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GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file criminal charges against an 18-year-old Greenfield man arrested last week in connection with a Moss Landing shooting that killed two teenagers, citing insufficient evidence to disprove a claim of self-defense. District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stop using county-owned property for immigration enforcement operations, citing vehicles and personnel gathering at several county facilities in Salinas and disrupting access to public services. In a Nov. 5 letter to...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Veterans Day Parade will return to Oldtown Salinas on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for its 15th annual celebration, with organizers anticipating the largest turnout in the event’s history. This year’s parade will feature retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Sam Daniels,...

GREENFIELD — An Arroyo Seco resident with more than 15 years of experience in Kiwanis leadership has been elected to serve a three-year term as a trustee for Kiwanis International, a global service organization focused on improving the lives of children and communities. Valarie Brown-Klingelhoefer,...

GONZALES — Residents of Gonzales participated in the Fall REuse, REcycle and Cleanup Day event on Oct. 17 at the Fairview Middle School outdoor basketball courts, where 140 vehicle loads were served. The week before, 62 registered households held community-wide yard sales, and participants were...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A Monterey County program is helping residents turn a need for childcare into an opportunity for business ownership, with training sessions underway and additional opportunities planned through the fall and winter. The Nurture Small Home-Based Childcare Entrepreneurship Program, a partnership between the...

SOLEDAD — Halloween began early in Soledad last Saturday afternoon with Spookfest taking place at Cesar Chavez Park on Front Street. Soledad Chamber of Commerce blocked off the area for its citywide event that began at 3 p.m. and featured games, pumpkin decorating and a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Voters across South Monterey County cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, deciding local city council and school board races and weighing measures affecting taxes, schools and public services. The following results are from Monterey County Elections as of Wednesday morning....

CALIFORNIA — California Department of Public Health is warning residents about phone scams involving callers impersonating department employees to obtain sensitive personal and financial information. Recent reports involve scammers claiming a prescription was filled in a victim’s name and urging the person to verify personal...

SALINAS — For Jackie Chavez and her husband, bringing their newborn home from Salinas Valley Health came with an unexpected gift: 400 free diapers. The Salinas Valley Health Mother/Baby team recently distributed its first batch of diapers through Golden State Start, a statewide initiative providing...