New field lights shine bright at Soledad park
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad recently hosted a special ceremony for brand-new field lights installed at Blas Santana Park.
“The City is excited to expand the capabilities of this park, especially as it gets darker earlier this time of year,” the City stated on social...
Gonzales Spartans Hall of Fame returns after 4-year hiatus
GONZALES — After a four-year hiatus because of Covid-19, the Gonzales High School Hall of Fame will take place Saturday, April 29, at the Amaral Barn in Salinas.
The Spartan 300 Club, along with the Gonzales High Athletic Program will be honoring men and women...
Cross Country | Hartnell teams place at state meet
SALINAS — Strong contributions from South Monterey County runners earned the Hartnell Panthers cross country women and men’s teams second- and third-place finishes, respectively, on Nov. 20 at the 2021 California Community College Athletic Association State Championship in Fresno.
Hartnell College women’s team placed second...
Baseball | South Monterey County teams look toward playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY — With one week left before finding out who will make it to the postseason, South Monterey County has at least one team going, but Soledad and King City will be in the conversation.
In the Central Coast Section, there are six divisions....
Local athletes place at North Salinas
Track and field athletes from King City and Gonzales High School competed Saturday in the North Salinas Invitational and Relays Meet at North Salinas High School in Salinas.
Velocity Invitational brings food and wine to motorsports event
SALINAS — Velocity Invitational brings a luxury food, wine and motorsports festival to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas on Nov. 12-14.
The family-friendly event features catered local cuisine and food trucks, while wine, spirit and champagne pavilions offer samples and signature cocktails. In the...
Volleyball | Salinas Valley teams begin league play
SALINAS VALLEY — Volleyball teams from South Monterey County have played their final non-league games and are now in the middle of league play.
In their final tune-up before league play, King City took on Carmel last Tuesday but came up short, as the Padres...
Greenfield Bruins football team returns to play against Breakers
GREENFIELD — Greenfield High Bruins football team is traveling to the Monterey Peninsula on Wednesday to play the Pacific Grove Breakers, beginning at 6 p.m.
According to Bruins head coach Adam Barsenas, this will give his senior players one last chance to play a high...
Football | Salinas Valley teams prepare for annual jamboree
SALINAS VALLEY — With “dead week” behind them, South Monterey County high school football teams are ready to prepare for the upcoming regular season.
All four local schools will gather Friday, Aug. 20, at the Greenfield High School stadium for the South County Jamboree, which...
SEASON PREP
South County High School football teams in the final weeks of summer conditioning in preparation for the upcoming season.
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New well registration program aims to protect Salinas Valley groundwater
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) and the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) have launched a new well registration program to...






















