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October 10, 2025

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 ā€˜kidnapping’ scam

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

Cal Water’s King City, Salinas districts provide $19K in donations this Thanksgiving

SALINAS VALLEY — To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations in King City and Salinas on Nov. 9 for the utility’s annual Operation Gobble distribution. Cal Water donated $10,500 and...

Cross Country | South Monterey County runners qualify for State Meet

SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales High junior Giovanni Ochoa and Greenfield High sophomore Fabian Serrano ran well at last Saturday’s Central Coast Section (CCS) Championships and qualified for the California Interscholastic Federation State Cross Country Championships. Ochoa earned an All-CCS medal for his seventh-place finish in...

Greenfield Police Department awarded grant to increase safety on roads

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department was awarded a $50,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The grant will support the department’s ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads. ā€œWe are grateful for the...

Navy veteran returns to Greenfield to speak with youth

GREENFIELD — A retired captain in the U.S. Navy who grew up in the Salinas Valley returned to the area last week to not only visit family, but also speak to local youth about veterans and the meaning behind Veterans Day. Gilbert ā€œGilā€ Acosta was...

SPCA Monterey County advises caution when driving to avoid deer during mating season

MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County advises drivers to use extreme caution when driving to avoid hitting deer on area roadways this time of year.Ā  Fall is deer mating season on the Central Coast and deer are significantly more likely to be on the move...

Football | Greenfield Bruins’ magical run comes to an end

GREENFIELD — This year the Greenfield Bruins football team had the best season in school history and earned a trip back to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Going into the playoffs last Friday, they had a tough match-up against Branham, who...

Application deadline nears for McDonald’s Golden Grants Program

CENTRAL COAST — Applications will close Nov. 30 for the 2023 McDonald’s Golden Grants program benefitting education and nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area, Eureka, Salinas-Monterey and the Central Coast that better the lives of children ages 5 through 18 sharing $40,000 throughout...

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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...