LA rapper fatally stabbed at Soledad prison
SOLEDAD — Jaime Brugada Valdez, also known as Los Angeles rapper MoneySign Suede, died Tuesday night after he was reportedly stabbed in a shower at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad.
Valdez, 22, of Huntington Park, was found unresponsive in the prison’s shower area shortly...
Soledad shooting suspect turns himself in to police
SOLEDAD — The suspect who was wanted for Wednesday’s shooting that injured a man in Soledad has turned himself in to police.
Xavier Diaz, 25, walked into the Monterey County Jail and self-surrendered Thursday evening, announced Soledad Police Department.
“Thank you to all of those that...
General Election 2020: South Monterey County results at a glance
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County voters have returned their ballots to choose candidates for school boards and city councils as well as decide the fate of local measures in the Nov. 3 general election.
As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, the latest results from Monterey...
Night Rally reveals Gonzales Homecoming royalty
GONZALES — Gonzales High School hosted its annual Homecoming Night Rally last Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Roger Fernando Gym, where competitive games took place that pit the senior, junior, sophomore and freshman classes as well as Spartan alumni against each other.
Games included charades, tug...
SPCA rescues emaciated, injured dog in Gonzales
GONZALES — Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for neglecting, abusing and likely abandoning a dog found in Gonzales last week.
Last Monday,...
Salinas Farmers Market grows in popularity
SALINAS — Regular crowds of at least 3,000 have attended the weekly Salinas Farmers Market since its move to Main Street earlier this year.
The Saturday market has become a small community event, drawing hundreds of people within the first few minutes of the opening...
New Women’s Health Center in Soledad increases region’s medical care options
SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District recently hosted a grand-opening ceremony for its Women’s Health Center.
The project has been in the works for 15 years, and will expand the district’s care options with a focus on mammography and women’s health.
“The Women’s Health Center...
City of Gonzales hosts recycling and cleanup event for residents
GONZALES — Last weekend Gonzales High School Cross Country team members assisted at the 10th annual City of Gonzales Reuse, Recycle and Cleanup Days that took place at Fairview Middle School.
“The Gonzales cross country team did a great job helping with our event,” said Maury Treleven,...
Soledad City Council hears pitch for dog-breeding ordinance
SOLEDAD — City council members from Soledad heard the proposal for a dog-breeding ordinance during their Nov. 4 meeting.
The idea was presented as a future ordinance by Melanie Scherer, president of SNIP Bus, in order to make Soledad a county leader in stemming abusive...
Vintage racing brings 15,000 to Laguna Seca Raceway
SALINAS — The Velocity Invitational wrapped up its annual event in October, concluding an exhilarating three-day weekend of vintage racing, special exhibitions, food and wine at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas.
From Oct. 14-16, more than 15,000 attended the event throughout the extended weekend...
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Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in...
