56.3 F
Salinas
October 10, 2025

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announces promotions

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto has announced the promotions of Commander Jason Smith to the rank of chief deputy and Sgt. Veronica Olguin to the rank of commander effective Nov. 18. “I spoke with both this morning about the expectation of leadership...

Greenfield’s 7th annual coat drive gets underway

GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s annual coat drive is underway, seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. Local resident Avelina Torres is spearheading the coat drive for the seventh year in a row, and once again she has...

Volleyball | South Monterey County’s standout players earn honors

SALINAS VALLEY — With the high school volleyball season officially coming to end, it’s time to honor the young ladies of South Monterey County who had a great season with awards. In the Cypress Division, the Greenfield Bruins were the lone representative from South Monterey...

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s Turkey Trot sets new donation record

SALINAS — Families began arriving before sunrise on Thanksgiving Day eager to venture onto Monterey County’s iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas for exercise, family photos and to raise valuable funds for the Food Bank for Monterey County. In four hours, a record total...

Hartnell College Board appoints Gonzales resident as new trustee

SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District Governing Board made a provisional appointment of Sonia Jaramillo of Gonzales as the new District 6 trustee. Jaramillo fills a vacancy left by Erica Padilla-Chavez, who resigned from the board position effective Nov. 2. Since 2015, Jaramillo has served as...

Soccer | Gonzales Spartan alums defeat varsity boys

GONZALES — Gonzales High alumni soccer players defeated this year’s boys varsity team by a 1-0 score on Nov. 17 at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales. The lone score was by Nathaniel Flores for the alumni team. The Spartans varsity team will have games this week...

Greenfield resident among honorees at Girls Inc. CC’s 20-year celebration

CENTRAL COAST — It was a festive occasion on Nov. 10 as Girls Inc. of the Central Coast celebrated 20 years of successful programming at The Lodge in Pebble Beach. The Gratitude Gala celebrated the thousands of strong, smart and bold girls who have benefited...

Monterey County Workforce Development Board launches new initiative

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board has launched Monterey County Works, a new initiative that highlights valuable services and benefits for local job seekers and employers. The initiative reflects the organization’s evolution while maintaining its mission to provide innovative workforce solutions to the...

Greenfield Police warn of new ‘kidnapping’ scam

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has recently been made aware of a concerning scam that has targeted several residents in the community. “We’re taking this issue very seriously and want to make sure you have the information you need to stay safe,” the Department stated...

SOCOS Social treats seniors to Thanksgiving meal in Gonzales

GONZALES — Last week’s rain didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 100 attendees at the monthly South County Seniors (SOCOS) Social in Gonzales. Hosted by Adventure Seeking Seniors, in partnership with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley (MOWSV), the seniors were treated...

Local News

Greenfield Police Department

Greenfield traffic stop leads to arrests for firearms, narcotics

GREENFIELD — While on patrol in a school zone Friday morning, a Greenfield police officer observed a vehicle driving recklessly. When the officer attempted a...