Vaccines and travel: What you need to know
For 12 straight days and counting, Transportation Security Administration officers have screened more than 1 million people a day at domestic airports. On Skyscanner, a travel-booking site, weekly booking volume has increased by 75% in the last month. In a recent survey of nearly...
Greenfield probation checks result in man’s arrest for drug possession
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police officers conducted two separate probation checks at local residences on March 18 at about 6 a.m.
According to Greenfield Police Chief Greg Allen, officers recovered over two ounces of methamphetamine packaged for sale, a large amount of U.S. currency and drug...
Foundation aims to raise money for Soledad Women’s Health Center
SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District Foundation will host a drawing May 7 for an Amish quilt as part of its annual Mother’s Day fundraiser.
Proceeds from tickets purchased for the drawing of the queen-sized quilt will go toward the Soledad Women’s Health Center,...
Soledad inmates plan to build 60 microhomes for homeless
SOLEDAD — Two years ago, Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad invited guests to tour a new microhomes building program.
Despite a pause in production due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the first three homes are about to be delivered to a transitional homeless community.
The program...
Three suspects arrested for King City mass shooting, double homicide near Soledad
SALINAS VALLEY — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the King City mass shooting that killed four residents on March 3 and the double homicide near Soledad that resulted in the deaths of two cousins on Feb. 4, announced local law enforcement...
General Election 2022: Latest results for South Monterey County, statewide contests
MONTEREY COUNTY — South Monterey County voters have returned their ballots to choose candidates for city councils, school boards and other offices, as well as decide the fate of local measures in the Nov. 8 California General Election.
According to Monterey County Elections, there are...
Sol Treasures exhibit celebrates street art
A new art exhibit decorates both inside and outside of Sol Treasures in King City, and artists recently gathered to talk about the inspiration behind their different pieces.
Gonzales city manager to participate in webinar
GONZALES — Gonzales City Manager Rene Mendez will be participating in an online event hosted by Zócalo Public Square on Thursday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m., “What Makes a Good Small Town.”
In addition to Mendez, the panel includes Coachella councilmember and civil rights attorney...
Man found guilty of starting Dolan Fire, causing condor deaths
BIG SUR — A Monterey County judge has found 31-year-old Ivan Gomez guilty of starting the Big Sur Dolan Fire, which seriously injured a firefighter and destroyed multiple residences, as well as throwing rocks at a vehicle, cultivating marijuana and 12 counts of animal...
Greenfield Police Department welcomes new officers
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has introduced its newest members, who bring a wealth of experience, dedication and local pride to the force.
“Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Captain Andres Paredes, Officer Erik Vargas and Officer Kendrick Pearson,” police said.
Captain Andres...
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See Monterey launches Off the Canvas art tourism campaign
MONTEREY COUNTY — See Monterey has announced the launch of Off the Canvas, a new arts and culture tourism initiative highlighting murals, sculptures and other arts and...
