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May 4, 2025

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new Re-Entry Resource Center

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last week for the new Re-Entry Resource Center.  The April 8 event was held at the Monterey County Jail, located at 1410 Natividad Road in Salinas. The Sheriff’s Office is constructing a Re-Entry Resource Center...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 18, 2025

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FOSTER PETS MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is seeking foster volunteers to care for rescued underage kittens and puppies or provide support for pets healing after surgeries. Fostering can last from a few days to several weeks, with all food, supplies and veterinary care...

Hartnell College Athletics seeks nominations for 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College is now accepting nominations for the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The college invites alums, fans and members of the public to nominate standout athletes, coaches, teams, supporters and other key figures who have significantly...

Bracero mural unveiling set for Friday in Chualar

CHUALAR — Monterey County Supervisors Chris Lopez and Luis Alejo and the Arts Council for Monterey County will host an unveiling celebration of the Bracero Legacy Mural on Friday, April 18, in Chualar. The Bracero Legacy Mural is the first mural of its kind on...

City of Greenfield expands youth internship program for 2025

GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield is now accepting applications for its youth internship program, offering paid training and hands-on experience for local residents ages 18 to 24. The application period runs until April 21. Since its launch in 2023, the internship program has provided young...

Senator visits Soledad Community Health Care District

SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District recently welcomed Sen. John Laird for a special visit and tour of the district’s three vital facilities: Soledad Medical Clinic, the Women’s Health Center and Eden Valley Care Center. The April 4 visit was led by Chief Executive...

Jury convicts Bay Area man for 2023 crime spree involving shooting, multiple carjackings

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GONZALES — On March 14, a jury found Tele Matangi, 37, of Pittsburg, guilty of multiple charges arising from a daylong crime spree in September 2023. Matangi was convicted of carjacking, attempted carjacking, residential burglary, first-degree robbery, shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, being a...

SPCA mobile clinics offer vital care for cats in South Monterey County

SOLEDAD — In a continued effort to combat pet overpopulation, SPCA Monterey County is offering free spay/neuter clinics for cats in South Monterey County, including Soledad and King City, with several appointments still available. Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by the SPCA’s...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 16, 2025

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EASTER EVENT GREENFIELD — The City of Greenfield is inviting the community to attend its 2025 Easter Event on Wednesday, April 16, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Patriot Park, 1351 Oak Ave., in Greenfield. The celebration features an Easter egg hunt for children, fun...

Raley’s, FirstFruits Farms deliver 30,000 pounds of apples to Food Bank for Monterey Country

MONTEREY COUNTY — Raley’s and Washington-based FirstFruits Farms donated 30,000 pounds of fresh apples on April 1 to the Food Bank for Monterey County. The contribution was made possible by Raley’s customers who purchased select apples during January and February as part of a give-back...

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Soledad Police arrest potential serial child predator from King City

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department has arrested 33-year-old Rutilio Caliahua Quiahua, a King City resident, on multiple charges related to sexual offenses involving minors...