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February 9, 2026

Condors lay first egg of year at Pinnacles National Park

Pinnacles National Park condor egg
SOLEDAD — Pinnacles National Park biologists have confirmed the first condor egg within the park for 2024. The parents, Condors 868 and 931, are a new pair and have chosen a nest cavity in a place that no condors have used before. Condor 868 is a...

Sgt. Avery becomes first Greenfield police officer to complete FBI National Academy

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has announced that Sgt. Theodore ā€œTeddyā€ Avery graduated from the 293rd session of the FBI National Academy on March 13, in Quantico, Va., marking the first time an officer from the department has completed the program. The FBI National Academy...

Mayors unite to demand new courthouse in Greenfield

All four South County mayors have joined together on a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to intervene in the decision about where to build the next courthouse for Monterey County.

Soledad City Council honors retired police canine

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council honored police canine Huro during its April 7 meeting in recognition of his retiring after several years of service with the Soledad Police Department. ā€œK-9 Huro has rendered faithful performance and conducted himself in a most exemplary manner while serving...

Salinas Valley Grad Notes | Aug. 19, 2021

Alvaro Mercado of Soledad was named to the spring 2021 Dean’s List at University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. This recognition requires students to end the semester with a 3.5 GPA or better. Shelby Gourley of Gonzales was named to the 2021 spring semester...

Monterey County to honor crime victims with courthouse ceremony, dove release Friday

County of Monterey
MONTEREY COUNTY — Join members of the community in honoring victims of crime on Friday, April 11, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Monterey County Courthouse courtyard, located at 142 W. Alisal St., in Salinas. The event will feature Maria Alcantar as the inspirational...

Greenfield man gets 15 years-to-life in prison for deadly crash

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GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge has sentenced Greenfield resident Baltazar Donato to 15 years-to-life in state prison for second-degree murder. Donato, 28, received an additional consecutive five-year sentence for driving under the influence causing injury, with two prior DUIs, and causing bodily injury to...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 1, 2022

FAMILY FUN GREENFIELD — Family Fun Festival, a free celebration of active and healthy living, is planned for Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Oak Avenue Elementary School, 1239 Oak Ave., in Greenfield. Youth and their parents or guardians are encouraged...

Gonzales Spartans soccer program hosts first car show fundraiser

Gonzales Show and Shine Car Show
GONZALES — Gonzales High’s boys’ soccer team hosted the Show and Shine Car Show on Saturday at the school stadium parking lot. Cars, trucks and bikes of all makes and models were welcomed to the inaugural event that was a fundraiser for the soccer program. The...

Greenfield Memorial Day ceremony pays tribute to fallen service members

GREENFIELD — American Legion Post 635 and the Greenfield Lions Club jointly organized and hosted a Memorial Day ceremony last Monday at the Greenfield Veterans Memorial Building.Ā  Crowds who showed up were able to get a chicken barbecue lunch, check out the more than 20...

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Guest Column | Monterey County Free Libraries’ 5 Things to Celebrate...

Happy February! In February, we have Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and so many things to celebrate. 1. February is one of our favorite months because...