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SALINAS VALLEY — A documentary short film set in the Salinas Valley has been officially selected for the prestigious 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and will have its world premiere during the festival’s celebrated Short Film Program. “The Long Valley” is a 13-minute documentary showcasing the...

SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad Education Center Director Ana Gonzalez spoke about the first week of classes at the new facility during Soledad City Council’s Sept. 1 meeting. Gonzalez said she was excited to see students at the center, which began offering some in-person classes on...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development Department is requesting the Board of Supervisors to continue the Board Workshop on the “Draft Housing Element 6th Cycle” update until June 11. This request aims to extend the public comment period on the...

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...

SALINAS — Salinas Regional Soccer Complex has announced “The Match,” a $3 million campaign to build eight new soccer fields and complete critical supporting infrastructure. This investment will meet growing community demand and move the Complex closer to its vision of becoming the largest sports...

SALINAS VALLEY — A Monterey County grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Greenfield man in connection with six murders and other crimes tied to a series of 2024 shootings that shook South Monterey County, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. The indictment charges...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District (GUSD) passed out hundreds of diapers to local families in need last week. The Sept. 14 distribution was the district’s third diaper giveaway in the past two years, during which staff can identify children ages 0 to 4 who...

A slew of festivities this year celebrated Independence Day throughout Salinas Valley, including the Soledad Fourth of July celebration at Little League Park, where hundreds of community members played games, listened to music, viewed cars on display and ate festival food on Monday after...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS) now has the support of a dedicated new nonprofit: Friends of Hitchcock Road Animal Services (FoHRAS), a 501(c)(3) volunteer led organization committed to raising funds for Monterey County’s only government-operated animal shelter. FoHRAS was founded by community...