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GREENFIELD — Monterey County Judge Rafael Vazquez sentenced Greenfield resident Juan Pablo Aragon-Herrera, 38, to a total term of 17 years in state prison on Feb. 27. On Nov. 17, 2023, a Monterey County jury convicted Aragon-Herrera of committing lewd and lascivious acts upon a...

SOLEDAD — Lavender Creek Co. and the Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) have announced a partnership that introduces the soothing benefits of lavender to the residents and patients of Eden Valley Care Center, a 59-bed skilled nursing facility in Soledad. Nestled on 70 acres...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 College Arts Scholarship offered by the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC). The application period will end on Wednesday, March 6. Graduating seniors from Monterey County high schools who are interested in pursuing higher education...

GONZALES — The grand opening of Ocean Breeze Multi Specialty Clinic took place last Friday afternoon in Gonzales. The new clinic at 132 Alta St. will provide access to the underserved and agricultural populations. “Building a compassionate and culturally competent clinic was a priority for CEO/Founder...

SOLEDAD — David Merino Ramirez, 32, of Soledad was convicted by a jury of murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving on a suspended license on Feb. 16. On Aug. 21, 2020, around 9 p.m., Ramirez was driving northbound at speeds exceeding 80 mph...

Ariana Mercado of Soledad, Daniel Pantoja of Greenfield and Anthony Rangel of King City were named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. USM students must end the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better to make...

SALINAS VALLEY — As the spring approaches, it’s time to break out the bats and gloves as the start of the baseball season is officially on the way. To start off the season, there could be a major problem due to potential rain coming into...

SALINAS VALLEY — Alliance on Aging’s 2024 Trashion Show in South Monterey County was a groundbreaking success, captivating more than 300 attendees with its innovative approach to transforming waste into wearable art. Held at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on Feb. 22, this...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has partnered with Urban Word to recognize and celebrate talented local youth poets. The initiative aims to select the next Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate, who will serve as an ambassador for poetry, social action and...

CENTRAL COAST — California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved grant funding of up to $5.65 million to Cruzio Media, Inc., member of Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and Central Coast Broadband Consortium. The funding will expand middle-mile broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved rural, agricultural...