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July 11, 2025

Greenfield High’s Class of 2025 embraces future

GREENFIELD — A packed stadium crowd at Greenfield High School on Friday watched as more than 200 students became the Bruins’ graduating Class of 2025. ā€œThe dedication and patience it took to raise us are about to pay off as we walk across this stage...

Gonzales High honors Class of 2025 during 113th Commencement at newly renovated stadium

GONZALES — Traditions continued at Gonzales High School during the 113th Annual Commencement on Saturday morning at Dick Force Stadium, where more than 200 students graduated in front of their families, friends and school staff. The walk from Spartan Alley to the stadium resumed as...

Downtown Soledad to come alive with Music in the Park starting Friday

Cesar Chavez Park
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced its first-ever Music in the Park summer series, a new community event bringing live music, food and family fun to the heart of downtown Soledad. The free event series will take place at Cesar Chavez Park on the...

Monterey County supervisor begins role on California Coastal Commission following Speaker Rivas appointment

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez has officially begun his tenure on the California Coastal Commission, following his appointment by State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas. Lopez started his work on May 21, bringing a rural Central Coast perspective to one of the state’s...

Wrestling | Gonzales Spartan grapplers celebrate 2024-25 season

GONZALES — Gonzales High School’s wrestling team hosted a banquet and awards night Saturday at the school multipurpose room. Spartan wrestlers, along with their families and coaches, celebrated the 2024-25 season. More than 50 guests attended the event that was catered by Luigi’s Italian Restaurant. Coaches...

Greenfield Police add high-tech drones to boost emergency response

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has announced the addition of two advanced drones to its public safety arsenal, a move officials say will dramatically improve response times and enhance situational awareness during emergencies. ā€œWe’re happy to share that we’ve added two state-of-the-art DJI drones to...

Gonzales man gets 38-year prison sentence for 2021 fatal shooting and other crimes

Law judge court
GONZALES — On May 20, Jesus Tejeda, 37, of Gonzales, was sentenced to 38 years and eight months in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter with the personal use a firearm, attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon in furtherance of...

An evening trip down to the Soledad Certified Farmer’s Market

SOLEDAD — From afar, the Soledad Certified Farmer’s Market on Soledad Street doesn’t seem like much compared to the larger events happening around Monterey County during the spring and summer months. So, my fiancĆ©e, Luisa, and I decided to stop by since it’s right around...

Monterey County Board of Supervisors to mark 50th anniversary of ā€˜El Cortito’ ban

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors will host a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a landmark legal case that arose out of the Salinas Valley and outlawed the use of ā€œEl Cortito,ā€ or the short-handled...

Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands receives ā€˜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...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 2, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD June 182:49 p.m. Traffic violation on Front St. June 199:36 a.m. Found property (gun magazine)...