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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Market and Gas Inc. will receive $877,500 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help create infrastructure for the sale and production of renewable fuels. “Climate change and its unprecedented effects pose serious challenges to our planet, and a large variety...

GREENFIELD — In late May, patrol officers from the Greenfield Police Department responded to a local elementary school regarding a report of sexual assault of a minor by an adult. An 8-year-old girl reported being sexually abused by an adult known to her, police said....

SOLEDAD — Soledad’s newest councilmember, Eva Banuelos, was sworn in during the June 5 council meeting. Banuelos joins the team of five dedicated members who lead the city on the council: Mayor Anna Velazquez, Mayor Pro Tempore Maria Corralejo and Councilmembers Fernando Ansaldo-Sánchez and...

SALINAS — A bat found on June 7 near Portola Drive and Anza Drive in the Toro Park area of unincorporated Monterey County has tested positive for the rabies virus. Hitchcock Road Animal Services has investigated this incident and determined that there was no exposure to...

GONZALES — Food, frolic and awards were all in abundance during the Gonzales High School Track and Field Awards Night on May 30 at the Roger Fernando Gymnasium. Athletes, parents and coaches celebrated the season in a casual event with fine linen and a delicious...

SALINAS VALLEY — Under clear skies and a cool Saturday morning, both Gonzales and Soledad high schools celebrated their Class of 2024 graduations with inspiring ceremonies that marked significant milestones. Large class graduates from Gonzales High The largest graduating class in many years received their diplomas...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced the third annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show and Fundraiser, which has become a yearly staple in the city, attracting hundreds of car lovers across Monterey County. This year’s event is set for Saturday, July 6, from...

GREENFIELD — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will distribute $793,856 to the City of Greenfield to make roads safer and improve community connectivity. “As cities in the Salinas Valley become more sought-out places to live, work and do...

SALINAS — The publicly elected Salinas Valley Health Board of Directors has named Allen Radner, MD, as president/CEO of Salinas Valley Health. The decision was announced during open session following a special board meeting on June 6. Dr. Radner has been serving in the interim...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County will present the 12th annual Johnson-Toney Football Camp at California State University Monterey Bay practice soccer fields, June 25-28.  This free, four-day non-contact football camp is a highlight of the Boys and Girls Club’s...