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June 20, 2026

PG&E power shutoff affects South Monterey County; resource centers open to support residents

SOLEDAD — A PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Thursday has impacted areas between Soledad and King City, as well as communities near San Lucas and Bradley in southern Monterey County. According to the County of Monterey, PG&E has directly notified residents in the...

Monterey County’s 2022 Crop Report reveals strength in lettuce industry, weakness in cannabis production

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s crop production increased in value last year by more than $500 million despite decreases in both wine grapes and cannabis, according to the county’s 2022 Crop and Livestock Report. Overall gross crop and livestock production was over $4.6 billion in...

Mission Days event returns Saturday in South Monterey County

JOLON — Step back in time to California’s mission era while attending Mission San Antonio de Padua’s annual Mission Days event this Saturday, April 15. Located within the Valley of the Oaks near Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, Mission San Antonio will host the family-friendly...

Salinas Valley Health welcomes Monterey County’s first baby of 2025

SALINAS VALLEY — It has been an especially busy start to the New Year at Salinas Valley Health, with four baby deliveries by early morning, including the first baby born in Monterey County in 2025. Salinas couple Yvette Ochoa-Alderete and Jeremy Arcega were all set...

Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition opens for 2026 applicants

Miss Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair is now accepting applications for the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition, offering young women the chance to serve as ambassadors for one of the region’s most recognized events. Eligible contestants must be ages 16 to 20 and reside...

4th Annual Hot Summer Days Car Show draws hundreds to downtown Soledad

Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show
SOLEDAD — The Fourth Annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show took place last Saturday in downtown Soledad, featuring hundreds of classic cars, great food and local entertainment. The July 26 event was a collaboration of the Salinas Crusaders Car Club, the City of Soledad...

Fort Hunter Liggett hosts local officials for community relations meeting

SALINAS VALLEY — Fort Hunter Liggett recently conducted the June Quarterly Community Relations Executive Board (CREB) meeting at City Hall in King City. The June 21 meeting began with opening remarks from HHC Commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Layton, greeting distinguished guests and audience members and...

Football | Gonzales and Greenfield celebrate wins as Soledad comes up short

SALINAS VALLEY — It was a great week for the Gonzales Spartans and the Greenfield Bruins high school football teams as they each won their games, while the Soledad Aztecs came up short. Gonzales Spartans As the season continues, the Spartans are right in the middle...

PG&E warns of rising utility scams during National Consumer Protection Week

Scams
CENTRAL COAST — With scams that target utility customers continuing at a high rate, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joins the Federal Trade Commission in recognizing National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, to help educate customers on how to spot the signs of...

Volleyball | King City sweeps Soledad, Pioneer Valley

King City Mustangs Soledad Aztecs volleyball
SALINAS VALLEY — King City Lady Mustangs had a great start to the 2025 volleyball season as they wrapped up preseason with a 9-4 record. In their last week of play, they swept Soledad and Pioneer Valley. To start the season, Hollyn Hearne and Avery Munoz...

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Hartnell tennis court

Impaired driver arrested after crashing into Hartnell College tennis courts

SALINAS — A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing a vehicle into the tennis courts at Hartnell...