Greenfield man gets 8 years in prison for DUI
GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Gerardo Bautista Hernandez was sentenced on June 24 to eight years in state prison after pleading no contest to felony driving under the influence and causing injury.
Hernandez, 25, also admitted that he caused great bodily injury to four victims, that...
Monterey County keeps Covid-19 testing sites open
MONTEREY COUNTY — Appointments are available at Monterey County testing sites as the region continues to respond to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including new state guidelines for a tiered reopening system.
“Coronavirus took a step back in the news to the fires, but we are...
General Election 2020: Nearly all ballots counted in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Nearly all ballots have been counted in the Nov. 3 general election as of Tuesday, announced Monterey County Elections, which is in the final stretch of the canvass period.
"My intention is to certify the results of the General Election by Monday,...
Miss California Rodeo Salinas contest closes May 1
SALINAS VALLEY — Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2023 this July.
Entries for the 2023 contest close May 1, and the winner will become an ambassador...
Alliance on Aging invites community to spread love with Valentine’s cards for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY — This Valentine’s Day, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) invites the community to join a heartfelt initiative to create and send Valentine’s cards to seniors in care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers and hospitals.
“This simple act of kindness aims to bring...
Monterey County, Laguna Seca found not at fault for 2015 crash
SALINAS — After a three-week trial, a Monterey County Superior Court judge has found that Monterey County, which owns the Laguna Seca Racetrack in Salinas, was not responsible for a 2015 motorcycle crash on the famous track.
The crash occurred on March 14, 2015. Daniel...
Family Resource Center opens in Soledad
SOLEDAD — A little bit of old was transformed on the inside as Soledad Unified School District’s (SUSD) former Main Street Middle School Library reopened its doors as the Soledad Family Resource Center, following a ribbon cutting and celebration Saturday morning.
“This building certainly has...
King City gang members sentenced to life in prison for 2019 Greenfield murder
KING CITY — A Monterey County judge has given life sentences to two Sureno gang members from King City for their involvement in the 2019 murder of a Greenfield man.
On Sept. 29, Judge Mark E. Hood sentenced Eduardo Solis, aka “Sleepy,” 21, and Jose...
Gonzales school district promotes mental wellness at community fair
GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) hosted a Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday at Gonzales High to promote mental health awareness and well-being in the community.
The Fair featured exhibits, informative workshops and activities designed to educate and empower attendees on various...
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Taylor Farms takes 16.3% stake in Pacific Valley Bank
SALINAS VALLEY — Pacific Valley Bank has announced that Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of the Taylor Farms operating companies, has acquired a 16.3%...
