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  SALINAS, CA, June 30, 2022 – The California Rodeo Salinas Carnival kicks off on Friday, July 15 and is open daily from 3pm to 11pm until Sunday, July 24 at 295 Sun Way in Salinas. The carnival is presented by Smoot Family Chiropractic and offers affordable entertainment during Big Week. “We are very excited to bring the carnival back during Big Week. It’s a huge part of the Rodeo’s festivities and annual fundraisers and we can’t wait to see everyone out here enjoying rides, games and more,” said Danny Little, chairman of the carnival committee. Admission and parking are just $5 and unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased for $25* until July 14th at the Salinas Sports Complex Box Office (1034 N. Main Street, Salinas) or for $35* at the carnival site July 15TH through the 24th.  Tickets can be purchased, and more information can be found here: https://www.carodeo.com/events/2022/rodeocarnival-2022.   Save the dates for the first annual California Rodeo Salinas Fall Round Up at the S

  The National Weather Service reports that as of 4 pm on Thursday, June 30, 6.98 inches of precipitation was accumulated in the King City area for the 2021-22 rain season which goes from July 1 to June 30. This season's rain numbers are a drop from 2020-21 where 7.36 inches of rain fell. 

  23-year-old Bernardino Velasco was arrested off of Chalone Drive in Greenfield for violating his probation, criminal threats, battery and possession of drug paraphernalia at 9:52 pm on Wednesday night, June 29. 

  According to the Soledad Police Department at midnight on Wednesday, June 29 South Monterey County Task Force Officers were conducting highway interdiction operations on U.S. 101 when they observed a suspicious vehicle with several vehicle code violations. Christopher Valencia from San Bernardino was contacted by officers. While he was being contacted, K-9 Koda took a stroll around the vehicle and had a positive alert on several areas. Officers then located a loaded, unregistered "Ghost Gun" in the vehicle, along with narcotics.   Valencia was arrested for firearms and narcotics violations, and the vehicle was impounded for a later search after the issuance of a search warrant. Valencia was transported to the Monterey County Jail where he was charged with weapons and narcotics violations.

  More details have been released about a shooting that injured an off-duty security guard that occurred on Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022 in Soledad. The incident happened at 11:00 am as Soledad Police Officers were dispatched to a reported victim of a shooting on the 900 block of Alhambra Street. As officers arrived, they located a male in his 20s, suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was conscious and was able to tell officers he was the victim of a robbery. The victim said he attempted to resist the robbery and was then shot. He was transported to the Natividad Medical Center, where he underwent surgery and is in stable condition. During the initial call, officers from the Greenfield Police Department, King City Police Department, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, and Monterey County Probation Department responded to assist.  Soledad Detectives, Greenfield Detectives, and members of the South Monterey County Task Force arrived to take over the investigation. During t

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Home Brew Competition sponsored by Five Cities Water Systems and Doc’s Cellar. Central Coast brewers alike were represented well with entries of all styles. “Overall, the 2022 competition was a success. The entry count is back on the rise which is promising. The brewers are taking the judge’s suggestions and bettering their beers which is what this competition is all about and we hope to continue helping them,” stated chief judge Ryan Foster. The Fair would like to thank all the judges for their time and expertise in making the competition what it is. Many thanks to Five Cities Water Systems and Doc’s Cellar for their support and help with the competition. BEST OF AWARDS: Best of Show: Jason Affourtit, Paso Robles, Imperial Stout Reserve Best of Show: Nicholas Robbins, Atascadero, Cream Ale For the complete list of results please visit www.MidStateFair.com The 2022 California Mid-State Fa

  The Soledad Police Department is looking into a shooting that occurred involving an off-duty security guard off of Alhambra Street and Las Flores Street on Wednesday morning, June 29. Police Chief Damon Wasson states that when the guard arrived in the area, police say he was held up at gunpoint. When he tried to drive away he was shot and after being shot he was robbed and his gun was taken. The victim was transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas to be treated.

