State recognizes Gonzales health clinic for focus on pediatric care
GONZALES ā The state of California is recognizing Salinas Valley Healthās rural health clinic in Gonzales for exceptional efforts in keeping pediatric patients healthy with outstanding immunization rates.
California Public Health Department (CDPH) issued a Certificate of Achievement to Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness...
Torch Run 2025: Police escort Flame of Hope through Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Police agencies throughout South Monterey County participated in this yearās Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics last Wednesday, each carrying the torch for one mile through each of the four cities.
The ceremonial passage of the Flame of Hope led...
Primary Election 2020: Voters decide fate of South Monterey County school bonds
SALINAS VALLEY ā Local voters in South Monterey County have chosen whether or not to support several school bond measures listed on the ballot in Californiaās primary election on Super Tuesday, March 3.
As
of Monterey County Electionsā final report
Tuesday night, King City Union School Districtās...
State budget includes $5 million for Gonzales teen center
GONZALES ā Californiaās state budget includes $15 million for essential public safety projects in five communities of the 12th Senate District, with $5 million of that set aside for the City of Gonzalesā teen innovation center, announced Sen. Anna Caballero.
āSmall, rural communities desperately need...
Violent crime spree leaves 1 dead in South Monterey County
UPDATE (Dec. 6, 5:22 p.m.):
On Monday, Dec. 6, Greenfield detectives developed information that identified Juan Arreola, 31, of Greenfield, as the suspect of the shooting that took place Friday on Elm Avenue. Arreola was located and taken into custody later that morning.
During a...
Monterey County opens evacuation sites in Salinas and King City as fires rage on
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County has opened an additional evacuation shelter for fire evacuees at Sherwood Hall in Salinas and an evacuation center at the Monterey County Free Libraries Branch in King City, as several wildfires continue to spread throughout the region.
Sherwood Hall, which...
Artichoke Festival closes its doors after 65 years
CASTROVILLE ā The beloved Artichoke Festival, a cherished tradition in Monterey County for more than six decades, will not return this year.
The festivalās board of directors announced its official closure after 65 years of celebrating the regionās rich agricultural heritage, artichoke royalty and community...
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Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD ā As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...