Lettuce virus showing signs of return in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — After two years of lower levels of impatiens necrotic spot virus in the Salinas Valley, researchers have recorded a higher number of cases during the 2025 season, though they say INSV did not reach the widespread levels seen in 2022, when...
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 Salinas.
The weeklong celebration honors the service, sacrifice and lasting contributions of U.S. military veterans, including Hartnell’s own veteran students, faculty,...
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 creative spaces throughout Monterey County, including the Salinas Valley — from vibrant public art installations to open galleries and more.
The program invites...
Monterey County sees increased demand for food assistance as pandemic surges
MONTEREY COUNTY — The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has caused an increased need for food assistance, as evidenced by continued long lines at food distributions throughout Monterey County.
“The need increased earlier this year with the onset of Covid itself on the communities, but in terms...
Soledad, Greenfield search warrants lead to arrests for weapon violations
SOLEDAD — On the morning of June 18, Soledad Police detectives, with assistance from the Greenfield Police Department, Cal Fire, Monterey County Probation Department, California State Parole and members of the South Monterey County Task Force, served two simultaneous search warrants in the cities...
A Tribute to Heroes: Gonzales observes Memorial Day 2024
GONZALES — Soldiers from every military branch were honored Monday at the Gonzales Cemetery for a Memorial Day Observance, hosted by the Gonzales American Legion Post 81.
Members of the Soledad High JROTC and the Gonzales Police Explorers led a presentation of the flags, and...
HRAS, SPCA Monterey County remind community that abandoning pets is illegal
MONTEREY COUNTY — In light of recent reports of pets being abandoned during challenging times, both Hitchcock Road Animal Services and SPCA Monterey County are joining messages to remind all pet owners that dumping or abandoning animals is both illegal and inhumane.
California law explicitly...
Supreme Court rules against union recruiting on California farms
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a California regulation allowing union organizers to recruit agricultural workers at their workplaces violated the constitutional rights of their employers.
The vote was 6-3, with the court’s three liberal members in dissent.
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing...
Soledad gang member arrested for guns, drugs
SOLEDAD — With the recent violence in South Monterey County, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit began investigating 35-year-old Francisco Galvan of Soledad.
Detectives identified a house where Galvan was residing in the 200 block of Seventh Street in the city of Soledad.
On...
Monterey County outpacing other local providers in Covid vaccines provided to children
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County's Health Department has administered more Covid-19 vaccine doses to children ages 5-11 than any other local vaccine provider, county officials said Tuesday.
As of Sept. 29, the Public Health and Clinic Services divisions of the Health Department have administered 28...
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Greenfield welcomes 8 new interns for hands-on training
GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield has welcomed eight new interns into its Internship Program, with the participants beginning hands-on training and professional experiences across...
