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SALINAS VALLEY — Standing in his vineyard as a brisk wind runs amuck with his curly, sandy-blonde hair, Denis Hoey reveals why the Salinas Valley region — known for its vast agriculture — should also be noted for fine winemaking. “We make wines here that...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council members approved the formation of a youth council in partnership with Greenfield High School during their Oct. 13 regular meeting. The motion passed declared official intent by the city, with the two entities now needing to work out such details...

GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department responded to a fatal shooting in the 300 block of Angus Drive on Thursday, Jan. 12. Officers arrived on scene around 3 p.m. to find an unconscious man laying on the roadway who appeared to have been shot. The man,...

UPDATE AUG. 6, 3 P.M.: Power has been restored to all customers in South Monterey County, many of whom were without electricity for more than seven hours today while PG&E crews worked to solve the problem. UPDATE AUG. 6, 10 A.M.: More than 5,200 customers...

GREENFIELD — Recent heavy rains have undermined and washed out a section of Arroyo Seco Road west of Greenfield, creating a 40-foot drop on one side and making it impassable. The Arroyo Seco community remained under evacuation orders through the weekend, with some residents who...

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has been certified as a Critical Access Hospital, earning approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services after several years of pursuit. The process began in 2016 and officially went into effect this year on June 25. “Lower...

SALINAS VALLEY — The 112th California Rodeo Salinas entertained thousands of fans last weekend at the Salinas Sports Complex, where attendance numbers surpassed those of previous years. Total ticket sales for the 2022 rodeo’s four performances, from July 21 through July 24, totaled 57,449, up...

Square dancers from all over gathered at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds last weekend to kick off the 39th Annual Winter Festival.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau has launched an updated Covid-19 data dashboard to further improve accessibility to data for residents and stakeholders. The dashboard displays data on Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, fatalities and outbreaks, as well as community testing and vaccination...

GREENFIELD — Residents of Greenfield will have an opportunity to experience a street makeover designed to be safer and more comfortable for all users. To improve safety and encourage walking and bicycling, the City of Greenfield — in partnership with the Transportation Agency for Monterey...