Monterey County Local News

GREENFIELD — The Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) in Salinas has named Jose Garcia of Greenfield as its new development director. Garcia said in a recent interview that he was motivated to join CCA so he could have an impact …

SOLEDAD — Soledad Aztecs baseball team did their part when they beat Alisal for the second time 3-1 last Monday; however, on the final day of the regular season, Alisal came up short against St. Francis, giving the Aztecs second …

KING CITY — After dropping their last game to Pacific Grove, the King City softball team couldn’t capture the Cypress Division outright; however, with a win over Rancho San Juan, the Lady Mustangs became this season’s co-champs. After starting 6-0 …

This is a story I wrote 20 two years ago. I wrote it to honor my mother on Mother’s Day. She didn’t know I would do this and probably would have asked me not to write it, but it was …

This is a story I wrote 20 two years ago. I wrote it to honor my mother on Mother’s Day. She didn’t know I would do this and probably would have asked me not to write it, but it was …

KING CITY — San Antonio Valley Historical Association hosted a historic walking tour of King City last month with a theme of “History, Food and Fun in Downtown King City.”  More than two-dozen guests attended the April 23 walk, which …

TOP STAFF SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Office of Education has recognized two school staff members from Salinas Valley as recipients of this year’s Classified School Employees of the Year award. Alicia Felix of South Monterey County Joint Union School …

TOP STAFF SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Office of Education has recognized two school staff members from Salinas Valley as recipients of this year’s Classified School Employees of the Year award. Alicia Felix of South Monterey County Joint Union School …

GONZALES — Gonzales City Manager Rene Mendez has announced the appointment of Taven M. Kinison Brown as the city’s new community development director. In collaboration with the assistant city manager, Kinison Brown will oversee and manage the Community Development Department. …

I saw this line on social media and I loved it so much. Too many people in the free world complain about where they live, banter on about what they don’t care for in that place — the politics, the …

I saw this line on social media and I loved it so much. Too many people in the free world complain about where they live, banter on about what they don’t care for in that place — the politics, the …

SOLEDAD — Law enforcement officials from seven agencies assisted in the arrest of four Watsonville gang members Saturday night following a chase that began in Soledad and ended near Watsonville High School, after the suspects threw four handguns out the …

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s health officer is joining 10 others from the Bay Area in stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, such as masking indoors, as the region experiences a new swell of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. The …

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s health officer is joining 10 others from the Bay Area in stressing the importance of taking safety precautions, such as masking indoors, as the region experiences a new swell of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. The …

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 187:30 p.m. CPS Referral on River Dr.7:53 p.m. Vandalism on Wentworth St. April 192:23 p.m. CPS Referral on N Second St.2:54 p.m. Theft on Canal St. April 2011:20 …

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 187:30 p.m. CPS Referral on River Dr.7:53 p.m. Vandalism on Wentworth St. April 192:23 p.m. CPS Referral on N Second St.2:54 p.m. Theft on Canal St. April 2011:20 …

GREENFIELD — Safer routes to schools are coming to Greenfield, and community members are invited to participate in a Safe Routes to School Community Workshop and Festival this Saturday. The May 14 event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will …

KING CITY — Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the opening of two Sober Living Environments (SLEs) located behind its substance abuse facility in King City. About 150 guests attended the April 23 open house, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours …

(NOTE: After completing this column, I was informed there will not be a talent show at this year’s Salinas Valley Fair, but I’m going with this anyhoo. —SCW) If the title of this week’s Funny Papers Again confuses or confounds …

(NOTE: After completing this column, I was informed there will not be a talent show at this year’s Salinas Valley Fair, but I’m going with this anyhoo. —SCW) If the title of this week’s Funny Papers Again confuses or confounds …