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January 15, 2026

Gonzales Spartan Class of 1992 reunites

GONZALES — Gonzales High School Class of 1992 recently had a reunion that began with a gathering at the Spartan football game against San Lorenzo Valley on Oct. 14 and concluded with fun at the Fourth Street Tap House. Alumni attending the 30-year class reunion...

Soledad City Council discusses Covid-19 and fire concerns

SOLEDAD — Covid-19 continues to be an ongoing concern in Monterey County, and Soledad City Council heard updates during its Aug. 19 meeting about combatting the pandemic within the city, not only about testing, but also containing an outbreak inside the city’s nursing facility. Soledad...

Monterey County residents invited to share thoughts on tourism and community impacts

Salinas Valley Fair
MONTEREY COUNTY — See Monterey, the destination marketing organization for Monterey County, is conducting a Resident Sentiment Survey and hosting a Community Input Forum to better understand the community’s opinions on the impact of visitors to the area and understanding of the County’s tourism...

Monterey County crops fall 6.1% in value last year

Strawberries crops
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo has announced the release of the 2023 Annual Crop and Livestock Report, which recorded a production gross value of just over $4.35 billion, reflecting a 6.1% decrease from 2022. ā€œThe values represented here reflect gross values...

Gonzales’ Gourley named to 2025 ā€˜40 Under Forty’ for ag leadership

Quincie Gourley
GONZALES — Tanimura and Antle Communications Manager Quincie Gourley of Gonzales has been named to the Fruit and Vegetable 40 Under Forty Class of 2025 by the Vegetable Growers News. Gourley was honored at the Great Lakes Vegetable and Farm Market Expo at Grand Rapids,...

Heart pillows

On April 10, the Lockwood Fashion Revue sewed cancer heart pillows to uplift breast cancer patients as part of a community service.

Cooling centers open for public relief as Heat Advisory issued for Monterey County

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MONTEREY COUNTY — National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County, effective from Wednesday, June 5, through Thursday, June 6. Residents are urged to take precautions to stay safe during this period of elevated temperatures, which could reach triple digits....

Salinas Valley Fair celebrates 75 years of fun

An opening ceremony for the 75th Annual Salinas Valley Fair is set for Thursday morning to celebrate the milestone anniversary and commence this year’s festivities at the fairgrounds in King City.

Heroic hangout: Soledad hosts mighty Superhero Fall Festival

SOLEDAD — Soledad’s Orchard Lane Park was transformed into a vibrant hub of fun and inclusion Saturday during the Superhero Fall Festival. Despite the warm weather, local families and their children came together to celebrate and support the developmental disabilities community. The free festival featured live...

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.

Local News

Community Arts Grants recipients

Arts Council for Monterey County announces latest Community Arts Grant recipients

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the awardees of its Fall 2025 Community Arts Grants, allocating $130,000 to 25...