Police discover illegal cockfighting operation outside Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā On March 21, around 11 p.m., a Greenfield Police officer patrolling Patriot Park discovered a large gathering in a vineyard in the 41000 block of Elm Avenue, adjacent to the park, just outside Greenfield.
Upon approaching, more than 40 individuals fled the scene...
Greenfield artist debuts new exhibit at ArtWorks @Salinas
GREENFIELD ā ArtWorks @Salinas, a program from Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC), has announced its upcoming exhibit, āHome: From the Valley to the Peninsula,ā featuring the incredible works of Greenfield artist Javier Lopez Jr.
The new exhibit opens Friday, April 4, with an artist...
Soledad Unified School District highlights positive trends in 2024 state Dashboard results
SOLEDAD ā The 2024 California School Dashboard, released by the California Department of Education, shows encouraging outcomes for the Soledad Unified School District (SUSD) in several key areas.
The Dashboard, Californiaās accountability system for schools, measures school and district performance based on current-year results and...
Cal Fire plans multi-week prescribed burn for South Monterey County
LOCKWOOD ā Conditions and weather permitting, Cal Fire plans to conduct a multi-week pile burning on Westside Fuel Break of Southern Monterey County starting March 31.
The project will be along the Lockwood-San Lucas Road, which will remain open during operations. The purpose of the...
Monterey County faces $39.7M deficit
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey is grappling with a projected $39.7 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, driven by rising labor and operational costs, the ongoing impacts of multiple natural disasters and a notable reduction in one-time and federal funding.
Financial forecasts...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 2, 2025
CHIEF SURVEY
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad is conducting a community survey to help select the next chief of police. The survey is open now until April 4, and feedback is essential in guiding the City toward the right choice for the community. Survey links...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | March 29, 2025
CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey is celebrating Cesar Chavez Day on Monday, March 31. Chavez was an American civil rights leader advocating for the rights and safety of farmworkers. All branch libraries of Monterey County Free Libraries will be closed...
PG&E customers to receive California Climate Credit on April energy bills
CALIFORNIA ā Millions of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their April energy bill.
Residential households with an active electric account will receive an electric credit of $58.23. Residential households with an active gas account will...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmate sentenced to life in prison for assaulting nurse
SOLEDAD ā A Monterey County judge sentenced Tyrone Owens, 41, an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, to a total term of 25-years-to-life in prison for a sexual assault that occurred on prison grounds.
Owens was sentenced as a third āstrikeā offender pursuant...
Gonzales celebrates high school soccer champions with festive parade
GONZALES ā The streets of Gonzales were temporarily shut down last Thursday for a parade to honor the Gonzales High School varsity boysā soccer team, which won both the Pacific Coast Athletic Leagueās Cypress Division and the Central Coast Sectionās Division IV, as well...
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Hartnell College Foundation hosts 2025 Gala for the Arts on Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation will host its Annual Gala for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 13, at its Main Campus in Salinas...