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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents of online scams that have been hitting the community. The scams begin with a text message or email warning the recipient of some potentially fraudulent charges on their account. When the person...

SALINAS VALLEY — High school baseball teams from South Monterey County are entering their final stretch of games in the regular season, with only two more weeks of play. Greenfield High improved to 4-4 in the Mission Division as they swept the Everett Alvarez Eagles...

SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High’s softball team is in sixth place in the Mission Division with a 4-6 record (7-7 overall). The Aztecs lost two contests last week: 4-2 against Rancho San Juan in Salinas and a 12-0 shutout against host Pacific Grove. Against Rancho San...

GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) hosted a Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday at Gonzales High to promote mental health awareness and well-being in the community. The Fair featured exhibits, informative workshops and activities designed to educate and empower attendees on various...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department has arrested 33-year-old Rutilio Caliahua Quiahua, a King City resident, on multiple charges related to sexual offenses involving minors under the age of 16. The arrest, announced April 29, follows an extensive investigation in which Soledad Police detectives identified at...

SALINAS — Interim Inc. hosted its annual Winter Holiday Meal on Dec. 19 at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming clients and community members for a shared holiday meal rooted in connection, dignity and care. The event served individuals who regularly access services at...

SALINAS VALLEY — Voters in South Monterey County have shaped the future of both local schools and city infrastructure in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, with mixed results across the measures. All school district bond measures are currently passing, set to fund essential facility...

From infrastructure upgrades and housing progress to cultural milestones, education achievements and community celebrations, 2025 was a year of growth, resilience and reflection across the Salinas Valley.  The following stories were selected by Tribune staff as the top news of the year, highlighting the events,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) will be continuing the Artist Studio Tour’s legacy, previously run by Arts Habitat. To ensure the tour’s continuous growth and longevity, Arts4MC will be collaborating with Arts Habitat for the 32nd annual tour’s transition into their...

SOLEDAD — A temporary redesign along Front Street in Soledad for a Safe Routes to School project demonstration is now open for community members to test out, announced Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). The demonstration, which began Sept. 8 and continues through Oct. 6,...