  Municipal Code Section 7.31.010 (c) Dangerous Fireworks “Dangerous fireworks” means dangerous fireworks as set forth in California State Fireworks Law sections 12505 and 12561 of the California Health and Safety Code. Municipal Code Section 7.31.010 (i) Safe and Sane Fireworks “Safe and sane fireworks” means sane and sane fireworks as set forth in California State Fireworks Law sections 12529 and 12562 of the California Health and Safety Code. Municipal Code Section 7.34.020 Sale and Discharge of Fireworks Safe and sane fireworks may be sold and/or discharged each year within the city limits of King City beginning June 28th at 12:00 pm through July 4th ending at 10:00 pm. No fireworks classified as “dangerous fireworks may be sold and/or discharged within the city. This section does not apply to the discharge of fireworks which are authorized by a city-issued permit. Municipal Code Section 7.34.130 Prohibition of Discharge It is unlawful for any person to ignite, explode, project, or

  A catalytic converter was taken from a vehicle off of the 800 block of Hereford Drive in Gonzales at 12:55 pm on Tuesday, June 28. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Gonzales PD at (831) 675-5010. 

  Firefighters in Greenfield were able to extinguish a dumpster on the 200 block of Apple Street that broke out at 6:26 pm on Tuesday night, June 28. No injuries were reported.  

  18-year-old Fabian Reyes was arrested off of 10th Street in Greenfield for a hit and run traffic collision and a DUI at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, June 28. 

  PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 11:21a.m. on Tuesday June 28, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the area south of Derby Lane for a reported vegetation fire. The first arriving unit reported approximately ¼ acre fire immediately threatening 3 structures. While crews were attacking the fire surrounding the structures, the fire spotted across Fourth Street to the south igniting the hillside. Crews were able to hold the original fire at one-third of an acre without any structure damage. The spot fire was held in check by Cal Fire aircraft and forward progress was stopped at 8 acres. Three fire engines and two Chief Officers from Paso Robles responded. Under the cities Automatic Aid Agreement four fire engines, one bulldozer, two hand crews, one Battalion Chief, one air-attack plane, and two tankers from Cal Fire/SLO County Fire, and one fire engine from Atascadero Fire responded. The cause of the fire was determined to be from construction work adjacent to vege

  PASO ROBLES, CA – Active shooter and rapid response incidents are increasing across the Unites States. In order to stay prepared for this type of event, The Paso Robles Fire Department and Paso Robles Police Department will be conducting a rapid response and active shooter training exercise on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Scenarios will be conducted at Kermit King Elementary from about 1 pm to 4 pm. Residents living or visiting the area of Kermit King Elementary, 700 Schoolhouse Circle, should not be alarmed with the increased presence of law enforcement and fire personnel in the area. Both the Fire Department and Police Department are committed to the safety and well-being of all citizens within our community

39-year-old Hediberto Frias was taken into custody off of the 1000 block of Oak Avenue in Greenfield for Possession of a Controlled Substance at 8:35 pm on Monday night, June 27. 

  Gonzales Police Officers at 12:09 pm on Monday, June 27 while conducting routine patrol on the 800 block of Fifth Street and contacted a male who was on probation and search terms. Officers discovered that Miguel Alvarez was in Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Alvarez was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail.

  According to Salinas Valley State Prison Officials on Monday, June 27 an inmate stabbed two correctional officers with a "manufactured weapon" during a cell search at the prison at 9:55 am on Saturday, June 25. Both officers were transported to a hospital and treated for lacerations and stab wounds. The suspect was identified as 26-Carlos Perdomo of Los Angeles County, who is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for two counts of first-degree murder with the intentional discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury/death. Perdomo was put into segregated housing at Pleasant Valley State Prison while this incident is being investigated.

