Monterey County declares emergency after battery plant fire
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared a state of emergency last Tuesday after the Jan. 16 fire at the Vistra battery storage facility in Moss Landing, a move that allows county officials to better respond to the disaster, and to...
Salinas Ride and Drive Event shines light on EVs
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A Ride and Drive Event will be held Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salinas Amtrak Station, 11 Station Place, in Salinas.
This event, hosted by Ecology Action, highlights electric vehicles (EVs) at all affordability levels and...
Fresh Express agrees to pay $280K for exposing over 80 employees to noxious bleach odors
SALINAS ā Monterey County District Attorneyās Officeās Environmental Protection Unit entered into a stipulated judgment March 15 with Fresh Express Inc. for violations of pesticide-related laws that exposed its employees to noxious odors resulting from the use of sodium hypochlorite (commonly known as bleach)...
Fort Hunter Liggett hosts local officials for community relations meeting
SALINAS VALLEY ā Fort Hunter Liggett recently conducted the June Quarterly Community Relations Executive Board (CREB) meeting at City Hall in King City.
The June 21 meeting began with opening remarks from HHC Commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Layton, greeting distinguished guests and audience members and...
Community Foundation for Monterey County names Dr. Cabrera, Claypool and Cullen to its Board of Directors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors.
āWe are excited to add Rolando, Mary and Robert to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand...
Soledad, Greenfield search warrants lead to arrests for weapon violations
SOLEDAD ā On the morning of June 18, Soledad Police detectives, with assistance from the Greenfield Police Department, Cal Fire, Monterey County Probation Department, California State Parole and members of the South Monterey County Task Force, served two simultaneous search warrants in the cities...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams await 2025 playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY ā The last two divisional boysā soccer games were played Tuesday, after press deadlines, as Gonzales competed against host Soledad and Greenfield took on Alisal in Salinas.
The Gonzales-at-Soledad game was rescheduled from last Friday because of wet conditions at the Aztec stadium....
Artichoke Festival 2025 returns to its roots in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā The iconic Artichoke Festival is making a grand return to its roots in the heart of the Salinas Valley this year.
Set for June 14-15, the annual festival will take place at the Monterey County Sheriffās Posse Grounds in Salinas, a move...
Mee Memorial unveils Californiaās first full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy system
SALINAS VALLEY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System has unveiled Californiaās first Fuji full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging system, bringing cutting-edge technology to the region.
As the only hospital in South Monterey County, Mee Memorial is a lifeline for residents ā often serving as the first...
Football | Gonzales Spartans win 2nd straight game
GONZALES ā After starting the season 0-3, the Gonzales Spartans have won their last two games, including their league opener against the Harbor Pirates.
When the season started, the Spartans were not only thought of being the best team in South Monterey County, but also...
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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA ā California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this yearās legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....






















