Soledad Police K-9s assist Homeland Security
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department K-9s Bo and Koda recently took part in a partnership at Fresno Yosemite International Airport to check luggage and cargo for compliance.
Together with K-9s from Coalinga Police Department and California State Hospital Police, the police dogs worked with the...
State recognizes Gonzales health clinic for focus on pediatric care
GONZALES — The state of California is recognizing Salinas Valley Health’s rural health clinic in Gonzales for exceptional efforts in keeping pediatric patients healthy with outstanding immunization rates.
California Public Health Department (CDPH) issued a Certificate of Achievement to Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness...
SPCA offers $1K reward for information on cat shooting incident in Soledad
SOLEDAD — SPCA Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a cat in Soledad.
On July 4, a Good Samaritan found the young brown tabby cat on Crestfield Street, near Soledad High...
Monterey County’s indoor mask order takes effect
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s indoor face covering ordinance has been triggered, with countywide mask requirements taking effect as soon as this Friday.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published data Monday morning showing that Monterey County was in the “substantial” community transmission rate...
South Monterey County’s first inclusive park to open Saturday in Soledad
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will host a grand opening for the much-anticipated Orchard Lane Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m.
The park, which has been under construction for more than a year, will be the first of its kind in South Monterey...
Gonzales food pantry chosen as 2020 Nonprofit of the Year
GONZALES — Gonzales Community Presbyterian Church “Una Mesa” Food Pantry has been selected as a California Association of Nonprofits 2020 Nonprofit of the Year by State Sen. Anna Caballero.
The local food pantry is one of more than a hundred nonprofits that is being honored...
Lavender Creek expands wellness experience into community workshop series
GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek, a family-run lavender farm and growing wellness brand near Greenfield in South Monterey County, has transformed its first Lavender Wellness Experience at the farm into a growing series of community workshops that bring calm and comfort directly to seniors and...
Man arrested after Sunday morning stabbing in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning on the 400 block of 10th Street.
Officers responded to the scene just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 28 after receiving a report of a stabbing involving two adults. One individual was...
Lofgren delivers $500K for Salinas Regional Soccer Complex expansion
SALINAS VALLEY — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren visited the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on Feb. 18 to deliver a $500,000 check, part of her 13 community projects submitted for the Fiscal Year 2026 congressional appropriations cycle.
The funding will support the next phase of expansion at...
Central Coast VNA receives $50K grant for local support group
SALINAS VALLEY — Central Coast VNA and Hospice has received a $50,000 grant from Hospice Giving Foundation to help support its Grief and Loss Program in Gonzales for South Monterey County residents.
Called New Beginnings, the free monthly support group is designed to help participants...
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Greenfield police arrest man after violent assault at underage house party
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police arrested a Salinas man after investigators determined he was involved in a violent assault that left an 18-year-old Chualar resident...