  The Monterey-CHP reports that on Saturday morning, June 25 at 3:17 am a 41 year old Salinas man was driving his 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 on northbound Highway 101 north of Main Street in Salinas, while 20 year old Andres Roque Espinoza of Greenfield was driving a 2020 Subaru WRX northbound on Highway 101 north of Main Street behind the Dodge Ram.  A preliminary investigation determined that the front of the Subaru hit the rear of the Dodge causing the Dodge to overturn and rotate toward the right shoulder.  Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but the driver of the Dodge eventually succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Subaru Espinoza fled the scene and was later arrested by the CHP. Drugs and/or alcohol are believed to be a factor at this time. The crash is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol Monterey Area Office.  The Monterey County Coroner's Office will provide identification on the victim when the next of k

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Ryan Griffin has been confirmed as special guest for the Old Dominion concert on July 22, 2022. Already a hitmaker with a #1 song under his belt, Ryan Griffin is poised for a Country breakout with his Billboard Top 20 all-genre viral smash “Salt, Lime & Tequila.” The Florida native adds the soul of R&B to the honest universality of Country, forging a mix of romantic fun landing somewhere between Keith Urban and Brian McKnight. Growing up on his family’s farm and moving to Music City at the age of 17, Griffin made his first mark in 2016 as a co-writer of Kelsea Ballerini’s PLATINUM-certified #1 single “Dibs.” Gaining heat on multiple platforms, Griffin has been featured as a SiriusXM Highway Find and racked up more than 25 MILLION streams on Spotify alone with infectious tracks including "Going Going Gone," "Name On It" and "Right Here Right Now." Recognized as one of Ro

Construction work on the Hartnell Road Bridge Replacement Project will begin on July 5, 2022. The bridge replacement will require the closure of Hartnell Road approximately 400 feet west of Alisal Road, just south of the City of Salinas, for the duration of the work. The project is expected to take eight months and be completed in February 2023. A new bridge will be built, and the existing bridge will be removed. The new bridge and roadway approaches will provide two 12-foot lanes and 8-foot shoulders. Most of the road work is expected to be done during the day between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. A detour plan (see next page) will be in place to advise motorist of road closure and suggest alternate routes. Monterey County Public Works will make every effort to keep the community updated on the progress of the work and any additional changes to the traffic patterns. Please visit our Current Major Projects page for updates and/or more information (such as the detour plan): https://

  SALINAS, California—Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on June 27 that on June 24, 2022, 25-year-old Gerardo Bautista Hernandez of Greenfield, was sentenced to 8 years in state prison after pleading no contest to felony driving under the influence and causing injury. Hernandez also admitted that he caused great bodily injury to four victims, that he has a prior DUI conviction, and his blood alcohol content (BAC) was 0.15% or higher. On January 23, 2022, at approximately 6:14 p.m., CHP officers responded to a head-on collision between a Toyota and a Saturn on northbound US 101 near Walnut Avenue. Upon arrival, officers contacted a mother and her three juvenile children in the Toyota—all victims were injured. The mother had several displaced rib fractures, a sternal fracture, and an ankle fracture. The 15-year-old victim had significant internal injuries. The 9-year-old twin victims were airlifted to Valley Medical Center. The son had a fractured wrist, and

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the final event of the 2022 Fair, “Tractor Pull and Freestyle Motocross”. The action-packed event will take place on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in the Main Grandstand Arena starting at 7:00 pm. All seats are General Admission and are on sale now at $25/Adult (13+ years old) and $15/Child (3-12 years old) and can be purchased online only at www.MidStateFair.com. The ticket price will increase to $25 for all on the day of the show. This year’s show will feature multiple tractor pull events, freestyle motocross, a pre-show pit party and specialty acts like a parachute flag drop, trick rider Maddison McDonald and the Entertainer of the PBR Velocity Tour, Matt Merritt. The 2022 California Mid-State Fair runs July 20 through July 31 and this year’s theme is “Full Steam Ahead!” Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

  The Greenfield Police Department reports that a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on the 100 block of Maple Avenue at 12:29 pm on Sunday, June 26. If anyone has any information about this theft they're asked to called the Greenfield PD at (831) 674-5111. 

