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July 7, 2025

Soccer | Gonzales boys win 2024-25 Cypress Division championship

GONZALES — The Gonzales boys’ soccer team secured the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Cypress Division championship last week with three wins. The Spartans (14-3-2 overall, 10-1 in Cypress) claimed a 5-2 win over Ceiba College Prep, shut out Carmel 2-0, and finished the week with...

South County in Sacramento: Orta champions accessibility, equity for community college students

SACRAMENTO — David Orta, a Hartnell College student leader, recently traveled to the state capital in Sacramento as a student journalist for the Moorpark Reporter to cover accessibility and equity issues affecting community college students. He attended the Advocacy Academy hosted at the Sheraton...

Central Coast lawmakers demand clarity on federal funding freeze

CENTRAL COAST — As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of all federal financial assistance, U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Julia Brownley (CA-26) are...

Multiple storm warnings take affect in Monterey County

The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings affecting Monterey County: Flood Advisory in effect through 10 PM Saturday — Urban and small stream flooding, shallow landslides, and possible river and flash flooding.High Wind Warning in effect through 10 AM Friday — Expect strong winds.Impacts:...

Monterey County health leaders unite to promote safe care for all

MONTEREY COUNTY — Local healthcare providers in Monterey County are collectively urging community members to continue accessing medical services without fear of potential repercussions related to their immigration status. Monterey County Health Department and Natividad Medical Center released a joint statement on Feb. 5 emphasizing...

Basketball | South Monterey County teams competing for playoff berths

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are making a push to earn Central Coast Section playoff spots in the final week of regular season play. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Gonzales High girls will be playing for a share of the Santa Lucia on...

Suspect identified in shooting of 2 in fields south of Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has identified a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting and attempted homicide of two people in Greenfield on Sunday. At about 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 9, MCSO deputies and Greenfield Police officers responded to a report of...

Soccer | Soledad girls lose critical match for Gabilan Division crown

SOLEDAD — Soledad hit a small bump on the road in capturing the Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division girls' soccer title after suffering its first loss in league play last week. In just the second time this season, the Aztecs were held scoreless in...

Scheid Family Wines enters 8th year of 100% wind power

Scheid wind turbine
GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines, a Greenfield family-owned and operated wine company, is entering its eighth year of being 100% powered by renewable wind energy. The wine company has embraced sustainability as a core tenet since its inception in 1972 and is the largest winery...

Monterey County Supervisor Lopez continues in leadership role at RCRC in 2025

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was sworn in as immediate past chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) on Jan. 8, continuing his leadership role within the organization. Congressman Doug LaMalfa administered the Oath of Office during the installation of...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 25, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 268:55 a.m. Hit-and-Run on Willow Ct.4:56 p.m. Stop sign violation on Collins St. May...