Local News

GREENFIELD — A 21-year-old man has been arrested for the attempted murder of two individuals in Greenfield, police said. On Jan. 9, Greenfield Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of 11th Street. During the investigation, it was determined that Eric...

SALINAS — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta and local leaders recently hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Spence Road Auxiliary Lane Project, a key local infrastructure improvement effort that will enhance both roadway and community safety. The project was funded thanks in part to $1...

City of Gonzales hosted the annual Holiday Lights Parade last Saturday, Dec. 9, featuring vehicles decked out in Christmas lights and décor as they traveled around town to bring some holiday cheer to local families.

SALINAS VALLEY — A group of 20 bicyclists from the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cruised through the Salinas Valley last weekend as part of their 1,700-mile trek from Seattle to San Diego. The group began their Friday morning ride in Watsonville and ended after 73...

GONZALES — Gonzales Football Coach Art Berlanga has been chosen as one of 20 speakers to take part in the Power Voice Summit IV hosted by Les Brown and Jon Talarico on Saturday, Feb. 6. Berlanga became involved when he enrolled in a motivational speaking...

FREE PET FOOD GREENFIELD — The SPCA of Monterey County will host a free pet food bank on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Patriot Park, 1351 Oak Ave. in Greenfield. SPCA has already given out more than 43,000 pounds of pet...

SPOOK FEST VOLUNTEERS SOLEDAD — Volunteers and donations are needed for the fourth annual Front Street’s Spook Fest, which is set for Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park. The following list of volunteer opportunities and items are still needed:...

GONZALES — Gonzales High School alumnus and Hartnell College student Pablo Villasenor was joined by coaches and family at Hartnell as he signed his National Letter of Intent to participate in track and field next season at San Jose State University.  San Jose State is...

FOOTBALL FALLOUT KING CITY — Board members from King City Stangs Football and Cheer announced June 25 that their teams will not participate in Monterey Bay Youth Football League for the 2020 season. On June 24, the Football League officially suspended the 2020 season due...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Four additional deaths related to Covid-19 were reported Saturday in Monterey County, bringing the countywide total to now 30. According to the Monterey County Health Department, all four residents were adults, two of whom had "significant medical history." "It is a difficult report...