Local News

SALINAS VALLEY — With today’s issue, the publishers of the Gonzales Tribune, Soledad Bee and Greenfield News are pleased to announce a unified newspaper under a fresh new brand for the Salinas Valley region. The newspapers, which have long shared news of regional interest,...

The new Mann Packing building in Gonzales is nearing its completion as most of the building is up.

SOLEDAD — Soledad Historical Society’s farmers market returned with a new season that began on April 1. Signs posted at the entryway of the closed lanes at 135 Soledad St. asked guests to observe Covid-19 health guidelines, such as wearing masks and keeping spaced apart. The...

SALINAS VALLEY — A new exhibition at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas highlights a diverse generation of women innovators and their contribution to agriculture by way of technology. “From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators in California Agtech,” which premiered last month, uses multimedia to...

SALINAS — The Bear Family and their friends will share some “beary” important lessons on stage in ARIEL Theatrical’s production of “The Berenstain Bears On Stage,” which is scheduled for Sept. 16, 17, 23 and 24. Adapted from the classic children’s book series by Stan and...

SOLEDAD — An estimated three-dozen protesters gathered at the front driveway of Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad on Aug. 6, before moving to Monterey County Jail in Salinas that afternoon as part of a statewide effort calling for...

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council greeted new and returning members of Soledad Youth Council, 20 in total, during last month's regular meeting as the 2020-21 membership was introduced. This is the second year for the youth council, which began in March 2019, with 12 founding...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cultural Arts Center students put on several performances during the Summer Camp Art Show and Performance last Sunday. The students learned performing arts skills through dances classes, guitar lessons and art camp, all provided free for youth at the center. Music...

SALINAS — The Velocity Invitational wrapped up its annual event in October, concluding an exhilarating three-day weekend of vintage racing, special exhibitions, food and wine at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas.  From Oct. 14-16, more than 15,000 attended the event throughout the extended weekend...

City Manager Rene Mendez presented an Economic Development Incentive Inductive Program regarding Green Valley Farm Supply Store’s expansion project to the City Council on Jan. 16.