Soledad prison tackles Covid-19 outbreak as families protest over health concerns
SOLEDAD — A small group of about a dozen family members and activists protested Saturday outside the entrance of Salinas Valley State Prison and Correctional Training Facility in Soledad.
Their goal was to raise awareness of the increasing Covid-19 infections and deaths inside the facilities,...
Veteran author recalls Gonzales soldier in new book
GONZALES — Among the new books that have come into the library system this year was a copy of “The Gunner and the Grunt” by Michael Kelley and Peter Burbank, which arrived at the Gonzales Library in October.
The book tells the story of two...
Greenfield man facing attempted murder charge after 4-hour standoff with police
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will be charging a local man with attempted murder and criminal threats following a four-hour standoff Sunday morning.
On June 11, at about 9:20 a.m., Greenfield Police officers responded to a report of criminal threats and brandishing of a weapon...
Gonzales, Soledad students among MESA Day competition winners
Local students from Gonzales and Soledad high schools as well as Main Street Middle School competed in a math, engineering and science competition March 2 at University of California, Santa Cruz, and came home with top prizes.
Salinas Valley’s National Night Out returns for 2021
SALINAS VALLEY — National Night Out was held throughout the Salinas Valley on Aug. 3 as part of a nationwide series of community events to build relationships between law enforcement and residents.
People could speak directly with police officers and other emergency personnel, as well...
Greenfield High School takes first place in Academic World Quest contest
GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School took first place in the local Academic World Quest competition on Feb. 24, hosted by the World Affairs Council of the Monterey Bay Area with the help of the Monterey County Office of Education.
The contest featured high school teams...
Gonzales Spartan Class of 1992 reunites
GONZALES — Gonzales High School Class of 1992 recently had a reunion that began with a gathering at the Spartan football game against San Lorenzo Valley on Oct. 14 and concluded with fun at the Fourth Street Tap House.
Alumni attending the 30-year class reunion...
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Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in...
