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  Salinas, CA – The nomination period to qualify as a write-in candidate for offices going to election in the Primary Election runs Monday, April 6, 2026, through Tuesday, May 19, 2026.   To qualify, candidates must meet the requirements of office and file write-in candidate nomination forms. Nomination forms must be filed at the Monterey County Elections Office located at 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA 93901. There are no filing fees or candidate statements, and the write-in candidate’s name will not appear on the ballot.   To schedule your appointment:     Call: (831) 796-1499, or     Email:  CandidateServices@countyofmonterey.gov   For more information, visit CountyofMonterey.gov/Elections or call (831) 796-1499. 

  Salinas, CA (March 30, 2026) — The Monterey County Probation Department invites members of the media and community dignitaries to attend the graduation of the first cohort of its life-skills and soccer pilot program at Juvenile Hall on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The program, launched in January 2026 in partnership with the San Jose Earthquakes and The Twinning Project, combines structured life-skills development with professional soccer mentorship.   This unique collaboration brings a structured life-skills curriculum and professional soccer mentorship directly to youth in custody. Originating in the United Kingdom, The Twinning Project pairs professional football clubs with correctional facilities to deliver programs focused on personal development, teamwork, discipline, and positive pathways forward. The County of Monterey initiative represents a powerful example of community partnership and rehabilitation through sport.   The Twinning Project provided the ev...

  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in what is being investigated as a murder of an inmate at the Monterey County Jail on Sunday, March 29. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Abraham Camacho of Hayward. At about 10:00 AM correctional deputies entered a housing unit at the jail to conduct a safety check and provide meals to inmates. Deputies located an unconscious inmate who appeared to have been assaulted. Life-saving measures were initiated by deputies and jail medical staff. Paramedics and fire personnel arrived shortly thereafter and continued medical aid. Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have arrested 21-year-old Romeo Tejeda Gonzales of Greenfield, 19-year-old Marwuy Jose Centeno Camacho of Soledad and 20-year-old Elijah Herrera of Salinas. Each has been booked for 187(a) PC, Murder; 182.5(a) PC, Gang Conspiracy and 186.22(a) PC, Criminal Street Gang Enhancements. Tejeda-Go...

SALINAS, CA, March 30, 2026 – The California Rodeo Salinas is excited to announce that rising country star Ashley Cooke has been added to the lineup for the 2026 Big Week Kick Off Concert, set for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Salinas Sports Complex. Cooke will join previously announced headliner Miranda Lambert and special guest Dylan Scott for what is shaping up to be an unforgettable night to launch Big Week. The addition of Cooke brings even more star power to an already highly anticipated concert, giving fans the chance to experience one of country music’s fastest-rising female artists live in Salinas. “Ashley Cooke is one of the most exciting new voices in country music right now,” said Mandy Linquist, marketing manager for the California Rodeo Salinas. “Adding her to this lineup takes an already incredible night and makes it even more special for our fans.” Tickets for the Big Week Kick Off Concert are on sale now at carodeo.com, with prices ranging from $60 to $100. Fans are ...

  PASO ROBLES, CA – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce Lainey Wilson will perform Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center. Opening the show is Colton Dawson. Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM and are priced at $70, $100, $140, and $185. Tickets are available online only. To ensure ticket authenticity and face-value pricing, fans should begin their purchase at MidStateFair.com, which links directly to the official ticketing provider. Lainey Wilson continues to captivate the world, capturing the hearts of fans and respect of her peers. With her new song, "Can’t Sit Still," Wilson shares a snapshot of her life as an unstoppable force. Filled with restless energy, the track arrives during a period of non-stop activity, as Wilson made her film debut in Universal’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, prepares to head...

  Monterey County Sheriff’s Office detectives are currently investigating an assault on an inmate at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas that resulted in a fatality on Sunday, March 29. At about 10:00 AM correctional deputies entered a housing unit at the jail to conduct a safety check and provide meals to inmates. Deputies located an unconscious inmate who appeared to have been assaulted. Life-saving measures were initiated by deputies and jail medical staff. Paramedics and fire personnel arrived shortly thereafter and continued medical aid. Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the decedent is being withheld at this time pending notification to the next of kin. Detectives are actively investigating this matter and are in the process of attempting to identify those responsible. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has requested the assistance of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Unit to conduct the post-...