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March 2, 2026

Monterey County announces important dates for Presidential Primary Election

Vote election ballots
MONTEREY COUNTY — The March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election is almost here, and there are a couple of things voters should know to get vote ready.Ā  Monterey County local voter information guides and ballots will begin mailing soon. State voter information guides will also...

City of Soledad invites community to help shape future of Toledo Basin Park

Toledo Basin Park design concept
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad is hosting a community workshop next Tuesday to invite residents to help guide the vision for Toledo Basin Park — the City’s next outdoor space. The future park site is located at the intersection of Gabilan Drive and Toledo Street....

SPCA Wildlife Center caring for 46 rescued young gulls

SPCA young gulls
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is issuing a warning to drive carefully around gulls in early August. This time of year, fledgling gulls are leaving their nests. These young gulls are the same size as their parents with one major difference: they are not...

Soccer | South Monterey County teams enter final two weeks of league play

Soccer ball sports
SALINAS VALLEY — There will be some serious soccer being played in the next two weeks as South Monterey County high schools battle for the divisional titles and Central Coast Section playoffs spots. GIRLS’ SOCCER The Gonzales High girls’ soccer team is one game behind Robert...

Basketball | South Monterey County teams competing for playoff berths

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are making a push to earn Central Coast Section playoff spots in the final week of regular season play. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Gonzales High girls will be playing for a share of the Santa Lucia on...

South Monterey County takes part in Rose River Memorial project

SALINAS VALLEY — Community members in South Monterey County, including Greenfield and Soledad, have participated in rose-making sessions this month to contribute to the Rose River Memorial project. Rose River Memorial is a grassroots community art movement that honors the many lives lost during the...

Volleyball | South Monterey County teams ready for second half of league play

Volleyball King City Palma
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County volleyball teams will begin the second half of Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional play this week. King City is currently in fifth place in the Gabilan Division with a 3-5 mark (8-8 overall). Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield all compete in...

World War II veteran from Monterey County honored

SALINAS — A 101-year-old World War II veteran who survived a kamikaze attack on his ship was the guest of honor at a special Memorial Day tribute event at Salinas Valley Health. John Edward Laughton spoke emotionally about the 1945 air attack on his ship...

Wrestling | Gonzales shows well at Watsonville, San Jose meets

Gonzales wrestlers
SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales High School's wrestling team competed in Watsonville and San Jose last week. In Watsonville last Thursday, Spartan grapplers Jesus De Lucas, Jose Lomeli, Andrew Tejeda, Gabriel Prieto and Cristian Zazueta won by fall. On Saturday, Gonzales competed in the Lynbrook 2nd Man...

International soccer event, the Orlegi Cup, arrives this week

Soccer
SALINAS — Salinas Regional Sports Authority (SRSA) has announced a collaboration with Orlegi Sports, which is bringing the Orlegi Cup for U16-U19 (excluding U18) teams to the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex this weekend, June 28-30. Orlegi Sports manages and owns teams in Liga MX, and...

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 25, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 51:05 a.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.10:00 a.m. Bench warrant on S. San Lorenzo...