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Two inmates found guilty in 2017 stabbing at Salinas Valley State Prison

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SOLEDAD — Two inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad have been found guilty of attempting to murder another inmate. After a two-week jury trial, inmates Brian Pacheco, 40, and Jason Partee, 42, were convicted Sept. 23 for stabbing inmate Manual Gonzalez in September...

New cameras monitor Arroyo Seco landslide

GREENFIELD — The County of Monterey, along with Cal Fire and state geologists are continuing to monitor a landslide in Arroyo Seco west of Greenfield that was discovered last month following the onslaught of winter storms. As part of that monitoring, an ALERTCalifornia camera station...

California Rodeo Salinas returns this week with new ambassador, roping events

SALINAS — Emily Cullins of Perris, Calif., was named Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021 and will reign over the annual California Rodeo Salinas, which returns this week from Sept. 23 to 26 at the Salinas Sports Complex. Cullins, who has a passion for agriculture and...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | April 26, 2022

WRITE-IN CANDIDATES SALINAS — The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for the Statewide Direct Primary Election runs April 11 through May 24. Candidate forms will be available during this time and must be submitted by the deadline. Official documents may be obtained...

Photos | Hundreds turn out for King City’s Halloween, Day of the Dead activities

KING CITY — More than 1,500 trick-or-treaters stopped by King City Recreation Department’s fifth annual Trunk or Treat on Monday at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City. The family-friendly event featured businesses and organizations decorating the trunks of vehicles for Halloween and passing...

Mee Memorial CEO elected to Rural Health Congress

KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System CEO Rena Salamacha has been elected to serve as a representativeĀ on the National Rural Health Association’s Rural Health Congress. As the policy-making body of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), the Rural Health Congress determines the association’s positions...

King City fourth grader wins holiday poster contest

KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Manager Janet Bessemer recently announced that Jocelyn Ramires won the Chamber’s poster contest for its 22nd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. Ramires, a fourth grader at Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City, will ride in...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 22, 2025

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BURN PERMITS MONTEREY COUNTY — Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit has announced that hazard reduction burning in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) of San Benito and Monterey counties will require an official permit, effective Jan. 16. ā€œHazard reduction burning is an essential tool in wildfire prevention,...

King City Police receive more than $100K in traffic safety grants

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KING CITY — King City Police Department has received more than $100,000 in grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety to improve local traffic enforcement services. The first grant, worth $50,000, will be used to roll out a police traffic services program to deter...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | July 8, 2021

GAZEBO MARKET GREENFIELD — Shoppers in Greenfield will soon be able to shop for produce, dried fruit, nuts, food and crafts as the Market at the Gazebo will begin Saturday, July 10, at Village Green Park, 98 S. El Camino Real. The market will run...
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