Police seize illegal guns, drugs and fireworks in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Local law enforcement has seized illegal guns, drugs and fireworks in Greenfield following a search related to a child pornography investigation.
According to the Greenfield Police Department, members of the South Monterey County Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in...
12th Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade set for Friday
SALINAS VALLEY — The 12th Annual Monterey County Veterans Day Parade is set to be the biggest to date on Veterans Day, this Friday, Nov. 11, in Oldtown Salinas.
This year’s Grand Marshal will be Col. Lisa Lamb, Fort Hunter Liggett garrison commander. Lamb brings...
Greenfield Community Science Workshop names Vigil as new co-director
GREENFIELD — Omar Vigil recently became the new co-director for Greenfield Community Science Workshop (GCSW).
Formerly a part-time technician with the workshop, Vigil has been involved in workshops since 2006, when he joined the Watsonville workshop’s after-school program while in high school. He started his...
Composting gets easier for Monterey County residents
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County residents can now put food scraps, including cooked meat and bones, among other kinds, in the green curbside cart, to be composted with their yard trimmings.
With the greater convenience comes a big reduction in harm to the climate. When food...
Madonna Gardens hosts fundraiser featuring senior residents’ artwork
SALINAS — In honor of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is hosting a special art show showcasing paintings and other works of art created by its residents on Saturday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
During...
Greenfield carjacking leads to 4 arrests
GREENFIELD — Four suspects from Greenfield were arrested Wednesday night after carjacking a man at gunpoint and taking off in his vehicle.
Just after 8 p.m. on Nov. 16, a man called 911 to report that he had been carjacked. According to the Greenfield Police...
‘Nutcracker’ dazzles South Monterey County during sold-out shows
KING CITY — The 62nd annual “Nutcracker Ballet” dazzled local audiences once again last weekend at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City.
Produced by Monterey County Dance Foundation and Monterey County Dance Theatre, the holiday classic is one of the oldest “Nutcracker” productions in...
South Monterey County cities offer disposal bins for unwanted medicine
SALINAS VALLEY — A South County Prescription Drug Take Back Week will take place from Oct. 21 through 25, during which residents can bring unused or expired medicine to the lobbies of Gonzales or King City police departments to be eliminated with no questions...
Pinnacles National Park increases recreational access to allow bicycle and foot traffic
PAICINES — Pinnacles National Park has begun to increase recreational access to the park, allowing for bike and foot traffic only as parking areas remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The National Park Service is using a phased approach to increase access on a...
Remembering 9/11: Fort Hunter Liggett, South County cities reflect on tragedy 18 years later
Fort Hunter Liggett and South County cities hosted 9/11 ceremonies commemorating the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attack.
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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....
