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GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines Vice President of Winemaking Dave Nagengast has announced his retirement after 20 years with the Monterey County-based wine company. Nagengast was the creative and organizational mastermind behind the company’s portfolio of wines, an early adopter of sustainable farming and winemaking...

NEW LEADERSHIP GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District has announced the appointment of Laura Cortez as the new superintendent. With eight years of dedicated service to the district, including most recently as interim superintendent, Cortez brings a passionate vision focused on student success and district...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Alternative housing sites for Monterey County, including one at San Lorenzo Park in King City, have not had anyone infected with Covid-19 sent to them, officials announced last week. “We don’t have anybody at the housing sites or care site because there’s...

SALINAS VALLEY — A sold-out crowd of 10,498 people watched the Big Week Bull Riding Xtreme Bulls event at the Salinas Sports Complex on July 16. Presented by Salinas Valley Ford, the Big Week Bull Riding continues to be one of the most popular events...

Red, white and blue flags flew at the Gonzales Cemetery, where many in the community gathered Monday to honor the memory of those who fell in service to their country.

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has received a $2 million grant from the state of California for the purchase of a new fire truck that can reach multi-story buildings. Sen. Anna Caballero, who helped to secure the funding in this year’s state budget, presented the...

SALINAS — Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation has pledged nearly $1 million in financial support to double down in the fight against pediatric diabetes. Announced Dec. 6, the SVMH Foundation Board of Governors approved a monetary commitment of $900,000 to the Pediatric Wellness Program, operated...

This weekend’s Monterey County Ranch Rodeo, co-produced by the Monterey County Cattlemen’s Association and the Salinas Valley Fair, will raise funds for both nonprofits while offering a fun way for local buckaroos to compete in traditional ranching contests.

SALINAS VALLEY — The graduating seniors of Gonzales and Soledad high schools endured nearly two years of distance learning, wearing masks and social distancing, along with a slow transition to normalcy to reach the finish line last Saturday during their respective Class of 2023...

MONTEREY COUNTY — An ordinance that would have required face coverings indoors countywide failed to receive enough support from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors during a special meeting last week. After extensive discussion and public comment at the Sept. 8 meeting, the board voted...