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April 16, 2026

Champions crowned at final performance of California Rodeo Salinas

Saddle Bronc champion
SALINAS — The 2025 California Rodeo Salinas brought the spirit of the West to life once again, drawing nearly 55,000 fans over four action-packed days of professional rodeo, community celebration and family fun. From thrilling arena action to meaningful moments like the Golden Circle of...

Salinas Valley Groundwater Agency seeks applicants for Advisory Committee to guide sustainable water management

Water Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is now accepting applications for its Advisory Committee, a crucial body responsible for guiding groundwater management strategies in the region. The committee provides valuable input and consensus-based recommendations to the SVBGSA Board of Directors, playing...

Registration to close soon for Regional Broadband Summit

SEASIDE — Join Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) on Tuesday, Oct. 3, for its highly anticipated Regional Broadband Summit, to take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at California State University Monterey Bay’s University Center in Seaside.  This regional event will unveil MBEP’s comprehensive White...

Greenfield’s first A Day of Thanks Community Dinner a resounding success

GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield came together in a remarkable display of unity and gratitude this past Sunday for its inaugural A Day of Thanks Community Dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall. The Nov. 24 event, hosted by the newly formed Greenfield Locals organization,...

Raley’s, FirstFruits Farms deliver 30,000 pounds of apples to Food Bank for Monterey Country

MONTEREY COUNTY — Raley’s and Washington-based FirstFruits Farms donated 30,000 pounds of fresh apples on April 1 to the Food Bank for Monterey County. The contribution was made possible by Raley’s customers who purchased select apples during January and February as part of a give-back...

Fall Festival a hit in Gonzales

GONZALES — The Fall Festival on Fourth Street in downtown Gonzales drew a crowd Saturday night with plenty of ghouls and monsters in attendance just days before Halloween.  Nonprofit groups sold food and crafts while children and their parents enjoyed the games, music and contests....

Soledad Community Health Care District celebrates lifelong resident’s 105th birthday

Birthday
SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) celebrated a momentous milestone in the life of one of its cherished residents, Jennie Aquino, who turned 105 years old on Saturday. Aquino, a lifelong resident of Soledad, has been an integral part of the community since...

Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands receives ‘Excellence in Education’ award from Monterey County School Boards Association

MONTEREY COUNTY — Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands (GHGH) has been recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Education Award by the Monterey County School Boards Association (MCSBA).  The honor was presented at MCSBA’s Annual Dinner and Organizational Meeting, held on May 1 at Hartnell Community...

Monterey County crops fall 6.1% in value last year

Strawberries crops
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Crop and Livestock Report, which recorded a production gross value of just over $4.35 billion, reflecting a 6.1% decrease from 2022. “The values represented here reflect gross values...

Gonzales stadium project set to begin next month

Gonzales track and field
GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District came to an agreement on May 14 with Tombleson Inc. of Salinas for the construction of the Gonzales Stadium Track and Field Improvement Project at Dick Force Stadium. The work on the project will begin on Monday, June 10. The...

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Arroyo Seco River rescue

Body recovered after vehicle found in Arroyo Seco River

GREENFIELD — Authorities recovered the body of a man Monday after a vehicle was discovered partially submerged in the Arroyo Seco River west of...