Police discover illegal cockfighting operation outside Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā On March 21, around 11 p.m., a Greenfield Police officer patrolling Patriot Park discovered a large gathering in a vineyard in the 41000 block of Elm Avenue, adjacent to the park, just outside Greenfield.
Upon approaching, more than 40 individuals fled the scene...
Winter Reading Program begins at Monterey County Free Libraries
MONTEREY COUNTY ā As the community heads into the heart of the winter months, Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) knows that it is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and read.
To help readers get their snuggle on, MCFL invites library...
Monterey County Pops! orchestra presents free holiday concerts
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Pops! orchestra is gearing up to spread holiday cheer with two free concerts that the whole family can enjoy this weekend.
The performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Hartnell Collegeās Western Stage in Salinas, and...
CDCR officials investigating Oct. 14 inmate death at Salinas Valley State Prison as homicide
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 14 death of an incarcerated person at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide.
At about 5:15 p.m., staff observed Orlando Ochoa assaulting Israel Mendoza and responded by utilizing chemical...
Cross country finals, flag football tourney this week
SALINAS VALLEY ā Local high school runners and flag football players will be competing this week with championship hopes for cross country, and the chance to play in a season-ending tournament for flag football.
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On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Pacific Coast Athletic League (PCAL)...
Greenfield man gets 30 years-to-life for murder after intentionally running over pedestrian
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield resident Paulo Cesar Alcaraz Ortiz, 27, has been sentenced to 30 years and eight months-to-life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder for intentionally running over Guadalupe Garcia.
On Nov. 16, 2021, Ortiz was in a car stolen from a friendās...
City of Soledad receives $750K in CDBG funds
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has been awarded $750,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The grant award will go to small businesses located in Soledad as they continue to recover from...
Football | Greenfield Bruins clinch at least part of league title
GREENFIELD ā For the first time in the schoolās history, the Greenfield High varsity football team has clinched at least part of their very first league title after beating Pajaro Valley last Saturday.
For the most part, the Greenfield Bruins should have handled Pajaro Valley...
Covid-19 community memorial project installation underway in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Construction is underway at the Monterey County Government Center campus on Alisal Street in Salinas as crews install the new Covid-19 Memorial.
The installation, which is part of a community effort to honor those affected by the pandemic, is taking shape along...
Gonzales community members discard medications
GONZALES ā Gonzales Police Department and Sun Street Centers hosted the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the police station on April 22.
Community members dropped off almost 30 pounds of expired or unused prescription drugs.
For the convenience of the public, drop-off boxes...
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Monterey County to observe 2026 National Crime Victimsā Rights Week
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join communities across the United States in observing the 2026 National Crime...






















