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Guest Column | Let’s Move District 18 into the Future with...

The vast majority of American politicians are in the business of kicking the can down the road, with one notable exception: Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren. I...
Scams

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against government impersonation scams

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents of online scams that have been hitting the community. The scams begin...
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Monterey County announces important dates for Presidential Primary Election

MONTEREY COUNTY — The March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election is almost here, and there are a couple of things voters should know to...
News Briefs

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 2, 2024

LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey’s annual Legislative Workshop is set for Friday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The...

Monterey County: Whistleblower lawsuit accuses current sheriff, former undersheriff of official...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was...
Cannabis marijuana

Monterey County looks to eliminate prior cultivation requirement for outdoor cannabis...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors narrowly voted Jan. 9 to make changes to its outdoor cannabis cultivation pilot program, allowing growers...
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City of Soledad welcomes new Community and Economic Development team members

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has introduced three new additions to the Community and Economic Development team: Kao Nou Yang as the director, Beatriz...
Salinas Project Homekey

Salinas Project Homekey housing projects derailed, funds missing

SALINAS — California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit last week against the developer of Salinas’ troubled Step Up Project Homekey motel conversions,...
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California bills for affordable housing, reproductive rights and mental health take...

CALIFORNIA — In partnership with the Legislature, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation over the past year to support reproductive rights, increase affordable...

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office details military equipment use

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors gave preliminary approval Nov. 7 for an updated military equipment use policy from the Monterey County...

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Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July

SOLEDAD — As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...