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February 23, 2026

Military ordnance found in Soledad prompts evacuation, bomb squad response

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SOLEDAD — Officers from the Soledad Police Department were responding to a call for service on April 15 when they were notified of a potential threat to the community — a possible bomb in the bed of a nearby truck. They responded and located what...

Touch-A-Truck Salinas returns with 11th annual event in September

Touch-A-Truck Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY — Kids (and kids at heart) can look forward to spending another fun afternoon in the driver’s seat as Coastal Kids Home Care’s 11th annual Touch-A-Truck Salinas rolls back into the Salinas Rodeo Grounds. From 12 to 4 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 7,...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 27, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE KING CITY — The City of King and King City Rotary Club are partnering with Vitalant to host a community blood drive on Monday, Nov. 27, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St. Appointments are encouraged;...

Greenfield man sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison for child molestation

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GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Feb. 21 that Greenfield resident Gustavo Espinoza Villalobos, 33, has been sentenced to 25-years-to-life in state prison by Superior Court Judge Mark Hood. On Dec. 13, 2024, a jury found Villalobos guilty of three counts of lewd...

Gonzales community calls for return of high school’s sports medicine class

GONZALES — Numerous people submitted public comments in support of Gonzales High School’s Sports Medicine class during a special board meeting for Gonzales Unified School District on July 28. There were so many submissions that the board had to implement the 20-minute limit for comments...

Greenfield High cadets triumph in Basic Survival course, earning red berets

GREENFIELD — This summer the 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School had 20 cadets attend Basic Survival, earning the coveted red beret.  Cadets went through several types of classes: first aid, foraging, knife safety, tool and rope making, shelter building,...

Local organizations team up to help Monterey County youth learn healthy lifestyle habits

Healthy Youth Field Day
MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 130 Monterey County elementary school students and their teachers attended Healthy Youth Field Day, presented by Montage Health Foundation and Aspire Health, at Cardinale Stadium, home of Monterey Bay Football Club. The half-day event on May 14 taught youth about...

Thousands of farmworkers are prioritized for the coronavirus vaccine

COACHELLA, Calif. — The sun-baked desert valley tucked behind the San Jacinto Mountains is best known for an annual music festival that draws 100,000 fans a day and a series of lush, oasis resort towns where well-heeled snowbirds go to golf, sunbathe and party....

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Dec. 6, 2024

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HOLIDAY DONATIONS KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System is the South Monterey County location this year for KSBW's tradition of Share Your Holiday tonight. Donations of non-perishable food, unwrapped toys and financial gifts can be dropped off at the Mee Memorial Hospital parking lot...

Rural California leaders meet in Monterey County

RCRC
MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board Chair and Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez hosted the May 2024 RCRC Board of Directors meeting in Monterey County. The two-day event featured the RCRC Board of Directors meeting at the Monterey County Government Building...

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When someone is recovering from major surgery, an injury or an illness, the care they receive plays a critical role in healing, regaining strength...