Greenfield traffic stop leads to arrests for drug possession
GREENFIELD — A traffic stop in Greenfield turned into a pursuit Wednesday afternoon for local officers, with the chase ending safely in the 200 block of 11th Street and the vehicle occupants in handcuffs.
Following the pursuit by Greenfield Police, the driver — 25-year-old Juan...
Salinas Project Homekey housing projects derailed, funds missing
SALINAS — California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit last week against the developer of Salinas’ troubled Step Up Project Homekey motel conversions, and the City of Salinas is named as a defendant.
The projects at the 45-unit former Sanborn Inn at 180 S....
Soledad High cheer team competes for first time
SOLEDAD — Soledad Aztecs cheer coaches Anyssa and Krystal Santoyo, who have been involved in cheer since they were little, recently completed a dream of theirs, as the Soledad High School cheerleading team competed in their first-ever competition in school history.
The Santoyo sisters have...
Gonzales Youth Council members selected for 2023-24 school year
GONZALES — Eighteen youth have been selected to serve on the 2023-24 Gonzales Youth Council (GYC), a youth leadership and development program sponsored by the City of Gonzales with support from the Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD).
The GYC is comprised of students from ninth through...
More than $100K in arts and cultural grants awarded to Monterey County nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has awarded $109,000 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 22 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs, thanks to funding from the County of Monterey and its Board of Supervisors.
This is the...
Greenfield Police arrest man for attempted murder
GREENFIELD — A 21-year-old man has been arrested for the attempted murder of two individuals in Greenfield, police said.
On Jan. 9, Greenfield Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of 11th Street. During the investigation, it was determined that Eric...
Cross Country | Gonzales Spartan runners earn honors
GONZALES — Gonzales High cross country athletes and their parents and coaches gathered on Dec. 8 for an awards night and banquet inside the school’s cafeteria.
Gonzales head coach and athletic director Margie Daniels was pleased that the team had such a good showing for...
Monterey Bay Football Club to host third annual open tryouts
SEASIDE — Monterey Bay Football Club has announced that its third annual open tryout for the first team will take place over two days beginning on Saturday, Jan. 20, and will continue on Sunday morning, Jan. 21.
From there, 30 players will be invited back for...
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy recovers stolen vessel and trailer
SOLEDAD — In early December, an aluminum boat and trailer were reported stolen from Lake San Antonio in southern Monterey County.
Monterey County Park Rangers located video footage of a grey Toyota truck leaving with the stolen vessel and trailer.
On Dec. 26, a Monterey County...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams get back on the pitch
SALINAS VALLEY — Soccer teams from South Monterey County high schools are back on the pitch after time off to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s.
With the non-league schedule winding down, the boys and girls teams are ready for Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional play.
BOYS’...
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Scammers are targeting PG&E customers at an alarming rate
CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000...
