Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a significant move to combat the opioid crisis and prioritize public health, the County of Monterey Health Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative providing free, around-the-clock access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through strategically placed public vending machines across...
Bingo Market in Soledad signs on as U-Haul dealer
SOLEDAD āĀ U-Haul Co. of California has announced that Bingo Market signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Soledad community.
Bingo Market at 945 Monterey St. will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and Spanish-speaking employees.
Normal business hours...
Greenfield man indicted for child sexual exploitation
GREENFIELD ā Nathaniel Ray Diaz, 21, of Greenfield, was arraigned April 21 after a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment that charged him with sexual exploitation of a minor, attempted receipt of a visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct,...
Agency launches water pilot program for rural residents in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) has announced the launch of its Water Efficiency Pilot Program to help rural residents improve water efficiency and contribute to sustainable groundwater management.
The Salinas Valley, like much of California, relies on groundwater for residential,...
Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates Armyās birthday with 250-mile ruck march
JOLON ā In honor of the U.S. Armyās 250th birthday and its official theme, āThis Weāll Defend,ā Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is leading a 250-mile regional ruck march to celebrate two-and-a-half centuries of service, sacrifice and strength.
The march begins Wednesday, May 7, and continues...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | May 5, 2025
Noelia Martinez of Greenfield was named to the Deanās List at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif., for academic excellence. Martinez, a cinema and media arts major, was one of about 1,700 students who were named to the Deanās List in fall 2024. Biola...
Soledad Police arrest potential serial child predator from King City
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department has arrested 33-year-old Rutilio Caliahua Quiahua, a King City resident, on multiple charges related to sexual offenses involving minors under the age of 16.
The arrest, announced April 29, follows an extensive investigation in which Soledad Police detectives identified at...
I Cantori di Carmel brings free concert āSongs of Destinyā to South Monterey County
SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY ā An evening of emotional power and musical richness awaits South Monterey County residents as I Cantori di Carmel presents āSongs of Destiny,ā a free community concert on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Stanton Theater in King...
Hartnell Collegeās Basaldua named 2025 Coast Conference Coach of the Year
SALINAS ā Hartnell College softball head coach Natalie Basaldua was named the 2025 Coast Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Panthers to a 23-14 record with a .618 winning percentage.
Hartnell placed third in the Coast Conference behind West Valley and San Mateo...
SPCA Monterey County issues guidance on interactions with fawns
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Spring has arrived on the Central Coast, bringing with it the arrival of numerous fawns. SPCA Monterey County is reminding the public to leave these young deer alone, as they often find themselves mistakenly taken from their mothers.
āEvery year, our SPCA...
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Soledad Chamber launches new Night Market
SOLEDAD ā A new community tradition took off with excitement on May 9, as the Soledad Chamber of Commerce launched its first-ever Night Market.
Held...