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October 16, 2026

Soledad joins national workforce development program, plans youth skills workshops and job fair Saturday

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SOLEDAD — The City of Soledad has been selected as one of only 10 communities nationwide to participate in the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Workforce Development Community of Practice (CoP), a prestigious federally funded initiative aimed at preparing rural youth for successful...

Roundtable highlights federal investment in Monterey County Family Justice Center

MONTEREY COUNTY — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta hosted a roundtable with local leaders last Thursday to highlight recent federal support for Monterey County’s Family Justice Center initiative. Family Justice Centers collocate legal and other support services in one location to ensure they are accessible for...

Nearly $111K in grants awarded to local arts and culture projects in Monterey County

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MONTEREY COUNTY — The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that it has awarded $110,520 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 23 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs. This funding, provided by the County of Monterey and the Board...

Football | Pacific Grove ends Greenfield’s perfect season

GREENFIELD — The last time the Greenfield Bruins started 3-0 they went to the playoffs, but now the Bruins were looking to do something they haven’t done in school history, and that was to start the season off 4-0. Entering the Bruins stadium, one could...

Head-on crash kills 2 in Gonzales

GONZALES — A head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver on Highway 101 in Gonzales killed two people early Sunday morning. On June 18, at about 3:34 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) Monterey Communication Center received a call of a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway...

Salinas Valley cities celebrate Independence Day 2026 with music, food and festivities

Greenfield Fourth of July Celebration
SALINAS VALLEY — There was plenty of fun, food and music last Saturday for the Fourth of July celebrations in Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales. The City of Greenfield hosted its Independence Day celebration at Patriot Park with the featured events being a salute to local...

CSUMB’s expanded nursing program expected to boost region’s healthcare services

CENTRAL COAST — California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is increasing the size and lowering the cost of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to make a greater impact on the healthcare needs in the Central Coast region. “Access to healthcare is one...

General Election 2024: School board, council races unfold across South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — In the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, the latest results on Friday showed strong competition for seats on South Monterey County school boards, the Soledad Community Health Care District, and city councils in Greenfield and King City. Voter turnout so far reached...

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supply drops 25%

American Red Cross Bloodmobile
CENTRAL COAST — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%,...

Gonzales man sentenced to nearly 20 years in jail for stabbing animals inside school grounds

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GONZALES — A Gonzales man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of stabbing animals inside a school property in February 2023, Monterey County prosecutors said. Jose Jesse Marquez, 31, was handed a jail term of 19 years and...

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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar

SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...