Soledad High student dies from fentanyl overdose
SOLEDAD — A Soledad High School senior who was set to graduate in June died this past weekend after ingesting a lethal dose of fentanyl.
“Over the weekend our community suffered another tragedy due to a narcotic overdose,” Soledad Police said on social media Monday.
Officers...
Search warrant leads to man’s arrest for 2018 murder in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old resident from Soledad has been arrested in connection with a 2018 shooting that killed a Greenfield man.
On Feb. 20, 2018, 32-year-old Joseph Suniga was shot and killed while riding his bicycle in the 700 block of Apple Avenue in Greenfield....
Salinas Valley News Briefs | May 17, 2022
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SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Office of Education has recognized two school staff members from Salinas Valley as recipients of this year’s Classified School Employees of the Year award. Alicia Felix of South Monterey County Joint Union School District was honored for paraprofessional...
Gonzales Spartan athletes help with local food distribution
GONZALES — Athletes from Gonzales High School’s football and cross country teams worked together last Friday to distribute food to those in need who showed up to the Gonzales Food Bank.
Multiple coaches and a handful of student athletes from each program arrived to help...
Greenfield traffic stop leads to arrests for drug possession
GREENFIELD — A traffic stop in Greenfield turned into a pursuit Wednesday afternoon for local officers, with the chase ending safely in the 200 block of 11th Street and the vehicle occupants in handcuffs.
Following the pursuit by Greenfield Police, the driver — 25-year-old Juan...
Greenfield High School cancels classes Friday amid social media threats
GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School has canceled classes Friday after additional threats of violence were made overnight, school officials announced.
“There were additional threats made last night against Greenfield High School,” said Jordan Mulder, superintendent of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, in...
Hartnell College Board selects Gutierrez to lead district
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell Community College District Governing Board on March 15 selected Michael Gutierrez, president of Sacramento City College, as the district’s new permanent superintendent/president, pending agreement on terms of his employment.
The Governing Board voted unanimously to pursue a contract with Gutierrez, one...
Touch-A-Truck marks 10 years of community support and fun
SALINAS — Coastal Kids Home Care marked a significant milestone on Aug. 25, celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Touch-A-Truck event.
Over the past decade, this event has become a cornerstone of community engagement, bringing together families, local businesses and volunteers to support health and...
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Former prison lieutenant from Greenfield faces smuggling charges
GREENFIELD — A former California state correctional lieutenant has been arrested on charges of conspiring to smuggle contraband into state prison in exchange for...
