1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (216+ words) This year's recipients receive $575K in higher education funding SALINAS VALLEY — Taylor Farms has awarded scholarships to 32 new recipients through its 2026 annual scholarship program, distributing $575,000 in higher education assistance to employees and their children. According to the company, the latest awards…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (395+ words) GONZALES — Six individuals, one team and a coach were chosen to enter the 2026 Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony and dinner will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Fairview Laguna Seca. The event will be hosted…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (593+ words) Statewide losses surpass $211K so far this year as scammers use new payment tactics CENTRAL COAST — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning customers about a new variation of a utility scam that uses barcodes and QR codes to…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (400+ words) SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas will make history this year by becoming the first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo in the nation to host a Legacy Team Roping competition. Modeled after the Legacy Steer Roping event, the new competition recognizes veteran…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (166+ words) MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Jail ADA Coordinator Louie Pereira has been appointed to the National Corrections ADA Coordinator Information Sharing Group Steering Committee, a national leadership panel focused on improving accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (605+ words) Fifth annual event highlighted by car show downtown SOLEDAD — For most car enthusiasts, it takes about three to four years to transform a classic stock vehicle into a gorgeous sparkling lowrider. Salinas native Rick Marquez needed just half of that…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (273+ words) CENTRAL COAST — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging blood donors, particularly those with type O blood, to schedule appointments as its type O blood supply has fallen to a two-year low. According to Vitalant, the supply of type O…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (409+ words) MONTEREY COUNTY — The official candidate filing period for the Nov. 3 General Election opened July 13, with nomination documents due by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Candidates for county offices may obtain and file nomination documents from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (154+ words) SOLEDAD — A 12-year-old boy was injured Wednesday evening after an electric bicycle collided with a vehicle in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about 7:15 p.m. on July 8 to the 200 block of East Street for a reported…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (269+ words) SALINAS VALLEY — This July and beyond, police departments in South Monterey County are urging drivers to follow posted speed limits and “slow the fast down.” During this month, King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales police departments will have additional officers…...