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January 18, 2026

YMCA gears up for summer with day camp, sports programs

Summer is a week away and the South County YMCA is bringing activities for youth through its Summer Day Camp program, starting June 10.

Living the suit life

When Laina Babb learned to sew at age 6, she never imagined it would lead her to the opera. She has made her love of sewing into a career, first training and then apprenticing as a tailor. Now, as LA Opera’s head tailor, Babb manages a team of up to six tailors (depending on the show). Together they craft all the men’s suits used in the company’s productions in downtown Los Angeles.

Help wildlife with state income tax returns

With tax returns due April 18, time is running out, but taxpayers can still help California’s rare, threatened and endangered species when they file their state return.

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day draws crowds

What to do first was the question for most people during Saturday’s YMCA Healthy Kids Day Event. The activities were free to everyone in South County and open to all ages.

Gonzales 4-H welcomes 18 new members

New members, more projects and parent volunteers and plans for the upcoming holiday season are all part of what Gonzales 4-H members are working on.

Oak Shores Realty owner No. 1 in county residential sales for 2016

Monterey County’s robust 2016 home sales were led by Grace Borzini, broker-owner of Oak Shores Realty, with 97 residential units sold, representing a dollar volume of $31,221,900.

Hartnell names Linder 2017 Distinguished Alumnus

The Hartnell Community College District has announced Emmett Linder as the 2017 Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker.

Drop off unwanted prescription drugs Saturday

This Saturday residents will have the opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets and drawers and bring unused and expired prescription medicines to the 13th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Gonzales honored for going green

Three Beacon Spotlight Awards were awarded to the City of Gonzales by the Institute of Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative at the League of California Cities conference in Sacramento on Sept. 14.

Youth Council discusses Social Host Ordinance

Gonzales Youth Council hosted a public meeting regarding the much talked about Social Host Ordinance.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 2711:14 p.m. Mental Health Crisis on N. 3rd St. Nov. 282:30 p.m. Domestic Violence and...