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April 30, 2026

Sen. Caballero secures $1.4M in state funding for Greenfield, Soledad improvements

SALINAS VALLEY — Sen. Anna Caballero stopped by Greenfield and Soledad last Monday to present checks for $1 million and $400,000 in state funding, respectively, to the City of Greenfield for radio transmission and reception upgrades and to the Soledad-Mission Recreation District for improvements...

Gonzales man arrested for Chualar armed robbery

Police arrest crime
CHUALAR — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery on Sunday afternoon in Chualar before subsequently locating the suspect in Salinas and taking them into custody. On Nov. 23, just after 2 p.m., deputies responded to a panic alarm at the Chualar Liquor...

Nearly 300 seniors graduate from Greenfield High School at 2024 commencement

Greenfield High School graduation
GREENFIELD — A huge crowd was on hand Saturday for the Greenfield High School Class of 2024 Commencement at the Bruins football stadium. As is typical for this time of year, an overcast day welcomed the nearly 300 graduates, along with their parents, friends and...

Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction set for April 20

Salinas Valley Fair
SALINAS VALLEY — Spring is here and it’s time for some fun — that’s what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fair’s annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20, in the Orradre building. ā€œOur Fair theme this year is ā€˜Golden Hills...

Greenfield Police announce man’s arrest in child molestation case

Police arrest crime
GREENFIELD — Heberth Reyes, 38, of Lockwood, was arrested May 9 on multiple counts of child molestation spanning over five years, announced Greenfield Police Department. The investigation was conducted collaboratively with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and involved two juveniles; one in Greenfield and the...

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. ā€œThe values represented here reflect gross values...

Soledad Police to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday

Soledad Police Department
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 11 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Soledad. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related...

Volleyball | Gonzales Lady Spartans split league games

Volleyball
GONZALES — Gonzales High volleyball team split its Mission Division games last week, losing a five-game match at Watsonville on Wednesday and sweeping the host Seaside in three sets on Friday. At Watsonville, Angelina Navarro had 11 kills, two blocks, 12 digs and five service...

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...

Application period closes soon for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships

Rodeo scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $37,500 in educational scholarships last year, and the application period for 2024 funds is closing soon. There are two options for students: Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell College can apply...

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Man dies after being found unresponsive in Monterey County Jail cell

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said. Monterey County...