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February 20, 2026

Arts4MC opens new office in South Monterey County

Arts4MC Sol Treasures new office
SALINAS VALLEY — Artists from South Monterey County will be better able to access services from Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) after the Oct. 2 opening of its new office in King City. The office is located within Sol Treasures, at 519 Broadway St.,...

Football | Gonzales sinks Mariners as King City breaks Pacific Grove

Gonzales football quarterback
SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales receiver Jorge Uribe had 302 receiving yards and King City’s Carson Tidwell continued to gain rushing yards in their teams’ respective victories over Marina and Pacific Grove last week. Uribe and Tidwell scored three touchdowns apiece in the home wins against...

Greenfield Police discover ‘chop shop,’ arrest man for vehicle theft

GREENFIELD — In recent months, the Greenfield community has been impacted by a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins, and local officers have been working to resolve these crimes. Through the investigations, Greenfield Police Department said 34-year-old David Aguilera of Greenfield emerged as a suspect. On...

Hundreds attend groundbreaking of Community Center Complex in Gonzales

Gonzales Community Center Complex groundbreaking
GONZALES — A groundbreaking was held Saturday for Phase 1 of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex in Gonzales. Hundreds of residents gathered with elected officials at the April 27 event that took place at Gavilan Court and Fifth Street. The Gonzales High School...

Salinas Valley nonprofit farm featured in national agriculture series

SALINAS — “America’s Heartland,” the first nationally broadcast agriculture series of its kind in the United States, has returned for its 18th season with 10 new episodes featuring unique crops grown on diverse, locally-owned farms. This season, “America’s Heartland” highlights the Salinas Valley’s Agriculture and...

Gonzales football player honored by San Francisco 49ers

49ers Foundation Gonzales football Lawrence Bettencourt
GONZALES — On Friday night at Dick Force Stadium, Gonzales High senior football player Lawrence “Larry” Bettencourt was honored as one of the San Francisco 49ers’ nominees for the NFL’s Latino Youth Honors program this year. “This is the third year that we have chosen...

Salinas Valley Health invests in next generation of medical professionals

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Health’s Summer Health Institute (SHI) supports the dreams of first-generation, college-bound students by investing in the potential talents of local high school students, including those from South Monterey County. At the same time, the unique program is an innovative way...

Monterey County Board of Supervisors to mark 50th anniversary of ‘El Cortito’ ban

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors will host a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a landmark legal case that arose out of the Salinas Valley and outlawed the use of “El Cortito,” or the short-handled...

Farmworker Housing Study Oversight Committee convenes to review progress

Farmworker Housing Study Oversight Committee
CENTRAL COAST — Despite significant progress since the release of a landmark 2018 farmworker housing study quantifying critically overcrowded housing conditions for agricultural workers in the region, thousands more homes are needed to relieve severe overcrowding, unaffordable rents and ensure the stability of the...

Arts Council for Monterey County awards 19 local artists with individual grants

Arts Council for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the recipients of its Individual Artists Grants. These grants provide vital support to artists, enabling them to create new works, connect with diverse audiences, and enhance the cultural experiences of residents and visitors alike. Artists...

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Gonzales man arrested on suspicion of murder after 911 call

GONZALES — A 66-year-old Gonzales man was arrested on suspicion of murder Friday night after calling 911 to report that his wife was bleeding,...