Gonzales Car Show draws more than 100 vehicles downtown
GONZALES — The fourth annual Gonzales Car Show was held downtown last Saturday on Fourth Street with more than 100 cars and other vehicles participating, many of which arrived early to park at the choice viewing spots.
Raul Hernandez, a former Gonzales resident, enjoys coming...
Possible PG&E power shutoff could affect South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has notified Monterey County that a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) could affect parts of South Monterey County and the Carmel Valley area beginning Wednesday morning due to forecast gusty winds and extreme heat.
According...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams await 2025 playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY — The last two divisional boys’ soccer games were played Tuesday, after press deadlines, as Gonzales competed against host Soledad and Greenfield took on Alisal in Salinas.
The Gonzales-at-Soledad game was rescheduled from last Friday because of wet conditions at the Aztec stadium....
Monterey County to honor crime victims with courthouse ceremony, dove release Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Join members of the community in honoring victims of crime on Friday, April 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Monterey County Courthouse courtyard, located at 142 W. Alisal St., in Salinas.
The event will feature Maria Alcantar as the inspirational...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County studies options to replace gas tax revenue
MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors held a study session Jan. 28 to examine potential revenue sources to replace declining gas tax funds that support local transportation projects.
The presentation followed a September 2025 board request for an in-depth...
Family Resource Center opens in Soledad
SOLEDAD — A little bit of old was transformed on the inside as Soledad Unified School District’s (SUSD) former Main Street Middle School Library reopened its doors as the Soledad Family Resource Center, following a ribbon cutting and celebration Saturday morning.
“This building certainly has...
Football | One game remains for South Monterey County teams
SALINAS VALLEY — Playing on Saturday at the North Salinas High campus, the Soledad Aztecs had their three-game win streak snapped as they lost 19-7 to the host Vikings.
“We had trouble containing the North High counter plays and defensively our offense struggled when they...
Soledad, Greenfield commemorate 24th anniversary of 9/11 with special events
SALINAS VALLEY — City of Soledad, along with local police and fire personnel, hosted a ceremony Thursday morning at Bill Ramus Park to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The annual event honored the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost, while...
Greenfield High School students show off their best artwork
GREENFIELD — Student artists from Greenfield High School’s art programs had 10 of their best pieces of artwork on display last Thursday evening inside the high school’s library.
Parents and community members were invited to enjoy the May 4 art show that included portraits, watercolors...
Central Coast hospitals seek donors during upcoming blood drives
CENTRAL COAST — 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.
“The start of the year...
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Inmate convicted of stabbing correctional officer at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — A state prison inmate serving a life sentence was convicted last Tuesday of assault with a deadly weapon for stabbing a correctional...






















