Game of the Week | Stevenson vs. Greenfield, Oct. 8
GREENFIELD — In order to win the Pacific Coast Santa Lucia Division outright, the Greenfield Bruins will need help, but first they have to beat the Stevenson Pirates on Friday to keep their postseason hopes alive.
The Bruins are coming off a loss to the...
Track and Field | Season continues for Salinas Valley athletes at qualifying meet
SALINAS VALLEY — Track and field athletes from South Monterey County have a chance to continue the season at a qualifying meet for the Central Coast Section trials and finals.
The qualifying meet will take place Thursday, May 27, at San Benito High School in...
Gonzales’ Orange and Black 5K returns on Fourth of July
GONZALES — A return to normalcy in California means the return of the Orange and Black 5K on the Fourth of July in Gonzales.
The Gonzales Rx Pharmacy Seventh Annual Orange and Black 5K will kick off the July 4 activities at Central Park in...
College Baseball | Segura gets ‘no-decision’ in first league start
SOLEDAD — Oregon State freshman pitcher Eric Segura was on a hot streak winning his last three starts, but this past week in his first PAC-12 league start didn’t go as well.
Entering the week, the Soledad High alum was 3-0 going into his first...
South County's regular soccer season heats up
With a handful of games remaining in the Mission Trail and Coastal League, South County boys and girls teams are playing hard for a shot at a league title or Central Coast Section Playoff spot.
Salinas Valley Titans win Pony League regional title
SALINAS VALLEY — The Salinas Valley Titans under 10 age group Pony League baseball team claimed the sectional championships at last week’s tournament in Carmel Valley.
The tournament consisted of 10 teams from the Bay Area, Monterey County and Paso Robles that played six days...
Spartans take part in jamboree
The Gonzales High School varsity volleyball team started the non-league season on Saturday by participating in the Pacific Coast Athletic League jamboree.
Lady Mustangs beat rival Spartans, 53-48
Trailing 14-12 on the road to Gonzales inspired the King City Lady Mustangs to toughen up defensively and keep the Spartans scoreless in the second quarter. Gonzales fell behind at the half, but kept the game close though King City prevailed, 53-48.
Hartnell College Athletics seeks nominations for 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College is now accepting nominations for the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The college invites alums, fans and members of the public to nominate standout athletes, coaches, teams, supporters and other key figures who have significantly...
Basketball | Regular season ends for South Monterey County high school teams
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played their final Pacific Coast Athletic League games of the season last week and will now be waiting for spots in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs.
CCS brackets will be posted this week...
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Braga Fresh to close Salinas facility, cutting 260 Jobs
SOLEDAD — Braga Fresh, the Soledad-based grower-shipper known for its fresh vegetables and packaged salads, plans to close its Salinas processing plant, resulting in...



















