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August 1, 2025

Equine therapy program expands to South Monterey County

Wonder Wood Ranch equine therapy
GREENFIELD — Wonder Wood Ranch (WWR), a Monterey County-based nonprofit known for transforming lives through equine therapy, has announced its expansion to Valley View Ranch Equine Rescue in South Monterey County. This bold move brings life-changing programming closer to the communities of Greenfield and King...

King City, Soledad smoke shops among those fined for selling flavored tobacco and other unlawful products

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced July 22 that four owners of local smoke shops and markets throughout Monterey County have paid civil penalties for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products, among other violations of law. The sale of flavored tobacco products is...

Rescued baby birds form unlikely friendship at SPCA Wildlife Center

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey County is celebrating a heartwarming story of friendship and care among its newest arrivals. Recently, the center took in two orphaned baby birds — a Western Bluebird and an American Robin — who, despite...

Jury convicts Salinas Valley State Prison inmate of first-degree murder, assault

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SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Lawrence Adams, 45, was convicted by a jury on June 26 of first-degree murder, assault by a life prisoner and custodial possession of a weapon. Judge Stephanie E. Hulsey presided over the four-day trial. On Oct. 5, 2022, Adams...

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Jury convicts Salinas Valley State Prison inmate of first-degree murder, assault

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Lawrence Adams, 45, was convicted by a jury on June 26 of first-degree murder, assault by a...