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April 25, 2026

Gonzales High student-athlete with disability knows no limits

GONZALES — Anyone who watched Gonzales High athletics this year would have seen many hardworking student-athletes, but among the standouts was freshman Jackie Camacho, who didn’t let having one arm stand in her way of playing sports. ā€œI’m trying to show everyone that you can...

South Monterey County takes part in Rose River Memorial project

SALINAS VALLEY — Community members in South Monterey County, including Greenfield and Soledad, have participated in rose-making sessions this month to contribute to the Rose River Memorial project. Rose River Memorial is a grassroots community art movement that honors the many lives lost during the...

SOCOS Social treats seniors to Thanksgiving meal in Gonzales

GONZALES — Last week’s rain didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 100 attendees at the monthly South County Seniors (SOCOS) Social in Gonzales. Hosted by Adventure Seeking Seniors, in partnership with Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley (MOWSV), the seniors were treated...

Monterey County Pops! launches music series across South Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Pops! has announced an upcoming series of music programs designed to enrich the lives of South Monterey County residents through educational residencies and special performances. Programs will feature high school residencies, a ā€œPeter and the Wolfā€ program for elementary schools,...

PAINTE

Freelance artist and instructor Corali Ramirez Garcia has practiced her trade from Lockwood to Gonzales, and even further north. Now she is the owner of Painte.

New lavender farm and wellness brand opens in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek Co., a lavender farm and wellness brand that enhances everyday life with lavender’s healthful properties, has launched its first products on Amazon and has more than 4,000 young lavender plants blooming on Carmel Valley Road in the Arroyo Seco area...

Soledad man found guilty in 2010 murder of ex-girlfriend

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SOLEDAD — A Monterey County jury has found Noel Ledesma, 44, formerly of Soledad and Yuma, Ariz., guilty of first-degree murder in the 2010 killing of his ex-girlfriend, Yvette Martinez, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced. Martinez and Ledesma had dated in early 2010...

Transportation Agency for Monterey County seeks public input on needs assessment

MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is seeking public input on the agency’s draft ā€œMeasure X Senior and Disabled Transportation Needs Assessment and Program Guidelines.ā€ The needs assessment is being conducted through Aug. 31 to review the existing transportation services for seniors...

Remodeled McDonald’s reopens in Soledad

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...

9th annual Greenfield Coat Drive gets underway

Avelina Torres stands by coat donation bin
GREENFIELD — Local resident Avelina Torres is once again spearheading the annual Greenfield Coat Drive, which seeks donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. This year’s collection project — Torres’ ninth year — is already underway, with donations...

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Assault rifle in bag

Detectives recover assault rifle after Soledad probationer arrest

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives recovered an unlawfully possessed assault rifle and additional ammunition following a probation-related arrest and subsequent search warrant service,...