Salinas Police officer killed in line of duty
SALINAS — A Salinas Police Department officer was shot and killed late Friday night during a traffic stop.
According to Salinas Police Chief Roberto Filice, around 10:45 p.m. on Feb. 25, Officer Jorge Alvarado Jr. made a traffic stop on Griffin Street at East Market...
From horses to Merrill’s Thundering Herd: Rose Escobar shares love of rodeo and serving others
SALINAS VALLEY — Ever since a young child, Rose Escobar dreamed of becoming a Rodeo Queen — a best-in-class combination of horsemanship and athletic abilities paired with personal skills of public speaking and knowledge of the heritage of agriculture.
That dream came true this year...
Local organizations team up to help Monterey County youth learn healthy lifestyle habits
MONTEREY COUNTY — More than 130 Monterey County elementary school students and their teachers attended Healthy Youth Field Day, presented by Montage Health Foundation and Aspire Health, at Cardinale Stadium, home of Monterey Bay Football Club.
The half-day event on May 14 taught youth about...
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s Turkey Trot sets new donation record
SALINAS — Families began arriving before sunrise on Thanksgiving Day eager to venture onto Monterey County’s iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas for exercise, family photos and to raise valuable funds for the Food Bank for Monterey County.
In four hours, a record total...
Google provides digital skills training to small businesses in Salinas
SALINAS — Google and Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted a free, in-person workshop for small businesses in Salinas on Aug. 3, during which U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren attended and spoke about the importance of California businesses learning digital skills.
“If we want...
Salinas Valley Grad Notes | July 19, 2022
Hannah Stuercke of King City graduated from Cedarville University, located in Cedarville, Ohio, in spring 2022 with an undergraduate degree in nursing.
Isaias Gonzales of King City has been recognized on the Dean’s List at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., for the spring 2022 semester....
Jury convicts Soledad man of resisting officer, DUI
SOLEDAD — On Sept. 18, a Monterey County jury found David Fernando Hernandez, 34, of Soledad, guilty of felony resisting an officer with force or violence, misdemeanor driving under the influence of a drug, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug...
Freeze watch in effect from Tuesday night to Friday
The forecast for Bay Area this week just keeps getting colder.
The National Weather Service issued a freeze watch in effect beginning Tuesday and lasting each overnight through Friday for the North Bay, Salinas Valley and San Benito County. Forecasters said these areas face possible...
Greenfield man sentenced to 25 years in prison for child molestation
GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Miguel Rubio, 42, of Greenfield, to 25 years in prison for committing three counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14.
“These offenses are serious and violent felonies and considered strikes under California’s Three Strikes law,”...
Second round of small business loans available in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) will administer a second round of grants through the Monterey County CARES Small Business Relief Program (SBRP) to assist more small businesses in the county that have suffered financial losses due to Covid-19.
Monterey County Board...
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Salinas Valley cities prepare for 4th of July celebrations
SALINAS VALLEY — The communities of Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield will be ready to celebrate the Fourth of July next weekend with multiple events...
