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March 31, 2026

YWCA to open first South Monterey County shelter for domestic violence survivors

MONTEREY COUNTY — YWCA Monterey County is expanding its services by opening its first transitional housing location in South Monterey County for women and families impacted by domestic violence. The confidential site — planned to open the week of Nov. 24 — will include 10...

Hartnell College awarded $9.5M grant to support students in agricultural careers

SALINAS — Hartnell College has been awarded a $9.5 million grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s inaugural NEXTGEN program.  The official announcement was made during a presentation by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in Washington, D.C., on June 20. ā€œThis...

CRU Winery in Soledad announces chowder cook-off

SOLEDAD — This summer, CRU Winery is on the hunt for the best chowder recipe with their Chowder Cook-Off Contest. Now through Aug. 6, California residents can submit their best chowder recipe for a chance to win. The Chowder Cook-Off is a tribute to the...

Salinas cumbia urbana band ĀæQiensave? heads to SXSW as official performing artists

SALINAS — Salinas’ very own cumbia urbana band, ĀæQiensave?, has been selected as official performing artists for this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. Known for their infectious blend of traditional cumbia rhythms and modern urban sounds, ĀæQiensave? will take the SXSW...

Soccer | South Monterey County teams reach end of 2024-25 season

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SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school girls’ and boys’ soccer teams have just a handful of Pacific Coast Athletic League games remaining to play in their respective divisions. Teams will be playing for league titles and Central Coast Section playoff consideration. GIRLS’ SOCCER The Soledad...

King City man arrested for DUI, firearms and drugs in Greenfield

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GREENFIELD — A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms and drug offenses, according to the Greenfield Police Department. At about 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 22, officers conducted a vehicle check...

Greenfield man pleads guilty in fatal DUI collision

GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Andres Espinoza, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, announced Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni on June 12. On June 25, 2022, just after 3 a.m., Espinoza was driving a Subaru WRX sedan at speeds...

Basketball | Soledad stock soars after starting 4-1 in Cypress Division

SOLEDAD — It wasn’t a great start for the Soledad Aztecs boys’ basketball team, but the season is looking up as they have won four of their last five games. Coming into the season, the Aztecs had lost much of their talent from a year...

Interim’s Winter Holiday Meal brings warmth to residents in need

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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...

Soledad twins, cancer survivors share journey at Celebration of Life Fashion Show

Celebration of Life Fashion Show
SOLEDAD — This year marks a special 30-year celebration for the American Cancer Society’s annual Celebration of Life Fashion Show, where local cancer survivors walk the runway as models sharing their cancer journey to inspire others and build community awareness. The unique fundraiser takes place...

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Soledad man sentenced to 25 years to life in 2010 Greenfield...

SOLEDAD — Former Soledad resident Noel Aguilera Ledesma was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on March 12 for the 2010 murder...