Highway 101 paving work brings long-term lane, ramp closures starting Wednesday
GREENFIELD — A paving project on Highway 101 between King City and Greenfield will continue this week with long-term lane closures and intermittent ramp closures, according to Caltrans.
Northbound Highway 101 will be reduced to one lane beginning about two miles north of Jolon Road...
Red Cross hosts free smoke alarm installation event in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — A free home fire safety event is coming to Greenfield this month as part of a nationwide effort by the American Red Cross to reduce fire-related deaths by installing smoke alarms in vulnerable communities.
The American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region will...
Greenfield native earns prestigious Rawlins Merit Award at Chico State
GREENFIELD — Greenfield native Jennifer Trujillo still remembers a back-to-school night from her elementary school days. Her parents arrived quite late, still in their work clothes, and stepped into her classroom, the cool air conditioning washing over their skin.
This is why you need to...
Gonzales adds EV charging stations at community center
GONZALES — City of Gonzales has installed new electric vehicle charging stations at the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex, expanding local access to EV infrastructure.
The stations are located in the Community Center parking lot at 620 Fifth St. and are compatible with...
Massive pet clinic reaches capacity in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — A landmark spay and neuter clinic held Monday at San Lorenzo Park in King City reached full capacity several days ahead of the event, underscoring both the demand for services and the level of community participation in South Monterey County.
Monterey County...
Soledad Rotary plans ‘Touching Tractors and Trucks’ event Saturday
SOLEDAD — Rotary Club of Soledad will host “Touching Tractors and Trucks” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Soledad High School parking lot.
The hands-on community event will allow children and adults to explore tractors, trucks and other large vehicles,...
Gonzales Police urge focus behind the wheel during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
GONZALES — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Gonzales Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel.
Distractions like checking a phone, using the in-dash touchscreen or car phone app, adjusting the...
King City High senior crowned Miss Salinas Valley Fair 2026
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair hosted its annual Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition on March 26-27 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, where Morgan Hancock was crowned the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair.
Hancock, 17, is a senior at King City High...
Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic earns countywide education honor
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County School Boards Association has honored the Salinas Valley Health Mobile Clinic with its prestigious “Excellence in Education” Award, recognizing the program’s impact on student health and academic success across the region.
The Mobile Clinic was selected from more than three...
Hartnell hosts art shows this week in Salinas, King City
SALINAS VALLEY — Student artists from Hartnell College and the Salinas Valley Arts and Innovation Hub will be featured this spring in two events in Salinas and King City showcasing visual art, performance and creative workforce development opportunities.
The Hartnell College Art Gallery is presenting...
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Man suffers serious injuries in Soledad assault
SOLEDAD — A man suffered significant facial injuries following an assault Thursday night in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department.
Police said officers responded...
