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September 4, 2025

A tasty tradition

Every second Tuesday of the month, hungry customers can find John Sargenti making polenta. Sargenti is known throughout Salinas Valley for his skill at the dish.

California Rodeo unveils 2018 commemorative poster

Rodeo President Brent Eastman had a unique idea for the 2018 California Rodeo Salinas’ commemorative poster.

Transportation meeting fills Gonzales City Chambers

Gonzales City Hall Chambers were full last Wednesday as the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) hosted a town hall meeting with the California Transportation Commission to discuss future transportation projects on the Central Coast.

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.

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.

Heritage hog sells for $33K

Gonzales High School FFA Chapter President and Monterey Bay Sectional Reporter Samantha Santos, who was selected as the Monterey County Fair’s 2017 Heritage Scholarship winner, auctioned off two hogs Sept. 2 at the fair, one of which — the heritage hog — sold for more than $33,000.

Thrills and chills

Trick-or-treaters were given a fright on Halloween when they visited the Haunted Gonzales Police Department.

Pinnacles National Park receives field trip grant from National Park Foundation

Pinnacles National Park will receive a field trip grant for the 2018-19 school year from the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. This $5,200 grant will be used to help underserved schools with the cost of transportation to Pinnacles National Park.

YMCA sets fundraising goal for new year

South County YMCA's 2018 Annual Campaign Kickoff will be held today, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Windmill Restaurant in Soledad.

Over 700 wines expected at 26th annual Monterey International Wine Competition

Monterey International Wine Competition (MIWC) will host its 26th annual international wine competition March 9 at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.

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Greenfield man sentenced to 18 years in prison for child molestation

GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Julio Martinez, 43, was sentenced Aug. 28 to 18 years in prison for committing two counts of lewd acts upon...