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Multiple arrests made in Greenfield robbery investigation

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has arrested six individuals in connection with a robbery that took place May 9 on the 300 block of El Camino Real. The swift response came amid a coordinated effort involving local law enforcement and community partners. The incident occurred...

Greenfield Police announce man’s arrest in child molestation case

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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...

Softball | King City, Soledad reach CCS semifinals

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SALINAS VALLEY — King City and Soledad high school softball teams reached the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division V Playoffs with wins in Saturday’s quarterfinals. The Mustangs are the No. 4 seed and began the playoffs with a 9-2 home victory over No....

Soledad announces Park Attendant Pilot Program for local youth

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced the launch of its Park Attendant Pilot Program, a new initiative that provides youth employment opportunities while enhancing the safety, cleanliness and hospitality of Orchard Lane Park during the busy summer season. The program, which will run on...

Loaves, Fishes & Computers celebrates $20K grant from Spectrum at Internet Awareness Day event in South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant during an Internet Awareness Day event held May 8 at the King City Recreation Center. The event brought together community leaders and local officials to recognize ongoing efforts to bridge...

Softball | Greenfield Bruins claim Cypress title, set for CCS playoffs Saturday

GREENFIELD — First-year Greenfield High softball coach Norma Ornelas guided the Bruins to their second Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional title in three years. Greenfield finished 12-0 to claim the 2024-25 championship of the Cypress Division. Ornelas, a 2020 Greenfield High graduate, guided her team to...

Baseball | Soledad wins CCS play-in game, heads to playoffs

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SOLEDAD — Soledad High’s baseball team may have only won five games in the Gabilan Division, but the Aztecs earned the right to enter the Central Coast Section playoffs. Soledad defeated North Monterey County, 8-1, last Friday in Castroville in a Central Coast Section play-in...

Soledad Chamber launches new Night Market

SOLEDAD — A new community tradition took off with excitement on the evening of May 9, as the Soledad Chamber of Commerce launched its first-ever Night Market. Held in the Grocery Outlet parking lot at 401 Nestles Road, the event brought together local businesses, food...

‘Berry’ Bliss: Thousands flock to 2025 Salinas Valley Fair for food, fun, music and tradition

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SALINAS VALLEY — The 81st annual Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of fairgoers to King City’s Salinas Valley Fairgrounds from May 15 to 18, delivering on its promise of “The Berry Best Fair.” With a theme honoring the region’s rich agricultural heritage, this year’s...

Hartnell College to honor largest graduating class during Friday commencement ceremony

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SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell Community College District will celebrate the academic achievements of its Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, at 4 p.m. at Rabobank Stadium, 1034 N. Main St., in Salinas. The ceremony will include the official conferring of...

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San Simeon man convicted of assault at state park

BIG SUR — A San Simeon man has been convicted of felony assault and misdemeanor battery stemming from an attack on a State Parks...