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GREENFIELD — A Greenfield police officer has been convicted of battery for attacking his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend while off-duty during a party in May 2022, announced Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni on Thursday. Christian Tapia-Leon, 31, an officer employed by the Greenfield Police Department,...

SOLEDAD — Over the March 25-26 weekend, Soledad Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop, during which a passenger fled the vehicle and was chased by officers. Greenfield Police Department also responded to assist SPD with the incident.  The suspect, a 16-year-old male from Greenfield, was...

GONZALES — City of Gonzales was selected as one of 20 finalists for the National All-America City Award given by the National Civic League. The All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues, and this...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community Science Workshop was honored with the “Excellence in Education” award by the Monterey County School Boards Association (MCSBA) during its annual dinner and organizational meeting March 30 at Hartnell Community College in Salinas. Greenfield Community Science Workshop was selected from a...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council has approved funding for the Safe Routes to School projects for near-term implementation at its March 14 regular meeting.  The projects — recommended by the Greenfield Safe Routes to School Steering Committee — will fill sidewalk gaps as well as...

SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad Police Department hosted young members of the Soledad Mission and Gonzales 4-H Cloverbud program and their leader Brittni Lombardi on March 20. The Cloverbuds spent the evening completing their flower displays for the upcoming 2023 Salinas Valley Fair in May....

SOLEDAD — Soledad Mayor Anna Velazquez visited Main Street Middle School on March 9 to talk with students about gun violence and possible solutions, as well as hear their suggestions and ideas.  The students in English/creative writing teacher Ty Vossler’s class recently wrote letters to...

SALINAS VALLEY — Hundreds of South Monterey County residents gathered last Thursday to raise thousands of dollars for a good cause while showing what it means to support one of their own. With a turnout of nearly 700 guests, a fundraiser was held March 23...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Warm atmospheric river storms wreaked havoc on California last week, causing widespread flooding from rain and snowmelt, which overfilled rivers and creeks, displaced residents, washed out roads and damaged agriculture. In Monterey County, there was significant flooding along the Salinas River and...

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Health and Healing Together hosted the Monterey County dedication of the Rose River Memorial art project to recognize the impact of Covid-19 and promote community healing. The renowned Los Angeles artist who co-founded the national effort was one of the...