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Former Soledad Resident Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Killing Ex-Girlfriend in 2010

  SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on March 23 that on March 12, 2026, the Honorable Jennifer O’Keefe sentenced Noel Aguilera Ledesma to 25 years to life in prison for the 2010 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Yvette Martinez. A jury convicted Ledesma, formerly of Soledad and Yuma, Ariz., of first-degree murder in February 2026. In early 2010, Martinez and Ledesma dated, but they subsequently broke up. Despite the breakup, they remained connected to each other. For months, Ledesma attempted to persuade Martinez to get back together with him. However, in mid-September, Martinez began dating another person. On October 9, 2010, Martinez went out with friends and her then-boyfriend. She went out drinking in Salinas and then went to a corn maze with her boyfriend. She saw a different friend at a Salinas restaurant before heading home. Throughout the night, Ledesma was calling and texting Martinez’s cell phone, but she largely ignored his t...
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Treaty Oak Revival to Perform at the 2026 CA Mid-State Fair with Special Guest William Clark Green on July 23!

  Paso Robles, CA — The California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles will host Treaty Oak Revival live in concert Thursday night, July 23 at 7:30 PM at the 2026 CA Mid-State Fair, with special guest William Clark Green, as part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series in the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Tickets for this show are $50, $75, and $100, and will go on sale Friday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. at MidStateFair.com. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the most exciting live experiences in all of music,” Treaty Oak Revival have risen from the oil fields of Odessa, Texas to become one of the most formidable independent forces in modern country rock. Blending Southern grit, punk energy and red-dirt storytelling, the five-piece band built a fiercely loyal following by touring relentlessly and releasing music on their own terms. Their first two albums, No Vacancy and Have A Nice Day, were both self-released and produced multiple Platinum and Gold singles. Their third studio album, West Texas Deg...
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Megadeth to Perform with Special Guest Exodus Live at The California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles on July 20!

  PASO ROBLES, CA, March 23, 2026 — The California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles will host Megadeth live in concert Monday night, July 20 at 7:30 PM at the 2026 CA Mid-State Fair, with special guest Exodus, as part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series in the Chumash Grandstand Arena. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27 at 10:00 AM and are priced at $50, $60, $80, and $90 (pit). Fair admission is sold separately. Tickets will be available at MidStateFair.com and Ticketmaster.com. MEGADETH—Dave Mustaine (vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer), Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—are always and forever the point of no return for metal. It would be nearly impossible to conceive where heavy music and culture would’ve gone without the band founded, fronted, and fueled by vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Dave Mustaine. The blast radius of their impact has only magnified since 1983. Thus far, the...
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Monterey County Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Wanted Felon from Chualar Who Pointed Firearm Towards Them in Castroville on March 19

  Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a subject that brandished a firearm in a Castroville bar. He was arrested after resisting arrest which resulted in minor injuries to two deputies. The loaded firearm was recovered. On Thursday night, March 19, 2026 at about 7:45 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 10700 block of Merritt Street in Castroville for a report of a person that had just brandished a firearm inside the establishment. The subject was reported to possibly be intoxicated. Deputies arrived on scene and saw a male matching the description provided enter the establishment. The reporting party met with deputies and told them the subject had entered the restroom. Deputies entered the establishment. As a deputy pushed open the door to the restroom, he saw the subject holding a gun pointed towards deputies. The door quickly closed on its own, forcing deputies to retreat from the door for safety. Deputies gave the subject commands to come out and he exited the...
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Ranking Member Lofgren Applauds Committee Passage of NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

  (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, March 18 the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed H.R. 7813, NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, during a full committee markup. This important legislation will direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to modernize and expand a nationwide Weather Radio network, provide emergency alerts, and remain resilient during emergencies. “When every second counts, it is essential for the U.S. to have a reliable Weather Radio network,” said Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). “The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act will ensure all Americans have access to life-saving alerts even in times of power outages or extreme weather events. As natural disasters continue to intensify, this legislation marks an important step towards proactively protecting Americans from catastrophe.”   Highlights of H.R. 7813:     Classifies National Weather Service personnel as protective service occupations and directs NOA...
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Mee Memorial Healthcare System Introduces State-of-the-Art Mammography Technology to South County

  March 18, 2026 King City, CA: Mee Memorial Healthcare System is proud to announce the arrival of the Fuji Aspire Crystalle 3D Digital Mammography system with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), bringing advanced breast imaging technology to South County.   This new system is designed to enhance patient comfort, improve diagnostic accuracy, and streamline the imaging process.   The Fuji Aspire Crystalle system features a Comfort Paddle, allowing for a more comfortable patient experience during mammography, along with fast image acquisition to minimize time spent in the exam room.   Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), or 3-D Mammography, offers several benefits over conventional, 2-D mammography, including higher cancer detection rates (especially for invasive cancer), reduced callback rates for potentially unnecessary follow up tests, and improved image clarity that is particularly helpful for women with dense breasts. These benefits can lead to more confident diagn...
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Lofgren Statement on César Chávez Allegations

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, March 19 Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) issued the following statement regarding the multi-year investigation by The New York Times into alleged sexual misconduct by the late César Chávez: "I'm shocked and horrified by these revelations that César Chávez groomed and sexually abused young women and minors," said Rep. Lofgren. "My heart breaks for the survivors who had to carry this pain for so many years, including UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta, and my thoughts are with all the brave women who have shared their stories. The United Farm Workers and the movement it represents is so much bigger than one man, and we must continue confronting the injustices faced by America's farmworkers."
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