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November 23, 2025

Community events spread holiday cheer to Soledad, Gonzales

Hundreds of families got into the holiday spirit last weekend at several community events in Gonzales and Soledad. On Saturday, La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar fundraiser with handmade crafts by local artisans, special performances and more, and the City...

Greenfield Union School District joins nationwide coalition

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District was accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking K-12 school districts organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner by bringing together solutions across research, practice and...

Greenfield student arrested for drug sales

GREENFIELD — A 17-year-old Greenfield High School student has been arrested for selling drugs to other students on campus, following an investigation by the school resource officer. On March 28, officers from Greenfield Police Department, with the assistance of Soledad Police Department, served a search...

A year like no other: Monterey County health officials reflect on coronavirus anniversary

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Representatives from Monterey County’s hospitals reflected on the one-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic and the many impacts felt locally during last week’s press briefing. “This past year has been very challenging for Monterey County residents,” said Dr. Edward Moreno, the county’s...

Bothwell wins Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2022 title

SALINAS VALLEY — Mayson Bothwell of King City has been crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2022 and will represent the California Rodeo Salinas as an ambassador for the event and western lifestyle over the next year. The annual competition took place over two days, July...

United Way Monterey County offers free tax filing resources for local residents

MONTEREY COUNTY — With tax season underway, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is making it easier for local residents to file their taxes accurately and affordably. Through MyFreeTaxes, a free and secure online filing tool, individuals can prepare and submit their federal and California state...

Hartnell College, Salinas Valley Health celebrate unveiling of Center for Nursing and Health Sciences

SALINAS — Hartnell College and Salinas Valley Health celebrated the unveiling of the Hartnell College Center for Nursing and Health Sciences in Salinas last month. This partnership between the college and the medical center is long-standing, with both organizations having collaborated for many years. The...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 15, 2023

COAT DRIVE KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s HR team has organized a Thanksgiving community coat drive for kids. The community can help by donating new or gently used coats for local school students ages 4-12. Drop off donations in the barrel located inside...

Soledad prison inmate convicted of indecent exposure

SOLEDAD — Desjuan Thompson, 23, an inmate at Correctional Training Facility, also known as Soledad State Prison, was sentenced Sept. 1 after being convicted of two counts of indecent exposure.  On July 16, 2020, Thompson, who is serving a prison sentence for carjacking, walked down...

Monterey County closes evacuation center as Dolan Fire containment increases

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County has closed its evacuation center at the King City High School gym now that the Dolan Fire is nearing full containment in the Santa Lucia Mountains west of the Salinas Valley and no evacuation orders are currently in place. “Help is...

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YWCA to open first South Monterey County shelter for domestic violence...

MONTEREY COUNTY — YWCA Monterey County is expanding its services by opening its first transitional housing location in South Monterey County for women and...