  44-year-old Oscar Villagomez was detained on the 400 block on Clifton Court in Greenfield at 10:15 am on Sunday, June 26 for making criminal threats. 

  36-year-old Edgardo Iraheta was taken into custody on Friday, June 24 off of Walnut Avenue in Greenfield for battery on a peace officer, resisting arrest and a probation violation. 

  On Friday, June 24 Soledad Police Officers contacted known parolee Armando Aleman in a vehicle. Aleman was removed from the vehicle for a parole compliance check and was found to have a loaded "Ghost Gun" where he was sitting. Aleman was later transported and booked into the Monterey County Jail on weapons violations and a parole violation.

  The Monterey County Sheriff's Office reports that at 10 pm on Friday night, June 24 over 75 community members in the Las Palmas area said that 40 to 50 vehicles were racing, doing donuts in the roadway, blocking exits and setting off fireworks. Community members began to confront the reckless drivers and 2 residents were battered. One of the victims was able to get the plate number of the car the suspect was in as 8 deputies arrived in the area and the group began to disperse. The suspected vehicle information was given to the Salinas Police Department as the Sheriff’s Office began to coordinate with them since the group went into the city. The car was located and the battery suspect was arrested.  The group again blocked roadways and recklessly drove at two different locations over the next hour. This led to the Sheriff’s Office being involved in a pursuit of one of the vehicles on North Main at Russell Road. The pursuit went down North Main at speeds of 95 MPH and the vehicle w

  Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for South Monterey County from Sunday, June 26 through Saturday, July 2.  Highway 101: Elm Avenue – Walnut Avenue: June 27 – June 29 One lane closure will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Elm Avenue and Walnut Avenue for slope repair work from 6 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Postmile 45.18 South of Central Avenue – Central Avenue: June 28 – June 30 One lane closure will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between postmile 45.18 just south of Central Avenue and Central Avenue for potholing utility work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Broadway: Long-Term There will be full closure of the off ramp of northbound Highway 101 at Broadway for pavement work. Highway 101: First Street: Long-Term There will be full closure of the off ramp of southbound Highway 101 at First Street for pavement work. Highway 101: Canal Street: Long - Term There will be full closure of the on ramp of northbound and southbound Hi

  Results from the 2022 Midterm State Primary election on June 7 in Monterey County were certified on Friday, June 24.  Over 64,700 votes were cast with a turnout of 31.08%. In the 4 person contested race for Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto received 48.9% of the vote, Joe Moses accumulated over 25%, Justin Patterson over 17.9% and Jeff Hoyne over 7%. In the race for a District 18 Congressional seat in the US House of Representatives Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren received over 46.5%, Peter Hernandez over 35% and Luis Acevedo-Arreguin picked over 18%, while in the District 29 State Assembly race Assemblyman Robert Rivas earned over 63.8% and Stephanie Castro over 36%. In the race for a Chualar Union School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 3 seat Rebecca Trujillo took home over 56% of the vote Ofelia Flores grabbed over 43% of the vote and. Over 59% of voters voted yes and over 40% voted no for Measure C in the San Lucas Union School District. Additional results can be found on

  According to the Greenfield Police Department, Officers visited 2 homes on Thursday, June 23 with search warrants as they located and confiscated over 100 pounds of illegal fireworks. The location of both residences was not disclosed. The Greenfield PD reminds residents that it's a misdemeanor in the State of California to unlawfully set off fireworks adding that you will be arrested! The only fireworks permitted are those with a “Safe and Sane” label. These fireworks can be purchased at fireworks booths throughout the City of Greenfield.

