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SALINAS VALLEY — The ability to score points in every event earned the Gonzales High boys track and field team the Santa Lucia Division championship last Friday at Dick Force Stadium. The Spartans outscored second-place Marina, 166-102, securing the Gonzales boys’ first-ever track and field...

GREENFIELD — In response to growing concerns about distracted driving and pedestrian safety, the Greenfield Youth Council (GFYC) has launched a new initiative aimed at raising awareness among local youth and the broader community. The effort comes as several mayors across Monterey County work to...

GREENFIELD — Aspire Health, in close collaboration with Blue Zones Project Monterey County, has announced the expansion of the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program to South Monterey County. Launched in November 2023 at the La Princesa Markets on Williams Road and East Alisal Street...

Hundreds of families got into the holiday spirit last weekend at several community events in Gonzales and Soledad. On Saturday, La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar fundraiser with handmade crafts by local artisans, special performances and more, and the City...

SOLEDAD — Former Notre Dame softball standout and Soledad resident Julie Lopez made the jump from high school to Division I this year, going all the way to NCAA Division I Regionals with the Jackson State University Tigers. Lopez earned a starting spot at shortstop...

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...

MONTHLY MEETING KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Cork & Plough Restaurant, 200 Broadway, in King City. The guest speaker will be Cindy Wittstrom, author of the book “When...

GREENFIELD — Last season the Greenfield Bruins varsity girls’ basketball team saw their season come to an end against Del Mar, but this year they had another chance to make a run in the playoffs. Entering the season, the Lady Bruins posted a record of...

MONTEREY COUNTY — YWCA Monterey County is expanding its services by opening its first transitional housing location in South Monterey County for women and families impacted by domestic violence. The confidential site — planned to open the week of Nov. 24 — will include 10...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Community Action Partnership is celebrating a milestone with its partner organizations across the county this month: 60 years of improving communities, fighting the impacts of poverty, inspiring a spirit of hope and creating opportunities for residents to be a...