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SALINAS — Maddi Borland was crowned Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2026 following two days of competition at the Salinas Sports Complex and Monterey County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds. Borland, the reigning Miss California High School Rodeo State Queen, will spend the next year representing the California...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks show this year, citing budget constraints and the need to prioritize funding for essential city services. In a statement posted June 29, city officials acknowledged the decision may disappoint residents. "We know many...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Children across Monterey County can now receive free books delivered to their homes each month through the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an early literacy program available to all children from birth to age 5. The program, which officially launched this...

GREENFIELD — Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board of Directors recently approved Measure X Senior and Disabled Transportation Program Cycle 4 grants, including funding for the City of Greenfield and several countywide service providers aimed at expanding mobility for seniors, veterans and residents with...

SALINAS VALLEY — The communities of Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield will be ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with multiple events planned in each city. GONZALES At Central Park in Gonzales, Independence Day will kick off with the Gonzales Rotary Fun Run at 8 a.m....

SALINAS — Families across the Salinas Valley are invited to a free Community Health Day on Saturday, June 27, at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex, where soccer, nutrition and community resources will come together in an effort to promote healthier lifestyles. The event, hosted in...

GONZALES — Residents of Gonzales will have an opportunity to recycle unwanted items and pick up free compost during the annual Reuse, Recycle & Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 27. The free event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until collection...

SOLEDAD — Community members across South Monterey County are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Saavedra, a Soledad mother, business owner and folklórico instructor remembered for her leadership and commitment to local youth. Saavedra, 32, was one of two victims killed in a shooting Monday night...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield police are investigating a double homicide that occurred late Monday night at a local gas station and are asking community members who were at the scene to come forward with information. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:50...

GREENFIELD — A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue. Officers located what appeared to be a young black bear that had climbed a tree, according to the Greenfield Police Department. “This...