Soledad Chamber launches free laptop giveaway to bridge digital divide
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with AT&T and Human I-T, has announced a laptop giveaway for Soledad residents.
This initiative aims to provide free refurbished laptops to individuals in need, helping bridge the digital divide and support community members who lack access...
Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a significant move to combat the opioid crisis and prioritize public health, the County of Monterey Health Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative providing free, around-the-clock access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through strategically placed public vending machines across...
Gonzales City Council appoints Gil as city manager
GONZALES ā Gonzales City Council has appointed Carmen Gil to the position of city manager.
Gil has been with the city as Director of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships since 2020 and served as interim city manager from June 2022 to January 2023.
In her 20-plus...
Gonzales High student takes first place in countywide poetry contest
GONZALES ā Gonzales High School senior Anixia Davila was named the champion of the 2024 Monterey County Poetry Out Loud (POL) competition.
Students from seven local high schools competed in this yearās event, which took place Feb. 3 at the CSUMB Alumni and Visitorās Center...
Artichoke Festival 2025 returns to its roots in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā The iconic Artichoke Festival is making a grand return to its roots in the heart of the Salinas Valley this year.
Set for June 14-15, the annual festival will take place at the Monterey County Sheriffās Posse Grounds in Salinas, a move...
Football | Greenfield Bruins beat St. Francis in overtime
GREENFIELD ā Last season the Greenfield Bruins varsity football team let their game against St. Francis get away from them, but this year, they wouldnāt let that happen again after beating the Sharks 20-14 in overtime Saturday.
The Bruins are now 3-0 to start the...
Family Resource Center opens in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā A little bit of old was transformed on the inside as Soledad Unified School Districtās (SUSD) former Main Street Middle School Library reopened its doors as the Soledad Family Resource Center, following a ribbon cutting and celebration Saturday morning.
āThis building certainly has...
2023 wine grape harvest begins in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā The 2023 Monterey County wine grape harvest has begun with Scheid Family WinesāĀ Isabelleās VineyardĀ located in the Salinas Valley along River Road, west of Chualar, on the Monterey Wine Trail, announced Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association last week.
Cool weather delayed the...
California Rodeo Salinasā community donations surpass $771K
SALINAS VALLEY ā California Rodeo Salinas has demonstrated its commitment to the community by contributing $771,020 this year to various local nonprofit organizations, Western industry groups and other community associations.
This figure marks a substantial increase of 36% compared to donations made in 2022.
āThis is...
Arts Council announces Monterey Countyās inaugural Youth Poet Laureate
MONTEREY COUNTY āĀ Mahi Shah of Salinas, a junior at Notre Dame High School, was selected as the inaugural Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate.
Shah will serve a one-year term, participate in several engagements throughout the year and receive a $1,000 honorarium.
Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 4, 2026
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