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January 17, 2026

Monterey County nonprofit leaders sought for 2024 LEAD Institute cohort

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE), a program of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC), has officially launched its recruitment for the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Institute 2024 cohort, of which rising nonprofit leaders in Monterey, San Benito and...

Arroyo Seco Road reopens following slide safeguard work

Arroyo Seco Road
GREENFIELD — Arroyo Seco Road has reopened to the public after major stabilization work, and motorists will see additional repairs occurring over the next month. The County of Monterey Public Works and its contractor Graniterock were able to clear and stabilize the road after damages...

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’...

Soledad announces Park Attendant Pilot Program for local youth

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced the launch of its Park Attendant Pilot Program, a new initiative that provides youth employment opportunities while enhancing the safety, cleanliness and hospitality of Orchard Lane Park during the busy summer season. The program, which will run on...

Meeting to discuss Gonzales stadium project set for Monday

GONZALES — On Monday, July 24, a special Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting will take place at the Gonzales High School library to discuss the completion of the stadium project. Funding had already been approved for the track renovation by Measure K,...

Greenfield Police Department welcomes new officers

Greenfield police officers
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has introduced its newest members, who bring a wealth of experience, dedication and local pride to the force. ā€œPlease join us in giving a warm welcome to Captain Andres Paredes, Officer Erik Vargas and Officer Kendrick Pearson,ā€ police said. Captain Andres...

Football | South Monterey County teams start strong

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high schools hit the gridiron last Thursday, Friday and Saturday to mark the beginning of the football season. Greenfield, Gonzales and King City came out winners, while Soledad fell at home in the pre-season opener. GREENFIELD In Friday’s game against the...

Monterey County youth protect Los Angeles waterways from post-fire contamination

MONTEREY COUNTY — Adriaan Urquidez, a young adult from Monterey County, is part of a massive response to protect the burned areas of Los Angeles from taking another hit. This time from winter storms. ā€œWhen I first heard about the Palisades fire, I was itching...

Power outage halts Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off auction

Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off auction
SALINAS VALLEY — The annual Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off on April 20 started with a great turnout of about 625 attendees inside the Orradre Building, bidding in the silent auction and a delicious dinner by the King City Young Farmers. Once dinner was served, speeches...

Tennis | Gonzales Spartan boys playing for title

Gonzales High School tennis
GONZALES — Gonzales High School boys’ tennis team will clinch an outright first-ever championship title or share the title with Oakwood by midweek. This will be the first championship in tennis for a Gonzales boys’ tennis team. The girls won their first championship in the...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 2711:14 p.m. Mental Health Crisis on N. 3rd St. Nov. 282:30 p.m. Domestic Violence and...