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June 27, 2026

Greenfield Union School District kicks off Verizon Innovative Learning program at middle school

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District recently celebrated its entry into the Verizon Innovative Learning program, a prestigious national initiative designed to break down digital barriers and promote educational equity.  The Aug. 15 kickoff event, held at Vista Verde Middle School, marked a significant milestone...

Alliance on Aging expands countywide programs supporting seniors with wellness, enrichment and resources

MONTEREY COUNTY — Alliance on Aging has announced a comprehensive schedule of programs and events for fall 2025, designed to enhance the health, resilience and quality of life for older adults and their caregivers across Monterey County. From financial wellness workshops and technology training to...

Rancho Cielo Youth Campus cheers biggest graduating class yet

Rancho Cielo
SALINAS — Rancho Cielo Youth Campus, along with educational partner John Muir Charter Schools, celebrated a significant milestone this month when 73 students received their high school diplomas, which makes it the largest graduating class — spanning all vocational programs — in its 24-year...

Soledad’s final ā€˜Music in the Park’ concert heats up with Chicano All-Stars this Friday

Chicano All-Stars
SOLEDAD — The stage is set for Soledad’s summer music series finale this Friday, Aug. 8, at Cesar Chavez Park, where the final Music in the Park concert will take place featuring the high-energy, crowd-favorite the Chicano All-Stars. Known across the Central Coast for their...

Salinas Valley Fair’s first-ever online Junior Livestock Auction brings in $725,000

SALINAS VALLEY — All 613 animals sold at Salinas Valley Fair’s first-ever online Junior Livestock Auction last Saturday through Overland Stockyard, with final sales totaling $725,000. ā€œI am so proud of the effort our community made in supporting 4-H and FFA members from Monterey County,...

Senior socials expand lineup in South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — A monthly social hour for active seniors in the community will be expanding its lineup to include King City, following successful programs in both Soledad and Gonzales. Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley’s SOCOS Social (SOuth COunty Seniors Social) program has...

Monterey County Supervisor Lopez elected president of Latino Caucus of California Counties

MONTEREY COUNTY — Latino Caucus of California Counties (LCCC) membership voted to elect a new Executive Board at the California State Association of Counties 128th Annual Meeting on Nov. 16. The newly elected Executive Board is as follows: President – Supervisor Chris Lopez, Monterey CountyVice President –...

Cal Fire plans prescribed burns for San Benito, Monterey counties

MONTEREY COUNTY — Cal Fire plans to conduct numerous broadcast burns and pile burning throughout this year in San Benito and Monterey counties. The purpose of these projects is to reintroduce fire into the ecosystem, thereby reducing hazardous fire fuels by removing brush and downed...

57 graduate from Community Police Academy

A combined 57 residents of Greenfield, King City, Soledad and Gonzales graduated from the South County Community Police Academy last week at the Greenfield Memorial Hall.

Mee Memorial employee turns heads as ā€˜trashionista’

SALINAS VALLEY — When someone refers to Consuelo ā€œConnieā€ Hernandez as a ā€œtrashionista,ā€ it’s not intended as an insult. In fact, the longtime scheduling supervisor for Mee Memorial Healthcare System considers it the ultimate compliment. Whether it’s creating a flowy gown made of Covid vaccine...

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Woman holding USA flag celebrating Independence Day

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...