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September 11, 2025

Caballero named 2017 Legislator of the Year

Assemblymember Anna Caballero was named the 2017 Legislator of the Year by the California Special District Association (CSDA) on March 28.

Hydration stations installed at schools

Gonzales residents Sofia Ramirez and Maury Treleven partnered to bring hydration stations to local schools with help from the Measure K Community Action Grant.

Salinas Valley Memorial earns ā€˜A’ rating for patient safety

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS) has achieved a fifth consecutive ā€œAā€ rating for its commitment to patient safety.

Cigarette caused fire at cannabis facility

A rapid-spreading fire that destroyed multiple greenhouses July 23 at Loudpack Farms in Greenfield was caused by a cigarette, officials said Tuesday.

Feedback sought on police services

A new police survey was sent out to residents of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City on Aug. 21 as part of the Strengthening Law Enforcement and Community Relations grant.

Baked Potato Luncheon brings community together

Gonzales Community Church held its annual Baked Potato Luncheon on Nov. 16 and served many Gonzales residents.

Recovery plan released for threatened salamander

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a recovery plan for the Central California distinct population segment of the California tiger salamander.

Putting down roots

Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is featuring a new exhibit called ā€œSouth County Rootsā€ that opened this summer, created by the second cycle of high school interns, focusing on the lost towns of Monterey County.

Strolling Dinner raises funds for Monterey County sheriffs

Bomb squad demonstrations, suspect take downs, search and rescue station along with food and drinks were all part of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Strolling Dinner.

Soledad prison, correctional facility install wind turbines

Two local state agencies are making the switch over to wind energy, Salinas Valley State Prison and the Correctional Training Facility, which are working with Foundation Windpower to bring the green resource to the facilities just outside of Soledad.

Local News

Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...