Man arrested after Sunday morning stabbing in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning on the 400 block of 10th Street.
Officers responded to the scene just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 28 after receiving a report of a stabbing involving two adults. One individual was...
Scammers swindled nearly $900K from PG&E customers in 2023
CENTRAL COAST — Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers.Â
In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments, with the...
123 inmates receive apprenticeships, job certifications at Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
SOLEDAD — In front of family and friends, 123 inmates at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad received their apprenticeships and industry accredited job certifications during an April 9 graduation held by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA).
“Congratulations! We are recognizing you for your...
Softball | King City, Soledad reach CCS semifinals
SALINAS VALLEY — King City and Soledad high school softball teams reached the semifinals of the Central Coast Section Division V Playoffs with wins in Saturday’s quarterfinals.
The Mustangs are the No. 4 seed and began the playoffs with a 9-2 home victory over No....
Greenfield Police arrest men for string of vehicle burglaries
GREENFIELD — Over the past week, Greenfield Police Department received 10 vehicle burglary reports and reports in which vehicles had been damaged from someone attempting to break in.
All the incidents were happening during the night-time and early morning hours, police said.
On March 9, with...
Drunken driver crashes into Greenfield middle school shed
GREENFIELD — A vehicle crash at Vista Verde Middle School late Saturday night resulted in significant damage to a maintenance shed located on the school grounds.
The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. when a vehicle traveling south on the 50 block of 12th Street...
Soccer | Soledad boys advance to semifinals, Gonzales falls in quarterfinals
SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High boys soccer team advanced to the Central Coast Section Division V semifinals after defeating No. 7 seed Cristo Rey in penalty kicks on Saturday night at Everett Alvarez High School.
The Aztecs are the second seed in the division and...
Central Coast elected officials champion new retail theft laws
CENTRAL COAST — In downtown Salinas on Aug. 19 — joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas championed historic new retail theft laws that will protect business owners,...
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca shines after improvement projects
SALINAS — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca celebrated the completion of the most extensive capital improvement project in more than two decades after a $20 million and eight-month renovation and beautification project concluded.
Elected officials, county staff, invited business leaders and WeatherTech Raceway staff participated July...
Correctional Training Facility’s annual Relay for Life raises $20K for cancer research
SOLEDAD — Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad hosted its annual Relay for Life Cancer Walk on Oct. 19, uniting inmates, staff and volunteers in a shared mission to support cancer research.
This year’s event raised more than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society, marking...
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Federal grant extends youth violence prevention program in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has received a $250,000 federal grant to continue efforts aimed at preventing youth violence, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren announced Aug....























