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October 21, 2025

Libraries to be closed during winter recess

All Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) branches will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 for the winter recess.

UnitedAg extends services to South County

Seven health and wellness clinics, including two in South County, have been added to UnitedAg’s growing network that serves California farmworkers and their families.

Wineries celebrate ā€˜Wine Day’

May 25 marked National Wine Day, honoring wines throughout the Salinas Valley. Two wineries in South Monterey County are Scheid Winery and Hahn Family Wines.

Summer reading program returns

The Summer Reading Program is underway at Monterey County Free Libraries with the theme ā€œReading Takes You Everywhere.ā€

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.

New skate park equipment coming to recreation center

New skate park equipment has been approved for purchase and installation from the American Ramp Company for the Toots Vosti Memorial Recreation Center Park.

City approves continuation of Road to Success program

The City of Gonzales is planning to continue the youth diversion program Road to Success for one more year.

County awarded $6M to expand mental health services

Monterey County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau has been awarded $6 million from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections.

Monterey County supports Dreamers

Monterey County has been declared a ā€œDreamers County,ā€ one of the first counties in the nation to enact a resolution supporting the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which grants a temporary reprieve from deportation for so-called ā€œDreamers,ā€ immigrants who were brought into the country as children by their parents.

Board approves emergency waiver for HVAC unit

The Gonzales Unified School District Board approved a waiver to get heating, ventilation and air conditioning units in various buildings on the school sites that are in dire need at its Sept. 26 board meeting.

Local News

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 15, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 118:50 p.m. DUI on Canal St. Sept. 123:17 a.m. Probation violation on Sycamore St.1:42 p.m....