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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Sgt. Justin Mattke has graduated from the FBI National Academy, Session 297, the department announced in April. The FBI National Academy, located at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Va., is a 10-week professional development program for law enforcement leaders from...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Two South Monterey County fire and emergency services parcel tax measures were failing in Tuesday’s California primary election, according to semi-final official results released Friday by the county Elections Department. In Soledad, Measure A would have authorized an annual parcel tax to...

Monterey County Works announces June job fairs MONTEREY COUNTY — Job seekers will have several opportunities to connect with employers during a series of job fairs and recruitment events hosted by Monterey County Works throughout June. The events, which do not require advance registration for job...

GREENFIELD — A 38-year-old Greenfield man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a child molestation investigation involving multiple juvenile victims, according to the Greenfield Police Department. Police arrested Christian Solis at his Greenfield home following an investigation that identified allegations of sexual assault spanning several...

SOLEDAD — A King City man was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about 11:04 a.m. on May 31 to a report of a shooting victim in the 100 block of West Street. Upon...

SOLEDAD — A man suffered significant facial injuries following an assault Thursday night in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Police said officers responded at about 10:22 p.m. on May 28 to a report of an assault in the 100 block of Buena Vista...

SOLEDAD — Soledad police are investigating an armed robbery involving an armored vehicle that occurred Friday afternoon at the H De La Rosa Shopping Center. According to the Soledad Police Department, officers responded at about 12:52 p.m. on May 29 to the 2400 block of...

SOLEDAD — A 16-year-old girl from Soledad was killed and two drivers were seriously injured Thursday morning following a head-on crash on River Road south of Parker Road in Monterey County, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Monterey Area office. According to media reports, the...

GREENFIELD — Read to Me Project has named Cherie Smith, a fourth-grade teacher at Mary Chapa Academy in Greenfield, as its 2026 Teacher of the Year. During a special presentation held May 6 at her classroom, Smith was honored with the award, as well as...

MONTEREY COUNTY — As summer approaches, United Way Monterey County (UWMC) is once again preparing to help local students start the school year with confidence. The organization recently launched its 16th annual Stuff the Bus campaign, a countywide effort that provides backpacks filled with grade-appropriate...