  A 3.3 magnitude earthquake shook things up outside of the Parkfield area at 2:05 am on Friday morning, June 24. The quake was centered 7 miles southeast of Parkfield. Numerous people in Northern SLO County reported feeling the quake. No damages were reported. 

  City of King Officials will be opening a cooling center due to the rising temperatures expected in the region throughout the upcoming weekend. The cooling center will be located at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in the Orradre Building from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily from June 24 through June 27. The City would like to extend its thanks to the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds for their partnership in opening the cooling center. In addition, the King City Recreation Center pool located at 401 Division Street is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission to the pool is $3 for those 8 years old and younger and $4 those 9 years old and up.

  Numerous PG&E customers in South Monterey County were impacted by lightning caused power outages that damaged equipment in the area late Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening, June 22. 97 customers in King City were affected, while 168 customers in the Soledad area were without electricity for hours. A total of 1,927 customers were without electricity in Monterey County. All of the power was restored for impacted customers sometime on Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon, June 23.  

  Soledad, Calif.  – Soledad Community Health Care District’s Eden Valley Care Center has been recognized as a 2022 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program, presented by the leading association in long-term and post-acute care, honors providers across the country that have demonstrated their commitment to improving the quality of care for our nation’s seniors and people with disabilities.   “Quality of care is always top of mind for all Eden Valley team members, and this achievement celebrates the commitment and fortitude Eden Valley has in finding ways to enhance the lives of our residents and community,” said CEO Ida Lopez Chan.   “This achievement celebrates the commitment and

  Soledad Police Officers were called to the Soledad Cemetery at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, June 22 for a suspicious vehicle parked in the corner of the property. Officers recognized three known gang members identified as Luis Aguayo, Brandon Galvan, and Jose Salazar. K-9 Officer Lozano arrived on the scene with K-9 Bo, who immediately reacted to something in the vehicle. Officers then located a loaded "Ghost Gun" and other weapons in the vehicle. All three men were detained. Soledad and Greenfield Police Detectives, as well as members of the South Monterey County Task Force, were requested to the scene. Based on the suspects actions and the weapons located, Detectives and the Task Force served residential search warrants at Marin Place, Cesar Chavez Street, and Benito Street, collecting further evidence. All three men were later transported and booked into the Monterey County Jail for weapons violations charges.

  PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents that all fireworks including “Safe and Sane” fireworks are prohibited in the City of Paso Robles.    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that in 2020 about 15,600 people were treated in emergency departments for firework injuries.  Second only to Firecrackers, sparklers accounted for 900 injuries, which were mostly burns to the hands, fingers, and face. Pyrotechnics spark an average of 18,500 fires every year. With the hot and especially dry climate this year,  Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services are now pleading with the public to refrain from setting off any fireworks.   This year the City of Paso Robles is increasing their enforcement.  Paso Robles Police officers and firefighters will be using aerial device technology with GPS and video capabilities to help them pinpoint the location of where fireworks are being used.  Citations of up to $1000 will be issued to thos

  A 1 vehicle wreck happened on Highway 101 Southbound north of Teague Avenue between King City and Greenfield at 6:48 pm on Tuesday night, June 21. The CHP reports that the vehicle involved in the crash was a white convertible. The driver received minor injuries. The cause of the accident is unknown.  

  Hartnell College will use a three-year, $480,000 grant from the California Community Colleges (CCC) system to ensure that more incarcerated students not only complete college courses, but also earn a degree and continue their education. The grant, effective July 1, is part of $10 million awarded to 59 awarded to colleges in the CCC’s Rising Scholars Network, funded by Assembly Bill 417. The statewide program serves almost 20,000 justice-involved students both on campus and in prisons, jails and detention centers. The initiative’s objective is to increase the number of incarcerated students who complete a degree, as well as help them earn college credentials more efficiently, with fewer total credits.  The overall goal is to help students lead productive lives once they leave prison and reduce the number who end up returning, said Ana Gonzalez, who directs the Rising Scholars program at Hartnell. “We want to get students through the finish line – to be able to say, ‘OK, you’re ready f

  PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday June 22, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the area south of Riverbank Lane for a reported vegetation fire. The first arriving unit reported approximately ¼ acre fire burning within the Salinas River, west of the given location, with difficult access. Fortunately, the city’s newly purchased 4x4 Type 3 fire engine was able to drive to the fires edge within minutes. The quick access allowed fire department personnel to keep the fire from growing exponentially, while directing additional resources in for reinforcement. The fire was contained at ½ acre. Three fire engines and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the cities Automatic Aid Agreements three fire engines, one bulldozer, and Battalion Chief from Cal Fire/SLO County Fire, and one fire engine from Atascadero Fire responded. The cause of the fire was determined to be from an unattended fire within a homeless encampment

  25-year-old Nicholas Christopher Ron Jr. of Paso Robles was sentenced to 28 years to life in prison in  SLO County Superior Court on Tuesday, June 21 for first-degree premeditated murder of Trevon Perry on March 15 of 2020. Ron admitted to using a handgun to shoot Perry, who was 27 years old at the time of his death. Perry's family reported him missing on March 16, 2020, but within days of his disappearance, law enforcement began investigating the disappearance as a possible homicide. After a months-long investigation, law enforcement found Perry's remains buried in the backyard of Ron's relatives' house in Riverside. 9 other people – including several of Ron's family members were charged as accessories to the crime.

  On Tuesday afternoon, June 21 Greenfield Police Officers received multiple calls from concerned citizens about a group of girls walking on South El Camino Real; callers believed one of the girls was intoxicated.  Officers located the group, and one girl, a 13-year-old was extremely intoxicated. Officers learned from her friends that water was poured on her to help cool her off.   Greenfield Fire Department and American Medical Response arrived and the girl was transported to a local hospital.   The Greenfield PD asks parents that you talk to your children about the dangers of alcohol.  For more information, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration website at: https://www.samhsa.gov/.../why-you-should-talk-your-child

  During the week of June 12, the South Monterey County Taskforce became aware of a Greenfield resident who was using social media to purchase fentanyl M30 pills.  These are the same type of pills that are responsible for many overdoses in South Monterey County.  The Greenfield PD began they investigation, and identified a subject as a 20-year-old from Greenfield. On Tuesday evening, June 21 the Greenfield and Soledad Police Departments served a warrant on the 20-year-old’s house.  Officers located multiple fentanyl pills in the man's bedroom and on his person. He was taken into custody.  During an interview with detectives, the 20-year-old admitted to struggling with addiction, understood the dangers of fentanyl pills, and requested substance abuse intervention; Greenfield Police will be referring the 20-year-old to drug court services as it is their goal to help anyone struggling with this disease, and for that reason, the identity of the 20-year-old is being withheld.  Fentanyl

  Greenfield Police Officer Christian Tapia, a 4-year veteran of the Greenfield Police Department, was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation by the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. On Friday, June 10 an arrest warrant was issued for charges related to assault. Officer Tapia surrendered himself at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office to face the charges. Greenfield Acting Police Chief Guillermo Mixer stated that the allegations against Officer Tapia are deeply unsettling. However, they trust and have faith in the judicial system to conduct a thorough investigation, resulting in the appropriate outcome and they will continue to cooperate with the District Attorney’s Office as they proceed with their investigation.  Additionally, The Greenfield PD has launched their own internal administrative investigation into the matter, consistent with their department’s policies and procedures. Acting Police Chief Mixer mentioned that they remain committed to providi

  Salinas, CA - The California Mortgage Relief Program has announced it will expand eligibility requirements to give more California homeowners a fresh start in their homes after falling behind on payments due to financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program has extended assistance to cover past-due property taxes for homeowners whose mortgage payments are current and homeowners who are mortgage-free. Homeowners who fall in this category could receive up to $20,000 to cover past-due property taxes. Previously, property taxes were covered for reverse mortgage holders or as part of a complete reinstatement for homeowners who were also behind on their mortgage. “I am proud to be a member of the working group that brought enhanced tax assistance to homeowners who did not require mortgage relief” said Mary Zeeb, Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector. “By broadening this program to include taxpayers that only need assistance with property tax payments we will help a

  40-year-old Porfirio Gonzalez was arrested off of 7th Street in Greenfield for assault with a deadly weapon and a probation violation at 12:53 am on Monday, June 20. 

