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GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield hosted a Patriot Day commemoration Monday morning to mark the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. The special ceremony, held outside the Greenfield Civic Center, included the Greenfield High School Cadet Corps, a speech by Mayor Bob White, a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been demobilized, as it is no longer needed while recovery and emergency repairs from the recent winter storms continue. The EOC was active for 40 days and was the heart of emergency operations during the...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the June 27 death of incarcerated person Jose Rodriguez at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At approximately 3:34 p.m., staff observed cellmates Steven Miranda and Rodriguez, noting Rodriguez...

SALINAS — From 2016 to 2019, Portland’s Red Door Project toured a show called “Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments,” featuring monologues about the experiences of African Americans with the criminal justice system.  The stories performed were autobiographical accounts of actual experiences with racial profiling....

GONZALES — Salinas Valley Health marked the 10-year anniversary of Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness Center in Gonzales on Saturday with a Community Health Day, drawing hundreds of community members to the facility to celebrate a decade of expanded access to healthcare while...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The 11th annual Touch-A-Truck rolled into the Salinas Rodeo Grounds on Sept. 7, drawing more than 2,000 ticketed guests for a day of family fun that combined big rigs, community spirit and philanthropy. Together, participants, sponsors and volunteers raised more than $65,000...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced a record year of impact in 2023. A total of $41.1 million was awarded in 2,422 grants to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County and beyond thanks to caring individuals, families and businesses. The grants...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Blood donors can cross “save lives” and “find a Halloween costume” off their to-do list: Vitalant is rewarding all blood donors Sept. 15 through Oct. 5 with a spooktacular free “Instant Halloween Costume” T-shirt.  Not having a robust blood supply can be...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has introduced its newest members, who bring a wealth of experience, dedication and local pride to the force. “Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Captain Andres Paredes, Officer Erik Vargas and Officer Kendrick Pearson,” police said. Captain Andres...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Rotary Club has announced the completion of its latest community service project, which involved the restoration of the “You’re In Greenfield” sign at Jim Maggini Memorial Park, located just north of Greenfield Memorial Hall at 615 El Camino Real. The project was...