Residents reminded to keep pets safe during heat advisory
An excessive heat advisory has been issued for the Central Coast and is expected to be in effect through Monday, with temperatures in parts of Monterey County possibly hitting triple digits this weekend.
Gonzales High students enter Carmel arts competition
Three Gonzales High School students were selected to enter their artwork into the Monterey County art competition, “For the Love of Art,” in February.
Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 3, 2025
MUSEUM CELEBRATION
KING CITY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM), in partnership with the King City Young Farmers, will host a family-friendly Independence Day celebration at San Lorenzo Park, 1160 Broadway St., in King City on Friday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to...
Monterey County District Attorney warns of scammers impersonating banks, government officials
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni is warning residents about a surge in scams in which fraudsters pose as bank or government officials to steal money.
Recently, a Monterey County resident was contacted via phone and text by scammers claiming the consumer’s...
Disaster microloans continue to be available to businesses in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Cal Coastal will continue its small business disaster microloan program and even expand the offerings to larger loans to help during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, announced CEO Lee Takikawa during a county press conference Aug. 14.
“The county has just received notification...
Man suffers serious injuries in Soledad assault
SOLEDAD — A man suffered significant facial injuries following an assault Thursday night in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department.
Police said officers responded at about 10:22 p.m. on May 28 to a report of an assault in the 100 block of Buena Vista...
Bracero mural unveiling set for Friday in Chualar
CHUALAR — Monterey County Supervisors Chris Lopez and Luis Alejo and the Arts Council for Monterey County will host an unveiling celebration of the Bracero Legacy Mural on Friday, April 18, in Chualar.
The Bracero Legacy Mural is the first mural of its kind on...
Soledad twins, cancer survivors share journey at Celebration of Life Fashion Show
SOLEDAD — This year marks a special 30-year celebration for the American Cancer Society’s annual Celebration of Life Fashion Show, where local cancer survivors walk the runway as models sharing their cancer journey to inspire others and build community awareness.
The unique fundraiser takes place...
Local domestic violence case inspires new play
A South County domestic violence case has inspired longtime local playwright David Norum's latest theater project, “My Name Is…”, premiering this weekend at the Pink Flamingo Theater in Monterey.
Superintendent bids farewell to Greenfield Union School District
GREENFIELD — Zandra Jo Galvan, who has served as superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) since 2017, has been selected to become the next superintendent of the Salinas Union High School District.
Galvan has been in education for 31 years, beginning her career...
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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar
SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...






















