Scheid Family Wines sets industry benchmark with BRCGS food safety certification
GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines, a leading winery based in Greenfield on California’s Central Coast, recently passed the BRC Global Food Safety Standard recertification audit and is the only alcohol beverage-producing company in California to hold this prestigious certification.
The unannounced BRCGS recertification audit occurs...
Why Omicron was first found in San Francisco
As soon as the first U.S. case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus was reported in San Francisco, California officials began sounding the same message: Don’t panic.
“We are not surprised by this. This was predictable. This was predicted,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in...
Soledad man sentenced to 25 years to life in 2010 Greenfield murder
SOLEDAD — Former Soledad resident Noel Aguilera Ledesma was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on March 12 for the 2010 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Yvette Martinez, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced.
A jury convicted Ledesma, 44, of first-degree murder in...
Cork and Plough welcomes authors for Books and Brews
The Cork and Plough hosted the Second Annual Books and Brews on Aug. 12, during which residents met two Monterey County authors, Anne Ylvisaker and Carol Diggory Shields, who read passages from their writings.
Inside Education Monterey County tours showcase local schools
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) is inviting the public to participate in its Inside Education Monterey County upcoming 2025-26 tours.
Participants will experience the challenges and triumphs of public education firsthand by embarking on a dynamic half-day field trip, exploring classrooms...
Scheid Family Wines toasts 50th year in Monterey County
GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events throughout the year in its tasting rooms located in Carmel-by-the-Sea and at its estate winery just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City.
Based in Monterey County, the family-owned and operated...
CHP urges Californians to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving weekend
CALIFORNIA — As the holiday season gets underway, California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that the simplest way to stay safe on the road this Thanksgiving weekend is to buckle up before every trip.
CHP will begin its Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) at 6:01 p.m. on...
Monterey County sees sharp rise in whooping cough cases
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County public health officials are urging residents to stay current on pertussis vaccinations following a sharp increase in reported cases of the illness, commonly known as whooping cough.
Since Jan. 1, the County of Monterey Health Department has received 43 reports...
Greenfield cops host coffee gathering
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department officers mingled with community members during Coffee with a Cop last Friday at the local Starbucks.
The July 29 event was an opportunity for residents and officers to discuss issues within the community and learn more about each other.
“We would...
Tractor Supply opens first Monterey County location in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Monterey County’s first Tractor Supply store recently celebrated its grand opening at 447 Nestles Road in Soledad.
The new retail location officially opened its doors on Sept. 20 with a well-attended ribbon-cutting ceremony, following a soft opening on Sept. 13.
“We are proud to...
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Salinas Valley cities prepare for 4th of July celebrations
SALINAS VALLEY — The communities of Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield will be ready to celebrate the Fourth of July next weekend with multiple events...
