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March 3, 2026

Hartnell College, Salinas Valley Health celebrate unveiling of Center for Nursing and Health Sciences

SALINAS — Hartnell College and Salinas Valley Health celebrated the unveiling of the Hartnell College Center for Nursing and Health Sciences in Salinas last month. This partnership between the college and the medical center is long-standing, with both organizations having collaborated for many years. The...

CSUMB Salinas City Center rebrands as One Main Street under new ownership

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation and the National Steinbeck Center have formally assumed ownership of the CSUMB Salinas City Center from Cal State Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The building will be renamed One Main Street. The announcement was made during a press conference Wednesday morning and...

California Rodeo Salinas raises awareness for domestic violence in October

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas will support the Man Up Crusade in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with a belt buckle drawing and more. The Man Up Crusade is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating public awareness on the issue of domestic violence. The...

Lavender Creek partners with Scheid Vineyards in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek, a lavender farm and wellness brand, has teamed up with Scheid Vineyards to offer lavender gifts at the winery’s award-winning tasting rooms, including in Greenfield. The co-founders, Ryan and Myriah Hopkins, launched a catalog of soothing lavender bath and beauty products...

Soledad community encouraged to test temporary redesign along Front Street

SOLEDAD — A temporary redesign along Front Street in Soledad for a Safe Routes to School project demonstration is now open for community members to test out, announced Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). The demonstration, which began Sept. 8 and continues through Oct. 6,...

Soccer | South Monterey County teams play final preseason games

Soccer ball sports
SALINAS VALLEY — With Christmas break upon us, the South Monterey County high school soccer teams completed the preseason schedule last week. Every school except for the King City boys’ team will now be off until the first days of 2024. BOYS’ SOCCER The Greenfield High boys’...

Salinas Valley Health cath lab makes history

SALINAS — Four days ago, Javier Lopez couldn’t walk half a block before the pain in his right leg would stop him from taking another step. Today, the 74-year-old smiled as he walked alongside the doctor who rejuvenated his mind and body by performing an...

Highway 101 northbound near Chualar set for daytime closures to repair culverts

Roadwork construction
CHUALAR — Contracted crews have initiated repairs this week to drainage structures along northbound Highway 101. Travelers heading north on 101 will encounter a closure of the No. 2 (right) lane from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. These lane closures will begin one mile south...

Football | Greenfield Bruins clinch at least part of league title

GREENFIELD — For the first time in the school’s history, the Greenfield High varsity football team has clinched at least part of their very first league title after beating Pajaro Valley last Saturday. For the most part, the Greenfield Bruins should have handled Pajaro Valley...

Hartnell College Foundation announces scholarship for women pursuing higher education

Hartnell College
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation invites Hartnell College students to apply for the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Scholarship, which aims to support low-income women seeking to further their education at a University of California campus. The scholarship, which emphasizes diversity and inclusion, promotes...

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 25, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 51:05 a.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.10:00 a.m. Bench warrant on S. San Lorenzo...