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January 8, 2026

Gonzales High School’s Class of 1979 gathers for 45th reunion

GONZALES — Gonzales High School Class of 1979 recently celebrated its 45th reunion at the Harden House patio in Salinas. Attendees began arriving in the early afternoon of Sept. 7 at the beautifully decorated property owned by the Harden Foundation, which was decked out in...

Weed control effort seeks to curb virus threat for Salinas Valley’s lettuce

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SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County has enacted a mandatory abatement program for select weeds as part of an effort to contain the impatiens necrotic spot virus, or INSV, which has severely impacted the region’s lettuce crop in recent years. Officials are urging residents who notice...

For Second Straight Year, California Sees a Population Decline

LOS ANGELES — Deaths from COVID-19. Aging baby boomers. Fewer children. Restrictions on immigration. These factors, as well as the soaring cost of living, are forcing California — long associated in the public imagination as a destination and place of growth — to confront the...

Gonzales creates first special financing district for industrial development in Monterey County

GONZALES — City of Gonzales has become the first city in Monterey County — and one of the first in the state of California — to create an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) to help fund economic development projects.Ā  In collaboration with the county, Gonzales...

Final weekend to see ā€˜Wizard of Oz’ in Gonzales

ā€œThe Wizard of Ozā€ was brought to life last weekend to sold-out performances, leaving just one more weekend to see the Gonzales Community Theater’s production.

Correctional Training Facility inmates raise funds for Tunnel to Towers Foundation

SOLEDAD — The incarcerated population at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad recently raised and donated more than $3,500 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation through a special food sale fundraising event. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in honor of firefighter Stephen Siller...

Scheid Family Wines toasts 50th year in Monterey County

GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events throughout the year in its tasting rooms located in Carmel-by-the-Sea and at its estate winery just off Highway 101 between Greenfield and King City. Based in Monterey County, the family-owned and operated...

Travel nurse found guilty of child molestation in Greenfield

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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...

Monterey County Workforce Development Board launches new initiative

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board has launched Monterey County Works, a new initiative that highlights valuable services and benefits for local job seekers and employers. The initiative reflects the organization’s evolution while maintaining its mission to provide innovative workforce solutions to the...

Gonzales city manager to participate in webinar

GONZALES — Gonzales City Manager Rene Mendez will be participating in an online event hosted by Zócalo Public Square on Thursday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m., ā€œWhat Makes a Good Small Town.ā€ In addition to Mendez, the panel includes Coachella councilmember and civil rights attorney...

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Community Foundation for Monterey County president/CEO to retire in 2026

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the planned retirement of long-time President/CEO Dan Baldwin, who will step down in...