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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit arrested a Patterson man in connection with a series of copper wire thefts totaling more than $50,000, authorities said. Detectives investigated ongoing thefts of copper wire throughout Monterey County and identified a suspect using surveillance...

Sol Treasures continues Backyard Concert Series KING CITY — Sol Treasures will continue its Backyard Concert Series this summer, offering free live music performances for community members at its location on Broadway Street. The outdoor concert series, held from 6 to 8 p.m., features local and...

GONZALES — Residents of Gonzales will have an opportunity to recycle unwanted items and pick up free compost during the annual Reuse, Recycle & Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 27. The free event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until collection...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County has named Pacific Grove High School student Anton MacLachlan as the 2026-27 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate, recognizing the young poet’s artistic achievements and commitment to community engagement. MacLachlan officially begins his one-year term July 1 and...

SOLEDAD — Community members across South Monterey County are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Saavedra, a Soledad mother, business owner and folklórico instructor remembered for her leadership and commitment to local youth. Saavedra, 32, was one of two victims killed in a shooting Monday night...

SALINAS — Two former employees of a Taylor Farms subsidiary have pleaded no contest to embezzling more than $3 million from the company and will serve state prison sentences, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced June 17. Karen Rodriguez, 38, and Elizabeth Vargas, 34,...

Highway restriping project to cause delays SALINAS VALLEY — Motorists traveling on northbound and southbound Highway 101 between King City and Greenfield will encounter alternating lane closures this week as crews conduct roadway repairs and restriping. The closures began Monday and are scheduled to continue through...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield police are investigating a double homicide that occurred late Monday night at a local gas station and are asking community members who were at the scene to come forward with information. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:50...

SALINAS — A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing a vehicle into the tennis courts at Hartnell College and fleeing on foot, according to the Salinas Police Department. Police said officers responded June 8 to multiple 9-1-1 calls...

Rodeo, Monterey Bay FC partner for ‘Boots on the Pitch’ SEASIDE — California Rodeo Salinas and Monterey Bay FC have partnered to present “Boots on the Pitch,” a rodeo-themed soccer event Saturday, June 20, at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside. The event will coincide with Monterey Bay...