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GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced April 18 that a jury convicted 21-year-old Greenfield resident Jonathan Rojas of first-degree murder. On Dec. 31, 2020, around 6:51 p.m., Greenfield police responded to a shooting on Heidi Drive. Officers approached the victim’s car idling in...

GREENFIELD — Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was found guilty by a jury on several charges related to child molestation, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on April 15. The verdict was reached after a trial overseen by Judge Pamela...

SOLEDAD — Soledad High School administrators and faculty said farewell to the Class of 2025 following the 25th commencement ceremony held on campus Saturday morning. Hundreds of family members, friends and classmates packed Gene Martin Stadium to watch a total of 366 Aztec graduates, including...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With Easter Sunday approaching on April 20, Monterey County officials are preparing for what is traditionally the busiest day of the year at several of its most popular day-use parks, including Toro, Royal Oaks and San Lorenzo. To ensure a safe,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) presented its 2022-24 Progress Report to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on March 11, showcasing key achievements, organizational growth and upcoming initiatives aimed at tackling the region’s housing challenges. Over the past...

GREENFIELD — Heberth Reyes, 38, of Lockwood, was arrested May 9 on multiple counts of child molestation spanning over five years, announced Greenfield Police Department. The investigation was conducted collaboratively with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and involved two juveniles; one in Greenfield and the...

CASTROVILLE — The beloved Artichoke Festival, a cherished tradition in Monterey County for more than six decades, will not return this year. The festival’s board of directors announced its official closure after 65 years of celebrating the region’s rich agricultural heritage, artichoke royalty and community...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the June 27 death of incarcerated person Jose Rodriguez at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At approximately 3:34 p.m., staff observed cellmates Steven Miranda and Rodriguez, noting Rodriguez...

SOLEDAD — The Fourth Annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show took place last Saturday in downtown Soledad, featuring hundreds of classic cars, great food and local entertainment. The July 26 event was a collaboration of the Salinas Crusaders Car Club, the City of Soledad...

SOLEDAD — The garden at Eden Valley Care Center was filled with joy and laughter last Wednesday afternoon as residents and staff were treated to a special mini performance by the Marinelli Bros. Circus. The Aug. 6 event featured a preview of the circus’s full...