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SOLEDAD — Local officials spoke in front of a packed house last Wednesday at a community forum in Soledad to discuss changes in immigration regulations and rights. The “Know Your Rights” forum, held in Spanish at the Soledad Community Center, included resources and information to...

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is offering free mobile spay and neuter surgeries in February and March for dogs and cats in South Monterey County. These clinics for local residents only are sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by SPCA Monterey County’s...

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school girls’ and boys’ soccer teams have just a handful of Pacific Coast Athletic League games remaining to play in their respective divisions. Teams will be playing for league titles and Central Coast Section playoff consideration. GIRLS’ SOCCER The Soledad...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has joined an amicus brief filed in federal court to oppose a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to limit birthright citizenship. The motion, filed by the Public Rights Project, urges the court...

SOLEDAD — Soledad High sophomore Pedro Morales Jr. squeezed out every ounce of the comeback juice possible during Monday night’s must-win league game against St. Francis.  The young Aztecs standout guard scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half but the hard valiant...

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmates Roberto Carlos Cortez and Juan Jose Bueno were each convicted by a jury of first-degree murder and possession of a weapon, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on Jan. 31. Bueno was also convicted of assault by...

MONTEREY COUNTY — This Valentine’s Day, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) invites the community to join a heartfelt initiative to create and send Valentine’s cards to seniors in care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers and hospitals. “This simple act of kindness aims to bring...

SALINAS VALLEY — With just a win separating second-place Soledad and first-place St. Francis, the final two weeks of Cypress Division play in high school boys’ basketball could be a fight to the finish. The Aztecs had a 7-1 league record against the 8-0 Sharks...

GREENFIELD — Ana Pacheco of Greenfield successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy, and has been assigned to duty at the CHP’s Oakland Area office. Officer Pacheco graduated from Greenfield School in 2009. Prior to attending the CHP Academy, she earned...

SALINAS — The date and head coaches of the 39th Annual Central Coast High School Football All-Star Game 2025 have been announced. Local high schools from Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties had their respected head coaches nominate their players. “Congratulations to all the nominees, your hard...