Biden takes initial steps to address gun violence
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, calling gun violence in the United States “an international embarrassment,” took a set of initial steps on Thursday to address the problem, starting with a crackdown on the proliferation of so-called ghost guns, or firearms assembled from kits.
Acknowledging that...
Baby condors discovered at Pinnacles National Park
SALINAS VALLEY — Pinnacles National Park crew members are keeping a close watch on two baby condors that were found at the mountainous area east of Salinas Valley.
Each nest is home to a solo youngster being raised by its parents, as condors only lay...
Fire destroys iconic pizzeria in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — An early morning fire that completely engulfed California Gourmet Pizza in Greenfield last week remains under investigation.
The restaurant building, located on the 500 block of Walnut Avenue, suffered major structural damage in the fire, which began shortly after midnight on Feb. 9....
Next generation of healthcare professionals graduate from SVMHS summer program
SALINAS VALLEY — Summer Health Institute class of 2022 invested five weeks of their summer to advance their future as medical health professionals.
After a competitive application process, this year 29 students from high schools across Monterey County took part in a special graduation ceremony...
Fort Hunter Liggett supports Madre Fire response with firefighters, heavy equipment
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) provided three heavy equipment operators and two firefighters for a 12-day deployment to support the Madre Fire in the Los Padres National Forest’s remote central California area from July 2-14.
They were part of the team of hundreds of...
California’s Recall: What to Watch
SACRAMENTO — California voters will decide whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, concluding an idiosyncratic election that has been held in the middle of a pandemic and closely watched as one of the first big indicators of the country’s political direction since...
Lockwood man arrested for child molestation
LOCKWOOD — Heberth Reyes, 38, of Lockwood, was arrested May 9 on multiple counts of child molestation spanning over five years, announced Greenfield Police Department.
The investigation was conducted collaboratively with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and involved two juveniles; one in Greenfield and the...
Pasculli named Monterey County communications director
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Administrative Office has announced the hiring of Nicholas M. Pasculli as county communications director.
Pasculli, who begins his duties on Feb. 14, will lead the county’s communications programs and advise the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Officer on...
Monterey County Covid-19 coalition receives recognition for child care
MONTEREY COUNTY — Child Care and Well-Being Covid-19 Response and Recovery Coalition, which provided vaccine clinics in Greenfield and other critical services during the pandemic, has received special recognition for its support for the well-being of children and youth in the community.
Monterey County Children’s...
