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March 28, 2026

Softball | Soledad looks to claim first league title as King City blanks Alisal

SALINAS VALLEY — With the weather finally clearing up, the high school softball teams in South Monterey County were able to make up some postponed games. Soledad Aztecs Don't look now, but the Soledad Aztec girls are 3-0 in the Cypress Division and have a chance...

Families turn out for back-to-back celebrations at Gonzales Central park

Cinco de Mayo
GONZALES — Gonzales residents gathered at Central Park for consecutive Sunday celebrations with Dia del NiƱo (Day of the Child) followed by Cinco de Mayo (May 5). Grupos Unidos and the City of Gonzales hosted the 17th annual Day of the Child event on April...

Football | South Monterey County high school teams stay busy

Football
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school football teams will start the seven-on-seven football summer series this Wednesday at 5 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium in King City. Gonzales, Greenfield, Soledad and King City high schools have already been busy with seven-on-seven football and...

Farmworker receives $17K settlement from Salinas companies over retaliation claims related to working conditions

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SALINAS — Fanciful Company Inc. and D’Arrigo Bros Co. of California, located in Salinas, have paid $17,000 in lost wages to a farmworker to resolve a California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) unfair labor practices complaint. The complaint alleged ā€œthat the companies fired the worker...

Gonzales City Council appoints Gil as city manager

GONZALES — 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 awards track and field athletes

GONZALES — Members of the Gonzales High track and field team and their parents and coaches gathered last Thursday for the annual awards night and banquet. This year’s event, held in the school cafeteria, included food from Luigi’s, presentation of school certificates, special team awards...

Women Empowerment Resource Fair set for Saturday in Greenfield

Women
GREENFIELD — Rotary District 5230 and the Limitless Mentorship and Scholarship Program are hosting the Women Empowerment Resource Fair scheduled for Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Memorial Hall in Greenfield. This free community event aims to provide a comprehensive platform...

Alliance on Aging plans countywide Valentine’s Day outreach for seniors

MONTEREY COUNTY — Alliance on Aging is beginning the new year with a renewed commitment to serving older adults throughout Monterey County, expanding access to essential services while strengthening programs that protect dignity, independence and connection. As part of its January initiatives, the nonprofit is...

Panda Express hosts grand opening in Soledad

SOLEDAD — Panda Express celebrated the grand opening of its first location in South Monterey County last week, located at 600 Nestles Road in Soledad.  The March 18 event, organized in partnership with the City of Soledad and the Soledad Chamber of Commerce, marked a...

Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines

MONTEREY COUNTY — 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...

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Courthouse arrest of Soledad man

Soledad man arrested after driving stolen car to court hearing

SOLEDAD — A Soledad man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he drove a stolen vehicle to a scheduled court appearance for a pending...