Soccer | South Monterey County teams enter final two weeks of league play
SALINAS VALLEY — There will be some serious soccer being played in the next two weeks as South Monterey County high schools battle for the divisional titles and Central Coast Section playoffs spots.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
The Gonzales High girls’ soccer team is one game behind Robert...
Hartnell celebrates grand reopening of Gary Shaw Track and Bill Elliott Football Field
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Gary Shaw Track and Bill Elliott Football Field with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members, Hartnell students, staff and local leaders.
This momentous event marked the completion of significant renovations funded by...
Farms statewide hit by storms and floods
MONTEREY COUNTY — Warm atmospheric river storms wreaked havoc on California last week, causing widespread flooding from rain and snowmelt, which overfilled rivers and creeks, displaced residents, washed out roads and damaged agriculture.
In Monterey County, there was significant flooding along the Salinas River and...
Hartnell College to honor largest graduating class during Friday commencement ceremony
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell Community College District will celebrate the academic achievements of its Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 4 p.m. at Rabobank Stadium, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas.
The ceremony will include the official conferring of...
Monterey County’s Science of Reading Academy expands educator training
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is offering the Science of Reading Academy, a professional development series providing local teachers with research-based tools and strategies to accelerate literacy in classroom settings serving students ages 4 to 8.
The first cohort launched in...
SPCA Monterey County rescues 172 wild animals in a single day, setting new record
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued a total of 172 wild animals in one day last week, establishing a new record for the organization.
Currently, the center is caring for 133 injured, sick or orphaned wild animals, representing various...
SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies this spring
MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by vehicles as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
“Tragically, many babies slowly starve or...
Greenfield man facing attempted murder charge after 4-hour standoff with police
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will be charging a local man with attempted murder and criminal threats following a four-hour standoff Sunday morning.
On June 11, at about 9:20 a.m., Greenfield Police officers responded to a report of criminal threats and brandishing of a weapon...
Monterey Bay Football Club announces 4-year partnership extension with Montage Health
SEASIDE — Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay FC) has officially announced a new four-year extension with Montage Health to remain as a prominent partner with the club in an agreement that includes front-of-kit sponsorship through 2029.
In addition, Montage Health will continue to support...
Gonzales High Class of 1966 to celebrate 60th reunion
GONZALES — Gonzales Union High School Class of 1966 will celebrate its 60th class reunion with an informal gathering Sunday, Oct. 4, at Mission Soledad.
The reunion will be held at 11 a.m. during the historic Soledad Mission Fiesta Fundraiser BBQ at Mission Soledad, 36641...
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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar
SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...






















