Three suspects arrested for King City mass shooting, double homicide near Soledad
SALINAS VALLEY — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the King City mass shooting that killed four residents on March 3 and the double homicide near Soledad that resulted in the deaths of two cousins on Feb. 4, announced local law enforcement...
Soledad winery hiking series returns Sunday
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery is partnering with Valley Farm Management and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County to bring back their spring and summer hiking series.
Hosted monthly, participants will hike through the stunning and sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard before ending with a wine tasting...
Law enforcement agencies to announce breakthrough in South Monterey County double homicide, King City mass shooting and Salinas armed robbery cases
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, King City Police Department and Salinas Police Department have scheduled a joint press conference Friday morning to make a major announcement involving three ongoing investigations.
Officials are planning to unveil “significant developments” related to the double homicide that...
Inspiring women to soar: Salinas entrepreneur shows others that success is attainable with vision and motivation
SALINAS — In 1994, Ana Jimenez made her journey from her hometown Sinaloa, Mexico, to Salinas. She was a newlywed to Gerardo Jimenez, and together, they vowed to work hard and make the best of it living in a foreign country.
“I told myself, ‘I...
Soledad Ace Hardware officially opens its doors
SOLEDAD — Soledad Ace Hardware hosted a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony April 27 for its Front Street location, owned and operated by the Alcantar family.
“A new and modern sign welcomes all to the newly remodeled store, but that’s just the beginning,” according to Soledad...
Families turn out for back-to-back celebrations at Gonzales Central park
GONZALES — Gonzales residents gathered at Central Park for consecutive Sunday celebrations with Dia del Niño (Day of the Child) followed by Cinco de Mayo (May 5).
Grupos Unidos and the City of Gonzales hosted the 17th annual Day of the Child event on April...
Scheid Family Wines VP winemaker retires
GREENFIELD — Scheid Family Wines Vice President of Winemaking Dave Nagengast has announced his retirement after 20 years with the Monterey County-based wine company.
Nagengast was the creative and organizational mastermind behind the company’s portfolio of wines, an early adopter of sustainable farming and winemaking...
Final workshop about Salinas Valley’s water use set for Saturday
SALINAS — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) has been hosting workshops this spring to provide residents and businesses of the Salinas Valley with an opportunity to learn about water use and management in the region, and the final event will be on...
Sun Street Centers breaks ground on new Recovery Center facility
SALINAS — Sun Street Centers recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Recovery Center in Salinas.
This marked a significant milestone in Sun Street’s Building for Recovery Campaign and its mission to prevent alcohol and drug addiction by offering education, prevention, treatment and recovery...
Deadline nears for Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 applicants
SALINAS VALLEY — Young ladies who are passionate about the Western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can compete for the Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2024 title July 5-7, with the winner being announced on July 7.
Entries close on Monday, May 6. The winner...
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Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD — As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...
