Monterey County’s 2022 Crop Report reveals strength in lettuce industry, weakness in cannabis production
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s crop production increased in value last year by more than $500 million despite decreases in both wine grapes and cannabis, according to the county’s 2022 Crop and Livestock Report.
Overall gross crop and livestock production was over $4.6 billion in...
Gonzales Police officers complete ABLE training program
GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department completed the final day of training the entire police department on the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) program on Nov. 30.
The ABLE training program was spearheaded in Gonzales by Capt. Juan Mendoza and Sgt. Kip Bowen, who...
‘The Sleeping Beauty’ ballet hits stage Friday in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Dance Foundation in partnership with Monterey County Dance Theatre will present “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet this weekend, April 14-16, coinciding with the local dance studio’s 65th anniversary in King City.
“We are so happy to partner once again with the...
Caltrans celebrates Earth Day with free disposal events
SALINAS — Caltrans is celebrating Earth Day with free Dump Day events throughout California on Saturday, April 23, including Caltrans District 5 in the City of Salinas.
Residents are invited to bring non-hazardous, unwanted items to the nearest Dump Day event for free disposal. Caltrans...
U.S. averaging 2 million vaccine doses administered per day
UNITED STATES — The average number of vaccine doses being administered across the United States per day topped 2 million for the first time Wednesday, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A month ago, the average was about 1.3...
Greenfield postal worker retires after 42 years
GREENFIELD — Martha Strange has retired from the Greenfield Post Office after 42 years of service.
Strange, whose latest role in Greenfield was the sales and service associate, gathered with her co-workers on June 30 to celebrate the occasion. She was presented with a certificate...
Taylor Farms invests in the future with academic scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — Taylor Farms recently hosted employees and their families at its annual scholarship luncheon on June 15.
This year 37 students were selected as new scholarship recipients. In addition, Taylor Farms is also awarding 101 renewed scholarships, for students who were awarded between...
Cyclists conquer Salinas Valley for a cause
SALINAS VALLEY — A group of 20 bicyclists from the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cruised through the Salinas Valley last weekend as part of their 1,700-mile trek from Seattle to San Diego.
The group began their Friday morning ride in Watsonville and ended after 73...
Greenfield operation leads to recovery of multiple firearms
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department conducted a search warrant and probation check operation last week on two separate locations in the 3900 block of Apple Avenue in Greenfield.
During the Feb. 17 search, officers recovered multiple firearms and high-capacity magazines. Police said all the items...
2020 Indie Book Awards honors Soledad author
SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Jafe Danbury’s debut novel, “The Other Cheek,” has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2020.
Danbury was recently announced a Finalist Medal winner in the Best First Novel category in...
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Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in...
