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February 13, 2026

Sun Street completes new youth center for South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the completion of its Darlene Acosta Youth Center in South Monterey County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house. The June 28 celebration marked the final construction phase of Sun Street’s King City campus at 641...

SPCA seeks information about man impersonating as veterinarian in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is seeking information about a man impersonating a veterinarian in Monterey County. A Prunedale man is providing veterinary care without a license, according to SPCA, and is suspected of animal abuse and cruelty. ā€œHe has been giving veterinary examinations, prescribing...

Hartnell College awarded $2M as part of NOAA climate resilience project

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SALINAS — Hartnell College was awarded a $2 million subaward, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) $71 million Climate Resilience Regional Challenge to advance climate change resilience around the Monterey Bay area through the Monterey Bay Climate Action Adaptation Network (MBCAAN). The...

New look and name for 2024 Artists Studio Tour

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) will be continuing the Artist Studio Tour’s legacy, previously run by Arts Habitat. To ensure the tour’s continuous growth and longevity, Arts4MC will be collaborating with Arts Habitat for the 32nd annual tour’s transition into their...

Gonzales middle school assembly honors veterans

GONZALES — Students at Fairview Middle School in Gonzales hosted a Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 6 to honor local veterans, marking the return of an annual tradition for the Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD). The student-led event, which drew community support from organizations across...

Softball | South Monterey County teams to wrap up regular season next week

SALINAS VALLEY — High school softball is wrapping up for the four varsity teams from South Monterey County, who only have a few more games to play over the next week before the regular season ends. King City Mustangs Since their loss to Robert Louis Stevenson,...

Monterey County judges reach out to area schools to provide civic education on Constitution Day

MONTEREY COUNTY — The judges of Monterey County Superior Court, in collaboration with the Monterey County Office of Education and Monterey County Local Bar, commemorated Constitution Day 2024, from Sept. 16-26. Through coordinated outreach to area schools involving a personal visit from a Judge, Commissioner...

2025 Year In Review | A Look Back at Salinas Valley’s Top Stories That Shaped the Past Year

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From infrastructure upgrades and housing progress to cultural milestones, education achievements and community celebrations, 2025 was a year of growth, resilience and reflection across the Salinas Valley.  The following stories were selected by Tribune staff as the top news of the year, highlighting the events,...

SPCA mobile clinics offer vital care for cats in South Monterey County

SOLEDAD — In a continued effort to combat pet overpopulation, SPCA Monterey County is offering free spay/neuter clinics for cats in South Monterey County, including Soledad and King City, with several appointments still available. Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by the SPCA’s...

Greenfield man sentenced to six years in prison for child molestation

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Juan Jimenez-Ramirez of Greenfield to six years in prison on Aug. 22 for one count of committing a lewd act upon a child under age 14. Jimenez-Ramirez, 29, will also be required to register as a sex offender...

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Former prison lieutenant from Greenfield faces smuggling charges

GREENFIELD — A former California state correctional lieutenant has been arrested on charges of conspiring to smuggle contraband into state prison in exchange for...