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SALINAS — Families across the Salinas Valley are invited to a free Community Health Day on Saturday, June 27, at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex, where soccer, nutrition and community resources will come together in an effort to promote healthier lifestyles. The event, hosted in...

GONZALES — Residents of Gonzales will have an opportunity to recycle unwanted items and pick up free compost during the annual Reuse, Recycle & Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 27. The free event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until collection...

SOLEDAD — Community members across South Monterey County are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Saavedra, a Soledad mother, business owner and folklórico instructor remembered for her leadership and commitment to local youth. Saavedra, 32, was one of two victims killed in a shooting Monday night...

SOLEDAD — Most of the world has caught a case of soccer fever ever since the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament began June 11 — and it seems as if local businesses in Soledad are taking advantage of all the buzz from the month-long...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield police are investigating a double homicide that occurred late Monday night at a local gas station and are asking community members who were at the scene to come forward with information. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:50...

GONZALES — The deadline for the Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame is next Friday, June 26, and interested parties must email nominations before the deadline. The Hall of Fame will take place on Aug. 15 at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, 10520 York Road...

GREENFIELD — A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue. Officers located what appeared to be a young black bear that had climbed a tree, according to the Greenfield Police Department. “This...

SALINAS VALLEY — For the fifth consecutive year, Salinas Valley Health employees and community members came together during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month to support local families through the annual Diaper Drive in May. This year's effort collected more than 3,100 diapers that will be...

SOLEDAD — Graduation day at Soledad High School brought thousands of people to Gene Martin Stadium bright and early Saturday morning for the 26th Annual Commencement. Seating and parking filled up fast with parents, extended families and friends attending to celebrate this year’s 340 graduates. The...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access appropriate care while preserving emergency resources for life-threatening situations. The program, announced June 1, is a partnership between the Monterey County Emergency...