More property tax relief available to Monterey County homeowners
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County residents who need help after falling behind on house payments during the Covid-19 pandemic can still get assistance through the California Mortgage Relief Program, which is expanding eligibility requirements to help more homeowners catch up on past-due payments and...
Greenfield’s first A Day of Thanks Community Dinner a resounding success
GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield came together in a remarkable display of unity and gratitude this past Sunday for its inaugural A Day of Thanks Community Dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall.
The Nov. 24 event, hosted by the newly formed Greenfield Locals organization,...
City of Salinas honors outgoing councilmember for 22 years of service
SALINAS — Gloria De La Rosa was honored Dec. 1 with a reception for her 22 years as a Salinas city councilmember.
De La Rosa grew up in Soledad and was elected to serve District 4 in Salinas. She has served in many civic...
Soledad woman crashes vehicle while intoxicated with 4-year-old inside
SOLEDAD — A Soledad woman is facing multiple charges following a drunken-driving accident with her 4-year-old child inside the vehicle.
On Wednesday evening, 25-year-old Gabriela Aguilera of Soledad lost control of her vehicle turning onto West Street and crashed into the PG&E substation concrete wall.
Her...
Winter storm causes flooding, mudslides throughout Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — This week’s forecast of heavy rain and gusty winds has caused state and county officials to issue warnings, including for flash floods, throughout the Salinas Valley region that continue through Thursday.
Heavy rainfall has led to debris flows and flash flooding in...
Soledad’s final ‘Music in the Park’ concert heats up with Chicano All-Stars this Friday
SOLEDAD — The stage is set for Soledad’s summer music series finale this Friday, Aug. 8, at Cesar Chavez Park, where the final Music in the Park concert will take place featuring the high-energy, crowd-favorite the Chicano All-Stars.
Known across the Central Coast for their...
Soledad hosts State of the City Address tonight
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will host its State of the City Address at the Soledad Community Center on Thursday, Feb. 17.
The program will start at 6 p.m. with a welcome from Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Color...
Gonzales community calls for return of high school’s sports medicine class
GONZALES — Numerous people submitted public comments in support of Gonzales High School’s Sports Medicine class during a special board meeting for Gonzales Unified School District on July 28.
There were so many submissions that the board had to implement the 20-minute limit for comments...
ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $300K for flood-affected households
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Nov. 10, the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program will provide up to $300,000 per household to help Californians impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods purchase homes in safer locations.
The financial assistance is provided as a Second Mortgage Loan, forgiven...
Soledad High celebrates 340 graduates at 2026 commencement
SOLEDAD — Graduation day at Soledad High School brought thousands of people to Gene Martin Stadium bright and early Saturday morning for the 26th Annual Commencement.
Seating and parking filled up fast with parents, extended families and friends attending to celebrate this year’s 340 graduates.
The...
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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar
SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...
