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SALINAS VALLEY — The 78th annual Salinas Valley Fair returned after two years of Covid-19 pandemic closures with crowds packing the fairgrounds in King City, living up to the theme of “Back in the Saddle.”  While total attendance numbers weren’t available yet, the four days...

SALINAS VALLEY — Evacuation orders were issued Wednesday for areas west of Greenfield and King City, as the Dolan Fire continues to spread east through the Santa Lucia Range. The wildfire, about 10 miles south of Big Sur, expanded by another 20,000 acres overnight, lowering...

KING CITY — Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito,...

SALINAS VALLEY — When Luz Garcia graduated with honors from Alisal High School in 1991, her dream of becoming a doctor was, agonizingly, just out of reach. She had been offered a full-ride scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley, with the prospect of continuing...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Board of Trustees has officially named Rena Salamacha as CEO of Mee Memorial Healthcare System, effective Aug. 1. “We are excited to have such an accomplished professional at the helm of our healthcare system during this period of significant change...

GREENFIELD — Detectives from the Greenfield Police Department have arrested a second shooting suspect in connection with a 2021 attempted murder. The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody Wednesday for his involvement in the Feb. 11, 2021, shooting that injured an 18-year-old on the 200...

SOLEDAD — A new four-legged officer has joined the ranks of Soledad Police Department, as announced during the March 3 Soledad City Council meeting. Bo, a black Labrador retriever who is one year and four months old, will be certified this Friday and able to...

GONZALES — Officers from Gonzales Police Department spent time with local youth at the recently reopened skate park last week, but beyond just taking time to chat with the youngsters, they also surprised them with free skateboards, helmets and masks. Sgt. Santiago Melgoza, Officer Nathan...

GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department Chief Keith Wise swore in new Officer Miguel Perez on Feb. 22, during which Perez’s wife pinned his badge. Perez, who was raised in Gonzales, graduated from Hartnell College with an associate degree in administration of justice. He enjoys...

GONZALES — Former Gonzales High School wrestling coach Frank Hankin has been chosen to enter the California Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hankin, who guided the Spartans wrestling team to five Mission Trail Athletic League championships, will be honored at an induction...