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June 18, 2026

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Gonzales celebrates high school soccer champions with festive parade

GONZALES — The streets of Gonzales were temporarily shut down last Thursday for a parade to honor the Gonzales High School varsity boys’ soccer...
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Jordan Davis crowned 2025 Miss Salinas Valley Fair

SALINAS VALLEY — Jordan Davis, a 16-year-old junior at King City High School, has been named the 2025 Miss Salinas Valley Fair. The competition, held...

Monterey Audubon Society announces annual Scholarship Essay Contest

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey Audubon Society has announced the launch of its annual Scholarship Essay Contest, designed to support and inspire young conservationists in...

Hartnell College launches climate ambassadors program with NOAA grant support

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College has introduced the Climate and Environmental Resilience Ambassadors (CERA) Program, an innovative initiative designed to empower students as leaders...

Application period closes March 15 for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $47,500 in educational scholarships last year and the application period for 2025 funds is open. California...

Community Foundation for Monterey County offers $1.5M in scholarships for local...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Many Monterey County students aspire to attend college, but the cost of higher education keeps them from achieving that dream. The Community...

Guest Column | CSU Monterey Bay Earns Carnegie ‘Research College’ Classification...

The Carnegie Classification is a leading framework for recognizing the diversity of U.S. higher education institutions. Last fall, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement...
Grad Notes

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Feb. 17, 2025

Ariana Mercado of Soledad was named to the University of Saint Mary Fall 2024 Dean’s List, which includes students who ended the semester with...

South County in Sacramento: Orta champions accessibility, equity for community college...

SACRAMENTO — David Orta, a Hartnell College student leader, recently traveled to the state capital in Sacramento as a student journalist for the Moorpark...

Ensemble Monterey presents ‘A Sweet Dream’ concert this weekend

MONTEREY — Ensemble Monterey has announced its third concert in the “Season of Dreams”: “A Sweet Dream.” This captivating program, scheduled for Jan. 25...

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Black bear sighting prompts police response in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue. Officers...