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July 17, 2025

Soledad Police Department encourages everyone to travel safely during Thanksgiving holiday

Soledad Police Department
SOLEDAD — As millions of families throughout the state hit the road to visit friends and family this Thanksgiving holiday, Soledad Police Department reminds drivers and passengers to ā€œBuckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.ā€  ā€œWhether you’re taking a long drive across the country or a...

Gonzales Unified School District appoints Adame as new superintendent

GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees has named Joey Adame as the new superintendent, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Adame, currently the superintendent of Los Molinos Unified School District, was chosen for his leadership in improving academic achievement and supporting student equity. ā€œCountless hours...

California Highway Patrol gives ā€˜thanks’ for safe driving, seat belt use this Thanksgiving

CALIFORNIA — As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum...

Monterey County voters have until Sunday to cure ballot signatures

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Department will certify the final results of the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Voters who need to correct a missing or mismatched signature on their vote-by-mail ballot have until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1,...

Monterey County honors 103-year-old WWII veteran from Salinas

SALINAS — Monterey County Board of Supervisors recently held a special ceremony to honor the distinguished service of Salinas World War II Merchant Marine veteran John Edward Laughton and declared Nov. 12, 2024, as ā€œJohn Edward Laughton Dayā€ in Monterey County. Laughton, born on Oct....

Soccer | South Monterey County teams ready for preseason

SALINAS VALLEY — All eight South Monterey County boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are ready for the preseason to start this upcoming week, with games either at home or on the road. BOYS’ SOCCER Last year the King City High School boys’ team finished the season...

Traffic expected to increase along Central Coast during holiday weekend

CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans is reminding motorists to expect an increase in traffic on the Central Coast during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend. With wet and cold weather in the forecast, motorists are encouraged to remember these safety tips: Reduce your speed in rainy, foggy, icy...

Soledad unveils new downtown murals

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad and the Arts Council for Monterey County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for three new murals in downtown Soledad last Saturday. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown area and create a space where residents...

Vitalant urges individuals to give thanks by giving blood

MONTEREY COUNTY — As many gather for Thanksgiving celebrations with family and friends, Vitalant urges eligible donors to give thanks by giving blood.Ā  The need for blood is constant, and the holidays are no exception. A patient in the United States depends on lifesaving blood...

Cross Country | South Monterey County duo qualifies for State

SALINAS VALLEY — High school distance aces Giovanni Ochoa of Gonzales and Fabian Serrano of Greenfield placed fourth and ninth, respectively, at the Central Coast Section (CCS) cross country championships to qualify for the State Meet. Ochoa ran in the Division IV boys race and...

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Salinas Valley State Prison investigating June 27 death of inmate as...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the June 27 death of incarcerated person Jose Rodriguez at Salinas Valley...