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March 7, 2026

CDCR investigating deadly force incident at Salinas Valley State Prison

Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an attempted homicide at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) after a use-of-force incident. On July 12, at 9:37 a.m., SVSP staff in a recreation yard observed two inmates striking another inmate with manufactured...

Youth Baseball | Titan teams scrimmage in Gonzales

GONZALES — Three teams from the South County Titans youth travel baseball program scrimmaged each other on Sunday at Art Brusa Field in Gonzales. Teams from the 11 under, 12 under and 13 under baseball teams played each other in scrimmages in preparation for the...

Greenfield man convicted of first-degree murder for intentionally running over pedestrian to avoid arrest

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GREENFIELD — A Monterey County Jury has found Paulo Cesar Alcaraz Ortiz, 27, of Greenfield, guilty of first-degree murder for intentionally running over Guadalupe Garcia. Judge Andrew Liu will sentence Ortiz, who is facing more than 25 years to life in prison, on Sept. 4. On...

Friends of Laguna Seca receives $500K donation from Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation

SALINAS — Friends of Laguna Seca has received a $500,000 donation from the LagunaĀ Seca Raceway Foundation (LSRF) in partnership with the Monterey County Parks Foundation (MCPF). This significant donation comes with the full endorsement from both the LSRF and MCPF, as the Friends of Laguna...

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership mobilizes to ensure fair distribution of $1.8B for California internet access

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MONTEREY COUNTY — In the midst of a 30-day challenge period that is critically important to the allocation of federal broadband funds to close the digital divide, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is working to ensure that the region receives its share of broadband...

South Monterey County high school sports on hold for ā€˜dead period’

SALINAS VALLEY — All South Monterey County high school sports will be observing a ā€œdead 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...

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...

Gonzales school district seeks board member

GONZALES — The Governing Board of the Gonzales Unified School District is seeking to fill a vacancy on its five-member Board of Education. The vacancy is for an ā€œat largeā€ board member position with a term ending in December 2024. Interested candidates are invited to complete...

Soledad Historical Society’s ā€˜History of Women’s Fashion’ exhibit opens Saturday

SOLEDAD — Soledad Historical Society has announced a new display at the museum, located at 137 Soledad St., in Soledad. The exhibit, titled ā€œThe History of Women’s Fashion,ā€ features more than 50 vintage dresses and showcases the evolution of women’s fashion through the decades,...

Open fires remain prohibited at Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD — All fires in Pinnacles National Park are prohibited for the remainder of the summer fire season. At the ā€œVery Highā€ fire level, these restrictions include prohibitions on all open flames, fire pits and grills, regardless of fuel type.Ā Gas, charcoal, propane and wood burning...

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Salinas man pleads no contest in violent May 2025 domestic incident

SALINAS VALLEY — A Salinas man has pleaded no contest to multiple charges stemming from a May 2025 incident in which he stabbed his...