Bingo Market in Soledad signs on as U-Haul dealer
SOLEDAD — U-Haul Co. of California has announced that Bingo Market signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Soledad community.
Bingo Market at 945 Monterey St. will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and Spanish-speaking employees.
Normal business hours...
Sgt. Avery becomes first Greenfield police officer to complete FBI National Academy
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has announced that Sgt. Theodore “Teddy” Avery graduated from the 293rd session of the FBI National Academy on March 13, in Quantico, Va., marking the first time an officer from the department has completed the program.
The FBI National Academy...
Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates Army’s birthday with 250-mile ruck march
JOLON — In honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday and its official theme, “This We’ll Defend,” Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is leading a 250-mile regional ruck march to celebrate two-and-a-half centuries of service, sacrifice and strength.
The march begins Wednesday, May 7, and continues...
March is Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month
MONTEREY COUNTY — In an effort to raise awareness about the critical role of Civil Grand Juries in promoting justice and accountability within the community, Monterey County Superior Court announced that March has been officially declared Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month.
This month-long observance is...
SPCA Monterey County caring for jelly bean-sized rescued baby hummingbirds
MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescues hundreds of baby birds. These tiny birds receive critical care while they are raised at the SPCA, and then released back into the wild to fly free.
Some of the...
‘Berry’ Bliss: Thousands flock to 2025 Salinas Valley Fair for food, fun, music and tradition
SALINAS VALLEY — The 81st annual Salinas Valley Fair brought thousands of fairgoers to King City’s Salinas Valley Fairgrounds from May 15 to 18, delivering on its promise of “The Berry Best Fair.” With a theme honoring the region’s rich agricultural heritage, this year’s...
SPCA Monterey County issues guidance on interactions with fawns
MONTEREY COUNTY — Spring has arrived on the Central Coast, bringing with it the arrival of numerous fawns. SPCA Monterey County is reminding the public to leave these young deer alone, as they often find themselves mistakenly taken from their mothers.
“Every year, our SPCA...
I Cantori di Carmel brings free concert ‘Songs of Destiny’ to South Monterey County
SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — An evening of emotional power and musical richness awaits South Monterey County residents as I Cantori di Carmel presents “Songs of Destiny,” a free community concert on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Stanton Theater in King...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmate sentenced to life without parole for murder of fellow inmate
SOLEDAD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced April 30 that Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Juan Jose Bueno, 30, was sentenced to serve a term of life without the possibility of parole after being convicted by a jury of first-degree murder.
Bueno was also...
Greenfield Police add high-tech drones to boost emergency response
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has announced the addition of two advanced drones to its public safety arsenal, a move officials say will dramatically improve response times and enhance situational awareness during emergencies.
“We’re happy to share that we’ve added two state-of-the-art DJI drones to...
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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...
