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SOLEDAD — City of Soledad, in collaboration with Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey, will be hosting a free, community-wide CalFresh and Medi-Cal application workshop on Thursday, Dec. 18. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Soledad City Council Chambers,...

SALINAS VALLEY — In a South Monterey County rivalry, the Soledad girls’ soccer team defeated host Gonzales by a 2-1 score last Friday night at Dick Force Stadium. The Lady Aztecs’ Jeannette Valdez scored the winning goal off an assist by Nichole Gonzalez late in...

SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving through a residential area along the 32000 block of McCoy Road in Soledad. The vehicle was reported to be...

GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found in the Salinas Riverbed near Greenfield on Sunday. At about 9:40 a.m. on Dec. 14, a reporting party called in to say they had located a body. MCSO officials said the body...

GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the scene while the children were walking to school in the 400 block of Hutchinson Drive. According to the Greenfield Police Department,...

GONZALES — City of Gonzales’ 2025-26 Gonzales Youth Council (GYC) has been selected, and this year will be led by Youth Commissioners Shelby Anderson, Orlando Rodriguez Perez and Richard Rodriguez Perez. Members chosen to serve on the youth council include Amanda Ayala, Aiden Borongan, Silvestre...

SALINAS VALLEY — A cherished holiday tradition returns to South Monterey County this December as “The Nutcracker Ballet” celebrates its 66th anniversary at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City. Produced by the Monterey County Dance Foundation, the long-running production features more than 120 performers...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has launched its new Retail Map of Soledad, a key feature of this year’s “Shop Local – Shop Soledad” holiday campaign. Designed to make holiday shopping easier and more enjoyable, the Retail Map highlights local boutiques, restaurants, service providers and...

GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038...

GREENFIELD — Local resident Avelina Torres is once again spearheading the annual Greenfield Coat Drive, which seeks donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. This year’s collection project — Torres’ ninth year — is already underway, with donations...