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December 12, 2025

9th annual Greenfield Coat Drive gets underway

Avelina Torres stands by coat donation bin
GREENFIELD — Local resident Avelina Torres is once again spearheading the annual Greenfield Coat Drive, which seeks donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. This year’s collection project — Torres’ ninth year — is already underway, with donations...

Coast rail projects moving forward in latest reports

Diagram of King Station Multimodal Transit Center
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County’s long-planned expansion of passenger rail service along the Coast Mainline is taking shape, with multiple projects advancing from Salinas to King City and beyond. At its October meeting, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board received an extensive update...

Wrestling | King City, Gonzales grapplers place at recent events

Gonzales wrestlers with medals
SALINAS VALLEY — On Saturday, the King City and Gonzales wrestling teams traveled north to compete at the Peninsula Invitational in Half Moon Bay and at Overfelt High School in San Jose. At Half Moon Bay, King City had three wrestlers make the podium in...

New well registration program aims to protect Salinas Valley groundwater

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SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA)Ā have launched a new well registration program to better understand and protect groundwater resources in the Salinas Valley. All well owners are asked to register their wells for free...

Soccer | Gonzales Spartan booters start season 3-0

Gonzales Spartans soccer
GONZALES — The defending Central Coast Section Division IV champion Gonzales Spartans kicked off the pre-season with home wins against Pacific Grove, Ceiba and Hollister. Last Monday at Dick Force Stadium, the Spartans took a 5-0 halftime with three goals by Jorge Uribe, one goal...

Gonzales seniors gather to give thanks

Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez
GONZALES — Senior citizens from Gonzales and beyond gathered for a pre-Thanksgiving meal last month at St. Theodore’s Parish Hall as guests of the Adventure Seeking Seniors group. A meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and other traditional foods were served, along with pumpkin pie for...

Photo | Soledad Tractor Supply donates to fire department

Soledad Tractor Supply check presentation to fire department
Soledad Tractor Supply recently presented a check to Soledad Fire Department in honor of National Hometown Heroes Day. Tractor Supply celebrated National Hometown Heroes Day on Nov. 1 across all of its 2,300-plus stores nationwide, and each store donated $500 to a local police,...

Cal Water’s King City and Salinas districts provide $18,300 in food, donations this Thanksgiving

Cal Water Operation Gobble Thanksgiving food distribution
SALINAS VALLEY — As part of California Water Service’s annual Operation Gobble, the utility teamed up with local legislators and nonprofits, including the Food Bank for Monterey County, to support thousands of Monterey County families in need with Thanksgiving meals and essential services. Cal Water...

Football | South Monterey County players named to 2025 All-League teams

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SALINAS VALLEY — Pacific Coast Athletic League All-League football teams were announced recently, and the King City Mustangs dominated the Mission South Division with several first-team players. Carson Tidwell of King City was chosen as the Most Valuable Player and first-team running back. Rocky Villanueva...

Greenfield Police Department receives grant for traffic enforcement program

Greenfield Police Department
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has received a $65,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads. ā€œWe are grateful to receive this...

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Hit-and-run driver arrested after striking two Greenfield students walking to school

GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the...