  The Gonzales Police Department reports that a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on the 100 block of Center Street at 5:47 pm on Sunday night, June 19. If anyone has any information about this theft they're asked to called the Gonzales PD at (831) 675-5010. 

  (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for National Anthem singers. Each year the California Mid-State Fair offers local singers the opportunity to sing the National Anthem prior to the start of Chumash Grandstand Arena shows. Interested applicants must completely fill out an online form with contact information, as well as submit a YouTube video/link showing the individual singing the National Anthem A Cappella style. Applications can be found at www.MidStateFair.com and must be received by Friday, July 1, 2022, by 5:00 pm to be considered. All applicants will be notified via email, after the singers have been selected. The 2022 California Mid-State Fair runs July 20 through July 31 and this year’s theme is “Full Steam Ahead!” Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

  SALINAS, CA, June 16, 2022 – Miss California Rodeo Salinas is a year-round ambassador for the California Rodeo Salinas who travels to rodeos, parades, and other community events to promote the largest rodeo in California. The competition consists of personality and appearance, scholarship, and scholastic contests. Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021 Emily Cullins will pass the title along to one of the following contestants: Mayson Bothwell, Miss La Grange Rodeo Princess, Rose Escobar, Miss Salinas Valley Wine Country Pro Rodeo, Macee Nunes, Miss West Hills College Rodeo, or Chelsea Rogell, Miss California Gymkhana Association District 14. The 2022 contest, presented by Holiday Inn Express & Suites, begins on Thursday, July 7th and concludes on Saturday, July 9th; the winner will be announced before noon at the awards ceremony on the Mike Storm Director’s Patio at the Salinas Sports Complex. The winner will receive a $3000 cash scholarship to be used at the college of her choice,

  PASO ROBLES, CA –June 15, 2020 Ahoy mateys! On Wednesday, July 13, at 10 am in the Library Conference Room, adventurous children are invited to participate in Traveling Lantern’s Camp Ocean. Mr. Sharky, the snaggle-toothed camp counselor, has planned a fish-fact-filled voyage to the bottom of the sea. Learn the ropes: how to puff like a puffer fish, flop like a flounder, and fence with a swordfish. Search for buried treasure and dive into the mysteries of the ocean, maybe even earn a badge or two. Free admission tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to program. Space is limited so come early! Learn more about this year’s Summer Reading Program classes and events at prcity.com/library and join the celebration guaranteed to bring the great outdoors to your world this summer! The Library is open Monday-Friday 9-7 and Saturday 9-4. Call the library at 805-237-3870 or visit prcity.com/library and the Library Facebook and Instagram sites for more information.

  SALINAS, CA, June 17, 2022 – The California Rodeo Salinas has awarded $30,000 in scholarships this year, a record for the Rodeo Association.  The California Rodeo Salinas has proudly offered scholarships for the past 36 years. The program has expanded considerably in the past two years, growing from scholarships being offered only via Hartnell College to an additional program through the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC).  Students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell may apply for the Hartnell College scholarship and the CFMC scholarship allows students who are California Rodeo Salinas Committee Members or related to Committee Members to apply, and funds may be used to attend any college or other post high school education program, including trade school.   As noted by Kelly McCarthy Sutherland, the Chair of the California Rodeo Salinas Scholarship Advisory Committee, “The Rodeo Association’s generosity will impact these students’ lives, and they will in turn