Local News

SOLEDAD — SPCA Monterey County is currently caring for nine pet fantail pigeons who were found abandoned on the side of Highway 146 in Soledad last week.  SPCA humane officers are seeking information about the person who abandoned the birds.  In the evening on Aug. 10,...

SOLEDAD — McDonald’s in Soledad recently hosted a ribbon cutting as part of its lobby reopening after it was closed to walk-in dining during the six-week remodeling construction project. City leaders from Soledad and regional management from McDonald’s highlighted the contractors and effort to...

Steve McShane teaches residents about the simpler gardening alternative called “fairy gardening.”

The Salinas Old Downtown streets were filled as families, veterans and friends waited for the eighth annual Veterans Day Parade to begin Nov. 11.

KING CITY — Monterey County Superior Court has announced the reopening of the King City Courthouse after nearly eight years, with traffic court arraignments beginning July 13. The courthouse at 250 Franciscan Way will once again provide court services to the community of South Monterey...

SOLEDAD — SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued an anemic badger who was found hiding in a garage in Soledad on Aug. 19. “We believe nearby construction scared him away from or destroyed his burrow,” stated the SPCA in a news release....

SALINAS VALLEY — Restaurants in California have had to get creative to stay afloat during the Covid-19 shelter-in-place era, especially since the latest restrictions on operation prevent them from using indoor dining areas. While many have returned to take-out and delivery orders, some have turned...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of Olga Morales, a devoted staff member at Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad. The Jan. 26 celebration, held at the Eden Valley Skilled Nursing Facility, brought together community members, staff and...

GREENFIELD — A traffic stop in Greenfield turned into a pursuit Wednesday afternoon for local officers, with the chase ending safely in the 200 block of 11th Street and the vehicle occupants in handcuffs. Following the pursuit by Greenfield Police, the driver — 25-year-old Juan...

LUNCHEON MEETING KING CITY — Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will host its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant, 611 Canal St., in King City. Scholarship recipients Aria Palomino and Jessica Rodriguez and their families will...