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November 27, 2025

Greenfield Police Department welcomes new officers

Greenfield police officers
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has introduced its newest members, who bring a wealth of experience, dedication and local pride to the force. ā€œPlease join us in giving a warm welcome to Captain Andres Paredes, Officer Erik Vargas and Officer Kendrick Pearson,ā€ police said. Captain Andres...

Gonzales City Council adopts ordinance to protect farms

GONZALES — At its April 17 meeting, Gonzales City Council adopted an Agricultural Resource Mitigation Ordinance, which adds a new chapter — Agricultural Resource Mitigation — to the Gonzales Municipal Code Zoning Regulations. ā€œThis step is a major commitment by the City of Gonzales to...

Monterey County gears up for busy Easter Sunday at popular parks

Easter basket park
MONTEREY COUNTY — With Easter Sunday approaching on April 20, Monterey County officials are preparing for what is traditionally the busiest day of the year at several of its most popular day-use parks, including Toro, Royal Oaks and San Lorenzo. To ensure a safe,...

Football | One game remains for South Monterey County teams

Football
SALINAS VALLEY — Playing on Saturday at the North Salinas High campus, the Soledad Aztecs had their three-game win streak snapped as they lost 19-7 to the host Vikings. ā€œWe had trouble containing the North High counter plays and defensively our offense struggled when they...

Jury convicts 33-year-old Greenfield man of four counts of child molestation

Law judge court
GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Dec. 13 that a jury has found Greenfield resident Gustavo Espinoza Villalobos, 33, guilty of three counts of lewd or lascivious acts on a child under age 14 and one count of annoying or molesting a...

City of Soledad launches crack seal project

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad launched a crack seal project in July to help roads last longer and give motor vehicles a smoother drive. Crack sealing is the most commonly applied preventative pavement maintenance, and it is a relatively inexpensive process for its tremendous benefit...

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Dec. 15, 2023

Grad Notes
Peterson Isidro of Greenfield was among more than 3,000 students named to the Stanislaus State Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and register for and earn a minimum of 12 units of credit of graded...

California Rodeo Salinas unveils 2025 commemorative poster

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas President Steve Davis recently unveiled the rodeo’s 2025 commemorative poster. The poster is unique, featuring a stockholder certificate as its background with a saddle bronc rider illustrated by Teal Blake in the center. Blake also painted the popular 2023...

Community workshops exploring region’s water use underway in Salinas Valley

Water
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is hosting multiple workshops this spring to provide residents and businesses of the Salinas Valley with an opportunity to learn about water use and management in the region. The ā€œOur Water Future in the Salinas Valley:...

Basketball | King City girls stumble to Watsonville, head to tourney with Soledad this week

SALINAS VALLEY — King City High varsity girls’ basketball team lost 60-27 at home to the Watsonville Wildcatz on Nov. 26. Watsonville held a 28-16 halftime lead then pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring King City 16-6. Kendyl Burpo led the Lady Mustangs with eight...

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CHP urges Californians to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving...

CALIFORNIA ā€” As the holiday season gets underway, California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that the simplest way to stay safe on the road...