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September 16, 2024

Salinas Valley farmers seek rebound after floods, virus hit lettuce crops

SALINAS VALLEY ā€” Things were challenging enough for lettuce growers in Monterey Countyā€™s Salinas Valley before Mother Nature dealt a one-two punch in this yearā€™s storms. Farmers in 2022 had suffered an estimated $150 million in crop losses as impatiens necrotic spot virus ā€” a...

Track and Field | South Monterey County track teams head to Masters Meet

SALINAS VALLEY ā€” Track and field teams from South Monterey County will be competing this Saturday at the Pacific Coast Athletic League Masters Meet at Pacific Grove High School. The top competitors will qualify for the Central Coast Section semi-finals that will take place Saturday,...

Gonzales and Soledad high schools celebrate 2024 graduates

Gonzales Soledad high school graduations
SALINAS VALLEY ā€” Under clear skies and a cool Saturday morning, both Gonzales and Soledad high schools celebrated their Class of 2024 graduations with inspiring ceremonies that marked significant milestones. Large class graduates from Gonzales High The largest graduating class in many years received their diplomas...

Community event empowers youth and families in Soledad

Soledad Pathways to Success
SOLEDAD ā€” Partners For Peace presented a community event earlier this month focused on empowering Soledadā€™s youth and their families with the tools and knowledge for a successful future. The event, ā€œPathways to Success,ā€ was held March 2 at Main Street Middle School in Soledad....

Cross Country | Gonzales Spartan runners earn honors

GONZALES ā€” Gonzales High cross country athletes and their parents and coaches gathered on Dec. 8 for an awards night and banquet inside the schoolā€™s cafeteria. Gonzales head coach and athletic director Margie Daniels was pleased that the team had such a good showing for...

Monterey County residents invited to share thoughts on tourism and community impacts

Salinas Valley Fair
MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” See Monterey, the destination marketing organization for Monterey County, is conducting a Resident Sentiment Survey and hosting a Community Input Forum to better understand the communityā€™s opinions on the impact of visitors to the area and understanding of the Countyā€™s tourism...

Track and Field | Gonzales Spartans begin new season

GONZALES ā€” Gonzales High School hurdler Alen Valdez and high jumper Robert Gutierrez placed second in their specialties at last Saturdayā€™s season opening track and field meet at the Watsonville Time Trials. Valdez, a junior, ran the 110 hurdles in a time of 18.76, and...

Soccer | South Monterey County teams roll on offense

Soccer ball sports
SALINAS VALLEY ā€” In a game where one goal might be enough to win a game, the high school girlsā€™ soccer teams from Gonzales and Greenfield produced 28 goals combined in the second week of Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional play. Goal production was not...

Soccer | Greenfield Bruinsā€™ Garcia named Offensive Player of the Year

Greenfield boys soccer
SALINAS VALLEY ā€” Greenfield High School boysā€™ soccer standout player Hector Garcia was not only chosen to the first-team All-League in the Pacific Coast Athletic Leagueā€™s Gabilan Division, but he was also picked as the Offensive Player of the Year. According to Greenfield head soccer...

Gonzales Spartans Hall of Fame returns after 4-year hiatus

GONZALES ā€” After a four-year hiatus because of Covid-19, the Gonzales High School Hall of Fame will take place Saturday, April 29, at the Amaral Barn in Salinas. The Spartan 300 Club, along with the Gonzales High Athletic Program will be honoring men and women...

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 11, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 66:13 a.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Russ St.12:31 p.m. Illegal parking on Broadway St.1:08...