Local News

Noelia Martinez of Greenfield was named to Biola University’s Dean’s List for academic excellence. Martinez, a cinema and media arts major, was one of about 1,600 students who were named to the list in spring 2022 for earning a GPA of 3.6 or higher...

SALINAS VALLEY — A photo of the father she lost to Covid-19 was close by as Maria Munoz cut into red felt fabric and participated in the Rose River Memorial project launched by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS). “My dad’s battle with Covid lasted...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County is beginning the process of updating a key document with a focus on planning for adequate housing at all income levels in the unincorporated areas of the county.  As part of this project, the county is inviting community members and...

CENTER RELOCATES SALINAS — Monterey County is continuing its Local Assistance Center (LAC) support for residents impacted by winter storms. A second LAC opened Jan. 28 at the Monterey County Government Center - Schilling Place, 1441 Schilling Place, in Salinas, and will be available through...

GREENFIELD — Last June La Plaza Bakery and Coca-Cola teamed up to award a $2,500 scholarship to Daniela Rodriguez, from Greenfield High School. Rodriguez is now attending Cal Poly with plans to become a high school teacher for agriculture and science.

MONTEREY COUNTY — California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently notified the Monterey County Health Department that utilization of Logistics Health Inc. (LHI) Covid-19 testing sites continues to decline in Monterey County, similar to other jurisdictions.  Consequently, CDPH and LHI will again be decreasing Covid-19...

STAGE AUDITIONS KING CITY — The Western Stage, a professional theater company in Salinas, is holding community auditions for its upcoming season. In South Monterey County, auditions will take place Saturday, Jan. 28, at Hartnell College’s King City Education Center. For more information or to...

GONZALES — Gonzales High School student-athlete Giovanni Ochoa was recognized by the Gonzales City Council last week for his accomplishment of qualifying to the 2022 CIF State Cross Country Championships this past November. Ochoa, a sophomore for the Spartans, was joined by Head Coach Margie...

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s help to determine if there are additional victims of a rape suspect. On Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office released a photograph of Soledad resident Uri Deleon Carcamo, 21, who was arrested Jan. 23 in King...

PARKS REOPEN MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Public Works, Facilities and Parks staff reopened nearly all county parks, including Manzanita Park, Royal Oaks Park, San Lorenzo Park and Toro Park, on Jan. 20 after removing immediate winter storm hazards and debris. Jacks Peak Park, however,...