Soledad Police arrest suspect after bank robbery triggered silent alarm
SOLEDAD ā A 59-year-old Soledad man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly robbing a Mechanics Bank branch and attempting to flee north on Highway 101, according to Soledad Police Department.
In a news release, Soledad Police said officers were dispatched around 9:22 a.m. after a...
Scheid Family Wines achieves Bee Friendly Farming Certification
GREENFIELD ā Scheid Family Wines has successfully obtained the Bee Friendly Farming Certification for its estate White Flower Vineyard, a prestigious designation that underscores the Greenfield wineryās commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
This certification, awarded by Pollinator Partnership, recognizes Scheidās efforts to promote bee...
South Monterey County high school sports on hold for ādead periodā
SALINAS VALLEY ā All South Monterey County high school sports will be observing a ādead periodā until Monday, Aug. 5, when all fall sports except for football can begin limited contact.
Football teams can resume regular practices on Aug. 5 so players can acclimate to...
Baseball | Gonzales Dingers travel team places 2nd
On the weekend of Oct. 7-8, the Gonzales Dingers 9 and under baseball team traveled to Santa Maria and placed second in the silver division. This is the first year of the Dingers 9 and under team, as they joined the 10 and under...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmates convicted of murdering fellow inmate
SOLEDAD ā Salinas Valley State Prison inmates Alberto Cortez and Jaime Romero have each been convicted by a jury of murder, announced the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office on June 3.
Cortez was convicted of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murder, based...
Soledad Community Health Care District workers form union with SEIU 2015
SOLEDAD ā An overwhelming majority of Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) workers decided last month to form their union with SEIU Local 2015, the nationās largest long-term care workers union.
The workers who organized at Soledad are certified nursing assistants, housekeepers, restorative aides, medical...
Soccer | Gonzales boys win CCS title, enter NorCal tourney
GONZALES ā For the first time in 17 years, the Gonzales High School boysā soccer team has won a Central Coast Section divisional title.
The Spartans secured the CCS Division IV championship on Saturday as they defeated the Pioneer Mustangs of San Jose by a...
With reopening in sight, economic impact study sheds light on cost of extended Highway 1 closure
BIG SUR ā The Regentās Slide closure on Highway 1 south of Big Sur has been sending drivers on alternative routes since January 2023.
New research from Beacon Economics explores the magnitude of the economic impacts of the closure, estimating the region has lost $13...
Lancaster wins Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 title
SALINAS VALLEY ā Rachel Lancaster has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2025 following two days of competition July 2-3 at the Salinas Sports Complex.
Lancaster, Miss Marine Corp. League #014, vied for the title with three other accomplished young women: Emily Drost, Miss San...
Monterey County Health Department receives $276K grant for child safety seat education
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department has received a $276,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Funding will be used to inform parents and caregivers about the importance of child safety seats and traveling...
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Garage fire contained in Greenfield; no injuries reported
GREENFIELD ā A structure fire early Friday morning was contained to a garage thanks to a rapid, multi-agency response, according to the Greenfield Police...





















