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April 26, 2026

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...

Soccer | South Monterey County teams lead divisions

SALINAS VALLEY — The Greenfield and Soledad girls’ soccer teams are leading their respective divisions in the Pacific Coast Athletic League in the third week of play, while the Gonzales and King City boys’ teams are leading their divisions. GIRLS’ SOCCER The Gonzales girls’ soccer team...

Monterey County Business Council to release employment trends, workforce dynamics findings on Friday

Monterey County Business Council
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has announced an event titled ā€œCan Monterey Businesses Compete? Groundbreaking Report on Employment Trends and Workforce Dynamicsā€ that will feature the release of a comprehensive new study from Beacon Economics. This pivotal report, beginning with national and...

Gonzales City Council adopts ordinance to protect farms

GONZALES — At its April 17 meeting, Gonzales City Council adopted an Agricultural Resource Mitigation Ordinance, which adds a new chapter — Agricultural Resource Mitigation — to the Gonzales Municipal Code Zoning Regulations. ā€œThis step is a major commitment by the City of Gonzales to...

Baseball | Soledad Aztecs’ Perez strikes out 10 in win over Balers

Baseball
SOLEDAD — Soledad High senior pitcher Vidal Perez struck out 10 Hollister Haybalers to earn the pitching win in the Aztecs’ 5-3 road victory. Ethan Sanchez relieved Perez in the final inning to get the save. Daniel Valenzuela led Soledad with three hits and had three...

Farm tour in Soledad highlights benefits of investing in agricultural development

SOLEDAD — U.S. Congressman Jimmy Panetta met with leaders from Braga Fresh and Farm Journal Foundation on Oct. 9 to discuss how support for agricultural research and development can benefit global food and nutrition security. The meeting included a tour of Braga Fresh’s produce farming...

Salinas Valley student wins 2024 Dream of Flight Scholarship from MPI Jet

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley resident Fatima Abed was recently awarded the 2024 Dream of Flight $1,000 Scholarship from MPI Jet for her essay detailing her challenging journey to learn English and pursue higher education. Her inspiring story of determination and perseverance stood out among...

Women Empowerment Resource Fair launches Saturday at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds

SALINAS VALLEY — The Limitless Mentorship and Scholarship Program and Rotary District 5230 have announced the launch of a Women Empowerment Resource Fair to be held Saturday, May 6, in King City. The Resource Fair, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salinas Valley...

Chase Bryant set to perform at 2025 Salinas Valley Fair

SALINAS VALLEY — Country singer-songwriter Chase Bryant is set to perform at the 81st Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 17, in King City. Bryant, one of the most prolific guitar players in today’s country class, had his debut single ā€œTake It On Backā€ hit...

Monterey Bay Football Club announces 4-year partnership extension with Montage Health

Monterey Bay Football Club
SEASIDE — Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay FC) has officially announced a new four-year extension with Montage Health to remain as a prominent partner with the club in an agreement that includes front-of-kit sponsorship through 2029. In addition, Montage Health will continue to support...

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Assault rifle in bag

Detectives recover assault rifle after Soledad probationer arrest

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives recovered an unlawfully possessed assault rifle and additional ammunition following a probation-related arrest and subsequent search warrant service,...