Carjacking leads to vehicle pursuit; 3 juveniles arrested in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā On Jan. 28, at about 7:43 p.m., a Monterey County Sheriffās Office deputy spotted a vehicle that was driving erratic and unsafe on Highway 101.
A records check revealed the vehicle was taken recently during a carjacking in Gonzales. The deputy followed the...
Soledad Aztecsā Ruano heads into new football season with more control
SOLEDAD ā Last year the Soledad Aztecs football team had a magical season, but when wide receiver Victor Ruano reflected about it, he knew that his sophomore performance on the field could have been better.
āI feel like I could have done more,ā Ruano said....
Work continues on Arroyo Seco Road slide area west of Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks is reminding residents about the ongoing construction work on Arroyo Seco Road, west of Greenfield.
Last yearās winter storms damaged several sections of Arroyo Seco Road, between Carmel Valley Road and the Arroyo Seco Campground.
At milepost...
Central Coast hospitals seek donors during upcoming blood drives
CENTRAL COAST ā 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.
āThe start of the year...
Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest closes May 1
SALINAS VALLEY ā Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 this July.
Entries for the 2023 contest close May 1, and the winner will become an ambassador...
Monterey County reaffirms commitment to protect immigrant families
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has passed a landmark resolution affirming the Countyās commitment to protecting immigrantsā rights and launching a public education campaign focused on empowering residents to āKnow Your Rightsā under the U.S. Constitution.
At its Jan. 14 meeting, the...
Gonzales named 2023 All-America City
GONZALES ā Gonzales has been named one of 10 All-America City award winners, presented by the National Civic League in recognition of the cityās work to improve the health and well-being of young people and, by extension, all residents in the Salinas Valley community.
National...
Greenfield Union School District appoints Cortez as interim superintendent
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) has appointed Laura Cortez as interim superintendent following a unanimous 5-0 vote by the school board in October.
āWe are confident that Mrs. Cortezās leadership will guide our district towards continued success,ā said Board President Denise Jaime. āHer...
Football | Season ends for South Monterey County teams
SALINAS VALLEY ā The 2024 football season has concluded for South Monterey County football teams, with Gonzales defeating Harbor 42-6 at the Pit in Salinas; King City shutting out Soledad 21-0 at home; and Greenfield winning a road game against Rancho San Juan by...
Football | Soledad falls to 0-5 record
SOLEDAD ā One thing that we know from watching Soledad Aztecs play this year is that they have not fed off the momentum of last season, as they move to 0-5.
Entering last week, the Aztecs were 0-4 after losing to the Gonzales Spartans the...
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Jury convicts Greenfield man of child molestation
GREENFIELD ā A Monterey County jury has convicted a 34-year-old Greenfield man of five counts of child molestation, the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office...






















