, the Economy Pays...
Across the United States — and around the world — women are quietly exiting the workforce. Some leave abruptly after hostile workplace experiences. Others...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 6, 2026
County to unveil Covid-19 memorial, honor losses
SALINAS — Monterey County will host a ceremony Tuesday, March 10, to unveil a countywide Covid-19 Memorial Garden...
Local News
Highway 101 paving project to begin south of Greenfield, lane closures...
GREENFIELD — A paving project on Highway 101, from the Jolon Road undercrossing near King City to just north of Lagomarsino Avenue near Greenfield, is...
