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March 10, 2026

Basketball | South Monterey County hoopsters prepare for second half of season

SALINAS VALLEY — High school basketball teams in South Monterey County will be entering the second half of divisional play starting this week, and will be battling to finish with .500 records to earn Central Coast Section playoff consideration. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Gonzales senior center Angelina Navarro...

Central Coast hospitals seek donors during upcoming blood drives

Vitalant
CENTRAL COAST — Local hospitals are urging community members to donate blood during a series of multi-day drives this month, as January typically brings a drop in donations due to winter weather, seasonal illnesses and fewer workplace and school drives. ā€œThe start of the year...

Only 1 in 6 homeless infants and toddlers enrolled in early childhood programs in California, study finds

Child reading
CALIFORNIA — Enrollment in early childhood development programs can mitigate some of the consequences of homelessness among infants and toddlers, but only 1 out of 9 of these children are enrolled in such programs, according to a recent national report. In California, 1 out...

Salinas Valley cities host successful National Night Out 2025

National Night Out Gonzales
SALINAS VALLEY — Communities across Salinas Valley came together last Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out 2025, a community-building event designed to foster trust, safety and camaraderie. In Soledad, the Aug. 5 celebration at the Soledad Community Center was a lively success, featuring fun...

Greenfield Union School District appoints Cortez as interim superintendent

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) has appointed Laura Cortez as interim superintendent following a unanimous 5-0 vote by the school board in October. ā€œWe are confident that Mrs. Cortez’s leadership will guide our district towards continued success,ā€ said Board President Denise Jaime. ā€œHer...

Public meetings set to review Highway 101 safety projects

Highway 101 South of Salinas project
CHUALAR — Caltrans and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) are hosting public meetings to learn more about the US 101 South of Salinas Corridor Improvement Project and South of Salinas Access Management Project. These meetings will provide information on near-term safety improvements and...

Soledad Community Health Care District celebrates 75 years with gala

SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) recently celebrated 75 years of healthcare in Soledad and the surrounding areas. With the theme ā€œAn Evening Under the Stars,ā€ SCHCD hosted a gala on Sept. 9 in Rosie’s Garden at Eden Valley Care Center featuring a...

Tennis | Gonzales boys become co-champs

Gonzales Spartans tennis boys
GONZALES — A home loss to Oakwood cost the Gonzales High boys’ tennis team a shot at an outright division championship last Tuesday. The 4-3 setback against the Oaks gave Gonzales one last chance to win a Mission Division co-championship, which they locked up the...

Salinas Valley students benefit from Raymond H. Costa Family Scholarship

SALINAS VALLEY — A total of $25,000 has been awarded to 10 students from Salinas Valley who were selected as the 2024 Raymond H. Costa Family Scholarship recipients. Recipients are high school graduates, undergraduates or graduate students at California academic institutions who work, or their...

Monterey County Pops! orchestra presents free holiday concerts

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! orchestra is gearing up to spread holiday cheer with two free concerts that the whole family can enjoy this weekend. The performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell College’s Western Stage in Salinas, and...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 4, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 102:07 p.m. Bench Warrant on San Antonio Dr.6:00 p.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.8:35...