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September 3, 2025

Blue Zones Project brings ā€˜El Susto’ to Gonzales

GONZALES — Blue Zones Project, along with other agencies from Monterey County, recently hosted a public screening of the documentary ā€œEl Sustoā€ inside the Gonzales High School cafeteria. ā€œEl Susto,ā€ which translates to ā€œthe scareā€ in English, uncovers the soda industry’s influence in Mexico and...

Hartnell College to host Panther Prep Days for high school seniors

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley high school seniors who plan to attend Hartnell College and have completed the Steps to Success are encouraged to sign up by April 17 to attend Panther Prep Days on April 27-29 and receive priority registration. During Panther Prep Day...

Gonzales Spartans track team to host tri-tip fundraiser

GONZALES — On Saturday, April 22, the Gonzales High School track and field team will be selling tri-tip dinners on Spartan Alley (beyond the high school gym) from 1 to 4 p.m. The meals will include tri-tip, mac and cheese, cornbread, salad and a drink. Tickets...

Mission Days event returns Saturday in South Monterey County

JOLON — Step back in time to California’s mission era while attending Mission San Antonio de Padua’s annual Mission Days event this Saturday, April 15. Located within the Valley of the Oaks near Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, Mission San Antonio will host the family-friendly...

ā€˜The Sleeping Beauty’ ballet hits stage Friday in South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Dance Foundation in partnership with Monterey County Dance Theatre will present ā€œThe Sleeping Beautyā€ ballet this weekend, April 14-16, coinciding with the local dance studio’s 65th anniversary in King City. ā€œWe are so happy to partner once again with the...

Taylor Farms to reopen facility after 2022 fire

SALINAS VALLEY — One year after a devastating fire destroyed Taylor Farms’ food processing plant in Salinas, the agriculture company will reopen the facility later this month in time for the start of the Salinas Valley planting season. Following months of construction, the foodservice location...

Pilot project aims to boost road safety in Gonzales

GONZALES — City of Gonzales, in partnership with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and Ecology Action, will be implementing a bike lane pilot project from April 7 through June 30, as part of the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan. The pilot...

Greenfield police officer convicted for attacking girlfriend’s ex at party

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,...

Greenfield teens arrested on gun charges in Soledad

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 among 20 finalists for national award

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...

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246th Battalion California Cadet Corps Greenfield High School

Greenfield High’s 246th Battalion expands, excels in leadership

GREENFIELD — The 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School continues to grow — from last year’s 130 cadets to...