Salinas Valley Fair seeks exhibit entries for 2024 show
SALINAS VALLEY — It’s getting to be that time of year again, and the Salinas Valley Fair wants community members to become exhibitors at this year’s Fair, May 16-19, in King City.
Entries are open to residents in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and San...
Gonzales man arrested for allegedly molesting 3 juveniles
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has announced the arrest of a Gonzales man who allegedly molested three juvenile victims in South Monterey County.
On March 14, two juveniles reported sexual abuse by Eleuterio Ortiz, 38, of Gonzales.
Following the report, Greenfield detectives, with the support of...
Community network meeting focuses on youth safety and well-being in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield recently hosted a community network meeting aimed at fostering a nurturing and safe environment for local youth, families and communities across South Monterey County.
The meeting, organized by Greenfield school resource officers in February, was attended by...
Design phase now complete for Gonzales Community Center Complex
GONZALES — City of Gonzales has announced that on Feb. 28 the design/build team of Otto Construction/WRNS Studio submitted 100% construction documents for the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex to the city for building code review by its building official.
This completes the...
Hartnell College STEM Expo delves into AI’s future
SALINAS — Hartnell College will once again host the upcoming STEM Expo, a pivotal event designed to immerse attendees in the dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI).
Scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, at the Hartnell STEM Center Planetarium in Salinas, this Expo promises to be...
Highway 101 northbound near Chualar set for daytime closures to repair culverts
CHUALAR — Contracted crews have initiated repairs this week to drainage structures along northbound Highway 101.
Travelers heading north on 101 will encounter a closure of the No. 2 (right) lane from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. These lane closures will begin one mile south...
Community event empowers youth and families in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Partners For Peace presented a community event earlier this month focused on empowering Soledad’s youth and their families with the tools and knowledge for a successful future.
The event, “Pathways to Success,” was held March 2 at Main Street Middle School in Soledad....
Primary Election 2024: Voters reject measures in Soledad and Chualar, decide council candidate
SALINAS VALLEY — Voters in South Monterey County made their voices heard last Tuesday while deciding the fate of two local measures and a city council race.
Monterey County Elections Office officials are continuing to tally ballots cast in the March 5 Presidential Primary Election,...
Application period closes soon for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $37,500 in educational scholarships last year, and the application period for 2024 funds is closing soon.
There are two options for students: Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell College can apply...
Transportation Agency approves City of Soledad’s Participatory Budgeting funding request
SOLEDAD — Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors has approved the City of Soledad’s request to schedule Regional Surface Transportation Funds dedicated to its Participatory Budgeting process for four projects.
These projects include pedestrian improvements on Orchard Lane and Gabilan Drive for...
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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...
