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SOLEDAD — Three elementary schools in the Soledad Unified School District (SUSD) have been named 2025 California Distinguished Schools, an honor awarded to just 336 schools across the state this year. Gabilan, Jack Franscioni and Rose Ferrero elementary schools earned the distinction for their strong...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents with a passion for public service and a keen interest in local government are encouraged to apply for a position on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. The upcoming term will run from June 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and...

CHAMBER MOVING KING CITY — During the month of May, the King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture office will be moving to the former Rustler building at 110 Vanderhurst Ave., next to the new Downtown Plaza. No exact date has been chosen yet. The...

GREENFIELD — A vehicle crash at Vista Verde Middle School late Saturday night resulted in significant damage to a maintenance shed located on the school grounds. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. when a vehicle traveling south on the 50 block of 12th Street...

GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced April 18 that a jury convicted 21-year-old Greenfield resident Jonathan Rojas of first-degree murder. On Dec. 31, 2020, around 6:51 p.m., Greenfield police responded to a shooting on Heidi Drive. Officers approached the victim’s car idling in...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday night. At around 9:25 p.m. on April 24, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1700 block of Vosti Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male victim, identified as...

BIG SUR MARATHON BIG SUR — The Big Sur International Marathon will return to Highway 1 on Sunday, April 27, featuring a scenic 27-mile course along the Big Sur coast. Nearly 10,000 athletes, thousands of spectators and hundreds of volunteers are expected to participate in...

GONZALES — Arm wrestling enthusiasts are invited to Gonzales for a pair of arm wrestling contests that will take place in April and May. The first competition is set for this Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m. at Carnitas Trejo on Third Street. On Saturday,...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Recreation Department’s 2025 Easter Event was a resounding success last week, bringing together community members for a late afternoon filled with joy, laughter and entertainment. Held at Patriot Park, attendees participated in an array of fun activities, thrilling egg hunts and spectacular...

SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — The curtain is set to rise once again on a beloved local production as the Monterey County Dance Foundation presents the “Beauty and the Beast Ballet” on April 25-27 at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City. This unique, medieval-themed adaptation...