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Rodeo Big Week events return to Salinas SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas will kick off Big Week with the return of the annual carnival and Kiddie Kapers Parade, offering family-friendly activities throughout July. The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival opens July 10 and runs through July 19...

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council officially proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month during its July 1 meeting, recognizing the important role parks, recreation programs and community spaces play in enhancing the quality of life for Soledad residents. Councilmember Ben Caldera read the proclamation into...

SALINAS VALLEY — For the first time, all four comprehensive high schools serving South Monterey County students are partnering to provide coordinated access to summer STEM learning opportunities through Hartnell College’s Summer Technology Camps. A total of 70 students from Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement resolving all pending litigation involving the Life Foundation Building at 1000 S. Main St. in Salinas, clearing the way for the County’s previously approved purchase of the property and securing the long-term future...

SALINAS VALLEY — There was plenty of fun, food and music last Saturday for the Fourth of July celebrations in Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales. The City of Greenfield hosted its Independence Day celebration at Patriot Park with the featured events being a salute to local...

SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas generated $21.8 million in total economic output for Monterey County in 2025, according to a newly released Economic, Fiscal and Social Impact Analysis. The report, conducted by Beacon Economics, found the California Rodeo Salinas and Salinas Sports Complex supported...

TAMC adopts regional transportation plan MONTEREY COUNTY — Transportation Agency for Monterey County announced June 24 that its Board of Directors adopted the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan, a long-range guide for transportation investments throughout the county. The plan, updated every four years, provides a framework for...

GREENFIELD — A 16-year-old Greenfield teen was arrested last Wednesday after allegedly fleeing from police on a bicycle and on foot, during which officers recovered a loaded 9mm ghost gun, according to the Greenfield Police Department. At about 4 p.m. on July 1, officers attempted...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will host its fifth annual Hot Summer Days and Car Show on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Soledad. The free, family-friendly event will feature a car show, motorcycles, food trucks, local vendors, live music,...

SALINAS — Maddi Borland was crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2026 following two days of competition at the Salinas Sports Complex and Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. Borland, the reigning Miss California High School Rodeo State Queen, will spend the next year representing the California...