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November 9, 2025

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership mobilizes to ensure fair distribution of $1.8B for California internet access

Internet broadband
MONTEREY COUNTY — In the midst of a 30-day challenge period that is critically important to the allocation of federal broadband funds to close the digital divide, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is working to ensure that the region receives its share of broadband...

Soledad police officers honored for heroic rescue in fiery crash

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Peace Officers Association has recognized Sgt. Brian Solis and Traffic Officer Mustafa Yasin of the Soledad Police Department with a Distinguished Service Award for their life-saving efforts. While responding to a recent traffic accident right outside Soledad city limits, Solis and...

Candidate filing period extended for local offices

Vote elections ballots
SALINAS VALLEY — The regular candidate filing period for the Nov. 5 General Election has closed. However, the filing period for multiple local offices, in which an eligible incumbent did not file, has been extended until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.Ā  Offices in the...

Jury convicts 33-year-old Greenfield man of four counts of child molestation

Law judge court
GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Dec. 13 that a jury has found Greenfield resident Gustavo Espinoza Villalobos, 33, guilty of three counts of lewd or lascivious acts on a child under age 14 and one count of annoying or molesting a...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 26, 2024

News Briefs
NBA CHAMPION MEETUP MONTEREY — The community is invited to a special Meet and Greet and Book Signing event with NBA player, coach, two-time champion, author and two-time cancer survivor Clifford Ray Jr. and his co-author Laynie D. Weaver on Saturday, April 27. The free...

Voters set to decide series of measures in South Monterey County

Vote elections ballots
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents of South Monterey County will have the opportunity to shape the future of local education and community services by voting on various measures in the upcoming Presidential General Election on Nov. 5. Following is a brief summary of the local...

Monterey County Business Council to release employment trends, workforce dynamics findings on Friday

Monterey County Business Council
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has announced an event titled ā€œCan Monterey Businesses Compete? Groundbreaking Report on Employment Trends and Workforce Dynamicsā€ that will feature the release of a comprehensive new study from Beacon Economics. This pivotal report, beginning with national and...

New directors installed at annual California Rodeo Salinas stockholders’ dinner

SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas President Steve Davis and the Officer Team welcomed new directors to the board and recognized advisory and honorary directors on Oct. 17.Ā  The Officer Team remains the same this year, with Davis serving as president until October 2025, along with...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Sept. 4, 2024

News Briefs
TIRE DISPOSAL SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority is holding a Tire Amnesty Event from Sept. 2-30. Residents can dispose of their used tires for free at three participating facilities: Madison Lane Recycling & HHW Facility in Salinas, Johnson Canyon Landfill in Gonzales...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 24, 2024

News Briefs
HIGHWAY MEETING CHUALAR — Caltrans is inviting the public to attend a public meeting on the proposed US 101 South of Salinas Corridor Improvement Project. This proposal would relocate two interchanges on Highway 101 at Grant and Main streets in Chualar and at Abbott Street,...

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Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in...