Salinas Valley nonprofit farm featured in national agriculture series
SALINAS ā āAmericaās Heartland,ā the first nationally broadcast agriculture series of its kind in the United States, has returned for its 18th season with 10 new episodes featuring unique crops grown on diverse, locally-owned farms.
This season, āAmericaās Heartlandā highlights the Salinas Valleyās Agriculture and...
Monterey County: Important dates for Presidential General Election
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Ballots for the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election have begun mailing as of Oct. 3, and there are a couple of things Monterey County voters should know to get vote ready.
Monterey County local voter information guides and state voter information guides...
Greenfield man gets 30 years-to-life for murder after intentionally running over pedestrian
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield resident Paulo Cesar Alcaraz Ortiz, 27, has been sentenced to 30 years and eight months-to-life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder for intentionally running over Guadalupe Garcia.
On Nov. 16, 2021, Ortiz was in a car stolen from a friendās...
Hometown Heroes Program honors Gonzales veterans, active-duty service members
GONZALES ā In partnership with the American Legion Post 81 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81, the City of Gonzales is seeking veterans and active-duty service members of the community of Gonzales for the Hometown Heroes Program.
Those who are a current or former...
Homicide investigation underway following inmateās death at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Sept. 30 death of an inmate atĀ Salinas Valley State PrisonĀ (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide.
At 10:45 a.m., officers were conducting security rounds and approached a cell occupied by Colin Hebert and Jessie...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County provides update on US 101 South of Salinas project
SALINAS ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors received a comprehensive update on the US 101 South of Salinas project during its recent meeting.
The project, which is still in the planning stages, is aimed at addressing serious safety concerns along the...
Greenfield High cadets triumph in Basic Survival course, earning red berets
GREENFIELD ā This summer the 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School had 20 cadets attend Basic Survival, earning the coveted red beret.
Cadets went through several types of classes: first aid, foraging, knife safety, tool and rope making, shelter building,...
Soledad marks 9/11 anniversary with first bell-ringing ceremony
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad hosted a solemn ceremony Sept. 11 to honor the victims, survivors and first responders who courageously served during the tragic events of 9/11.
The morning event outside Soledad City Hall featured the cityās first bell-ringing ceremony in honor of those...
Monterey County Free Libraries shifting hours of operation at 10 branches
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Effective Oct. 1, 10 branches of Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) will be adjusting their hours of operation.
The number of hours that libraries are open to the public will remain the same, and the changes are minor shifts to accommodate library...
Photo | Gonzales councilmembers help beautify city
Gonzales City Councilmembers Liz Silva and Lorraine Worthy recently cleaned up around the Gonzales American Legion to help beautify the community. Residents are encouraged to take part in keeping the city beautiful with various cleanup and improvement efforts throughout September, officially designated as Community...
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South Monterey County high school athletes train for fall and beyond
SALINAS VALLEY ā The fall high school sports season is over a month away, but student-athletes from South Monterey County are busy training for...