Nearly $111K in grants awarded to local arts and culture projects in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that it has awarded $110,520 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 23 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs.
This funding, provided by the County of Monterey and the Board...
Cross Country | South Monterey County teams ready for finals
SALINAS VALLEY ā High school cross countryās Pacific Coast Athletic League regular season ended last week as local teams participated in the final Center Meet competitions.
King City and Greenfield ran last Wednesday at the North Monterey County course, and Gonzales and Soledad ran at...
Overnight closure of northbound 101 in Soledad begins tonight
SOLEDAD ā Bridge rehabilitation work in Soledad will result in a full closure of northbound Highway 101 for four consecutive nights beginning Monday, May 8, and continuing through Thursday, May 11.
These full closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. A...
Gonzales man sentenced to nearly 20 years in jail for stabbing animals inside school grounds
GONZALES ā A Gonzales man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of stabbing animals inside a school property in February 2023, Monterey County prosecutors said.
Jose Jesse Marquez, 31, was handed a jail term of 19 years and...
Homebuyer assistance workshop set for Thursday to help Monterey County residents of flood-affected areas
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) is inviting residents who were renting or previously owned a home in Monterey County during the 2023 floods to attend a free Homebuyer Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 30, in Salinas.
The workshop will introduce the ReCoverCA Homebuyer...
Taylor Farms takes 16.3% stake in Pacific Valley Bank
SALINAS VALLEY ā Pacific Valley Bank has announced that Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of the Taylor Farms operating companies, has acquired a 16.3% ownership stake in the bank.
The investment represents a significant minority position by a locally based, family-owned company with long-standing operations...
Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions related to their immigration status.
Monterey County Health Department and Natividad Medical Center released a joint statement on Feb. 5 emphasizing...
Football | King City dominates Gonzales in Little Big Game, 25-0
SALINAS VALLEY ā Using their depth with three starters out, the King City Mustangs football team shut out the Gonzales Spartans, 25-0, last Friday night at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales.
The game was the first football game played on Gonzales Highās new turf field...
Scheid Family Wines announces King City, Greenfield winners of 2023 scholarship program
GREENFIELD ā Scheid Family Wines has announced the student winners of the 2023 Scheid Writing Contest.
Now celebrating its 35th year of the program in Salinas Valley, Scheid Family Wines has donated a total of $415,000 in scholarship awards to local high school students. The...
Baseball | Soledad Aztecs open season with 3 wins
SOLEDAD ā With three official preseason games under their belt, the Soledad Aztecs are off to a rolling loud start in baseball as they enter league play.
After last yearās successful season, the Aztecs earned a spot in the Gabilan Division ā one of the...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026
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