Monterey County looks to eliminate prior cultivation requirement for outdoor cannabis growers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors narrowly voted Jan. 9 to make changes to its outdoor cannabis cultivation pilot program, allowing growers to double their canopy size and eliminate a requirement that made permit applicants prove cannabis was cultivated on the property...
Track and Field | Gonzales hosts awards night for Spartan team
GONZALES ā Gonzales Highās track and field program hosted a banquet and awards night on June 4 at the school cafeteria.
The evening began with a catered dinner from Luigiās Italian food. After dinner, head track coach Margie Daniels presented school certificates to student-athletes with...
Gonzales High football program hosts awards night and banquet
GONZALES ā Gonzales Spartan players, coaches and parents gathered one last time to conclude the 2024 football season with a banquet and awards night Dec. 12 at the Gonzales High School cafeteria.
The varsity and JV football teams were able to celebrate at home after...
2024 Year In Review | A Look Back at Salinas Valleyās Top Stories That Shaped the Past Year
As a new year begins, the staff at Salinas Valley Tribune compiled a few of the top stories that defined the South Monterey County community over the past year. Hereās a brief look at the 2024 Year In Review:
JANUARY 2024
Staying healthy
The state of California...
Soledad Aztecs reveal 2023 football schedule
SOLEDAD ā Last year the Soledad Aztecs had a historic football season that saw them win the Cypress League title for the first time in school history.
Aztec fans are excited to start another season as the team releases their 2023 schedule.
Last season the Aztecs...
Marinelli Bros. Circus brings entertainment to seniors in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā The garden at Eden Valley Care Center was filled with joy and laughter last Wednesday afternoon as residents and staff were treated to a special mini performance by the Marinelli Bros. Circus.
The Aug. 6 event featured a preview of the circusās full...
Greenfield Police Department receives grant for traffic enforcement program
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Police Department has received a $65,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads.
āWe are grateful to receive this...
Gonzales school district promotes mental wellness at community fair
GONZALES ā Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) hosted a Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday at Gonzales High to promote mental health awareness and well-being in the community.
The Fair featured exhibits, informative workshops and activities designed to educate and empower attendees on various...
Monterey County Civil Grand Jury seeks jurors for 2024-25 term
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Many residents have never heard of a Civil Grand Jury, or if they have, they know little about its purpose. In California, a Civil Grand Jury is required in each of the 58 counties.
Looking for effectiveness and efficiency, Civil Grand jurors...
Baseball | Soledad and Greenfield extend winning streaks
SALINAS VALLEY ā After dropping their first two Gabilan Division games against the reigning Division Ill Central Coast Section champions, the Monterey Toreadors, the Soledad Aztecs baseball team has now won four straight as they swept their series against Carmel Padres last week.
Heading into...
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Gonzales Police urge focus behind the wheel during Distracted Driving Awareness...
GONZALES ā April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Gonzales Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes...























