Local News

SALINAS VALLEY — A passenger was arrested on a concealed firearm charge and three other people were cited following a series of reckless driving incidents tied to sideshow activity in Monterey County earlier this month. Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies were alerted about 1:30 a.m. on...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield native Jennifer Trujillo still remembers a back-to-school night from her elementary school days. Her parents arrived quite late, still in their work clothes, and stepped into her classroom, the cool air conditioning washing over their skin. This is why you need to...

GREENFIELD — A Soledad man was arrested on multiple charges after leading officers on a pursuit through Greenfield following a domestic disturbance call, according to the Greenfield Police Department. On April 15 at about 10 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Tehema Way...

GONZALES — City of Gonzales has installed new electric vehicle charging stations at the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex, expanding local access to EV infrastructure. The stations are located in the Community Center parking lot at 620 Fifth St. and are compatible with...

SALINAS VALLEY — A landmark spay and neuter clinic held Monday at San Lorenzo Park in King City reached full capacity several days ahead of the event, underscoring both the demand for services and the level of community participation in South Monterey County. Monterey County...

Mobile spay, neuter clinic coming to King City KING CITY — Limited appointments remain for upcoming mobile spay and neuter clinics hosted by SPCA Monterey County at the King City Recreation Center. The donor-supported clinics are scheduled for April 22 and 30 at the King City...

SOLEDAD — Rotary Club of Soledad will host “Touching Tractors and Trucks” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Soledad High School parking lot. The hands-on community event will allow children and adults to explore tractors, trucks and other large vehicles,...

GONZALES — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Gonzales Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel. Distractions like checking a phone, using the in-dash touchscreen or car phone app, adjusting the...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair hosted its annual Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition on March 26-27 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, where Morgan Hancock was crowned the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair. Hancock, 17, is a senior at King City High...

Write-in nomination period opens for June election MONTEREY COUNTY — The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for offices going to election in the Primary Election runs April 6 through May 19. To qualify, candidates must meet the requirements of office and file write-in...