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,...

SOLEDAD — Soledad City Council members unanimously approved an amendment to a 27-lot subdivision of single-family houses to be developed by Nino Homes. The Sept. 16 public hearing item also concluded with the council directing staff to plan for a speed reduction item on the...

Voters in South Monterey County will soon be choosing mayors, city council members and school board trustees in the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election. To help voters make an informed decision, King City Rustler and Salinas Valley Tribune sent out a questionnaire to all the...

GONZALES — Graduates from Gonzales High School finished their secondary education with a drive-through ceremony last Saturday at the stadium. Families staged in groups in the stadium parking lot, then traveled through to a stage where graduates got out and elbow-bumped with officials before receiving...

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 — A large enthusiastic crowd soaked up some sunshine last Monday afternoon as they honored veterans at the Ninth Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade in downtown Salinas. The Nov. 11 event paid tribute to veterans from all the Armed Forces who have sacrificed...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The state of California has implemented new reopening guidelines called “equity metrics” in an effort to bring down Covid-19 infection rates in disadvantaged communities and communities of color. The third metric adds another criteria for counties to reopen but has not been...

GONZALES — Juan Mendoza has been appointed to the position of police captain with the Gonzales Police Department, announced Gonzales Police Chief Keith Wise on March 7. Mendoza, a 15-year veteran of the police department, began his career with Gonzales in 2007 as a patrol...

SOUTH COUNTY — Thousands of South County children and their families were treated to events full of frightful fun last Thursday for Halloween. King City Recreation Department hosted “Trunk or Treat” for a second time Oct. 31 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, where local businesses...

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...