Calls grow to restrict harmful pesticide exposure in Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Several dozen community members gathered for a news conference at the County Government Center in Salinas last Tuesday to release a new study that found that pregnant women in Monterey County are more likely to be exposed to far higher levels...
National Steinbeck Center celebrates John Steinbeckās birthday with special event
SALINAS VALLEY ā The National Steinbeck Center invites the community to celebrate the 123rd birthday of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck with a special āPay What You Canā event from Thursday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 1.
During these three days, visitors can choose their...
Greenfield Highās 246th Battalion expands, excels in leadership
GREENFIELD ā The 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School continues to grow ā from last yearās 130 cadets to this yearās 170 cadet enrollment.
Recently, the unit was awarded the Unit Community Service Ribbon for serving nearly 2,000 school and...
Fundraiser brings in $150K to support Salinas Valley resident in need of liver transplant
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hundreds of South Monterey County residents gathered last Thursday to raise thousands of dollars for a good cause while showing what it means to support one of their own.
With a turnout of nearly 700 guests, a fundraiser was held March 23...
Volleyball | Gonzales Lady Spartans split league games
GONZALES ā Gonzales High volleyball team split its Mission Division games last week, losing a five-game match at Watsonville on Wednesday and sweeping the host Seaside in three sets on Friday.
At Watsonville, Angelina Navarro had 11 kills, two blocks, 12 digs and five service...
$33M in college savings available for youth in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hartnell College Foundation and Bright Futures of Monterey County have announced a collaboration with CalKIDS, a fund in California that provides free college savings accounts for millions of children.
In Monterey County, there are more than 64,000 qualified children with $33 million...
Salinas Valley Titans shine at 2024 West Zone Baseball Mustang Championships
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Salinas Valley Titans 10 and under Pony baseball team represented South Monterey County as the NORCAL Super Region champions during last weekās 2024 West Zone Baseball Mustang Championships at Norwalkās Holifield Park.
The Salinas Valley team went 1-2 in the double...
Valley Health Associates secures grant to expand Medication Assisted Treatment in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā Valley Health Associates, in collaboration with Central Coast Overdose Prevention, has announced the award of $2 million in grant funding through the Department of Health Care Services and Sierra Health Foundation.
This grant will significantly enhance the availability of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)...
Utility gas tech honored for handling of carbon monoxide situation in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Fire Department has recognized a local utility gas technician for their proper handling of a carbon monoxide situation that could have resulted badly had they not intervened.
Gustavo āGusā Rivera, who works for PG&E, was called to a Greenfield residence on Dec....
Baseball | Soledad wins CCS play-in game, heads to playoffs
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Highās 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...
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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA ā California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this yearās legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....






















