River Road repair work near Soledad starts June 1
SOLEDAD — Repair and construction work to replace a culvert underneath River Road damaged during the 2021 winter storms in the Soledad area will begin June 1.
Construction and message signs will be placed along River Road leading up to Fairview Road in anticipation of...
Thousands turn out for 2023 California International Airshow in Salinas
SALINAS — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a display of aerial teamwork during the 2023 California International Airshow in Salinas last weekend.
The Thunderbirds, one of the oldest demonstration squadrons in the Air Force, were the headliner of this year’s airshow, Oct. 7-8,...
FARM TO FABLE: Salinas Valley Fair attracts nearly 30,000 visitors
Nearly 30,000 people attended the 75th annual Salinas Valley Fair in King City to celebrate the milestone anniversary, despite the unseasonably cool weather and scattered rain showers throughout the weekend.
Monterey County confirms first 3 cases of Delta variant
MONTEREY COUNTY — Three residents have been infected with Covid-19 that was caused by the Delta variant, confirmed Monterey County Health Department on Thursday.
According to Public Information Officer Karen Smith, the Health Department has been monitoring the emergence of variants of the virus that...
Monterey County hospitals warn about respiratory virus surge
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and the Monterey County Health Department are urging all residents to act now to protect themselves and their families against respiratory viruses circulating this...
Gonzales native races at Laguna Seca
SALINAS — Gonzales native and motorcycle professional rider Frankie Garcia competed for three days last week at the Geico Motorcycle Superbike Speedfest at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas.
Garcia, the 30-year-old son of Frank and Nancy Garcia, has been riding motorcycles from the...
New exhibit sheds light on Korean and Vietnam wars
A new exhibit is now open featuring displays about the Korean and Vietnam wars at the Soledad Historical Society.
Medina named head coach of Gonzales Spartans basketball team
GONZALES — Gonzales resident and veteran coach Alex Medina has been announced as the varsity boys basketball head coach for Gonzales High School in the upcoming 2021-22 season.
Medina last coached as the Spartan JV boys head coach during the 2018-19 season.
“I am very excited...
Un nuevo frente de la lucha antivacunas surge en California
LOS ÁNGELES — Un comediante de monólogos en vivo desempleado originario de Nueva Jersey. Un actor y presentador de pódcast vestido con una bata de laboratorio. Una persona impertinente que ha participado en varias campañas para el Congreso en Los Ángeles sin éxito. Y...
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Soledad Youth Council leads citywide street safety effort
SOLEDAD — Soledad Youth Council is leading a comprehensive Street Safety Initiative for the 2025-26 year focused on identifying and addressing pedestrian and traffic...
