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The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is advising residents to be aware and diligent to prevent from being taken advantage of. Scammers are making phone calls and identifying themselves as Deputies (using real Deputy's names) and soliciting money from victims due to outstanding warrants. The County Sheriff's Office will NOT call and demand or request any money for any reason. If you receive any such call it is a SCAM. Do not send any money to them. For information you can contact the Monterey County Sheriff's Office at (831) 755-3700.

On March 5, 2022 residents of King City will be some of the first in the state to use a new community engagement and feedback solution after an interaction with the Police Department. This new service uses text messaging to contact some 911 callers and others that have recently reported or been involved in non-life-threatening incidents. These text messages are sent hours or days after the incident and will ask citizens to take a quick survey about their experience with the police department. It will also allow citizens to provide their own comments, feedback and words of gratitude after receiving public safety service. “It is important for our department to hear from the community about how we are doing, especially from those that we have recently met.”, said Chief of Police Keith Boyd “This new product, called CueHit, will give me access to citizen feedback in near real time and provide insights into areas where we can improve the service we provide to the community and help boost o

Bakersfield, Calif. – Aera Energy is a three-time recipient of the Forbes America’s Midsize Employers List, placing ninth in the 2022 ranking, thereby securing its spot in the top ten midsize companies to work for in the United States. Aera’s current ranking builds on its 13th place ranking in 2019 and 75th place in 2018, showing its commitment to creating a culture of inclusion, exceptional care for people, and a commitment to innovation, in which employees feel passionately engaged and are empowered to make an impact. The oil and gas company employs about 1,050 employees and 1,600 contractors in Kern, Fresno, Monterey and Ventura counties. It ranked third among the 35 companies listed in the construction, oil & gas operations, mining and chemicals category and was top ranked among oil and gas production companies. “We are honored that Aera was named as a top ten company on Forbes America’s 2022 Top Midsize Employers’ list. Especially at a time of the Great Resignation and a

SALINAS, CA, February 17, 2022 – BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZARRAGA, one of the most popular bandas in Mexico, will play at the Salinas Sports Complex during Big Week on July 16th. The event is presented by Tequila Alderete. LOS 2 DE LA S will open for BANDA MS. Ticket prices are $40* for general admission grandstand seats, $80* for standing floor tickets, $80* for box seats and $250* for VIP tickets (in a tent on floor near stage). Tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, February 25 at 10am at https://www.carodeo.com/events/2022/bandamsconcert2022. Gates will open at 5pm and music will start at 7pm on Saturday, July 16th. The BANDA MS DE SERGIO LIZÁRRAGA was born in Mazatlan, Sinaloa in 2003, taking the initials of their homeland to give the group its name. The founders of the band managed to combine their ideas and concerns to offer people a different and original product, using its own formula and printing a cheerful and versatile touch. Youth, explosiveness, and talent, ar

Hartnell College will hold a “Cash for College” informational event between 8 and 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 26 on its Main Campus in Salinas, providing free financial aid presentations and one-on-one help in completing applications. It is open to Hartnell students and the general public, regardless of what college a student plans to attend in 2022-23. The timing is especially urgent because federal and state financial aid applications for the 2022-23 academic year are due March 2. Parking is available at no charge in the Hartnell Parking Structure, 411 Central Ave., and signs will direct attendees to the event in Building E. The event will begin at 8 a.m. in room E-215 with a presentation on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the CADAA (California Dream Act Application). At 8:30, also in room E-215, staff will give a presentation on scholarship. Either the FAFSA or the CADAA is needed to apply to Hartnell’s Salinas Valley Promise program, which includes tw

Greenfield Police Officers on Monday night, February 21 sometime after 8 pm arrested 24-year-old Santiago Cornejo off of Walnut and 10th Street for driving without a license, Possesion of Paraphernalia and Violation of Probation, while nearly 2 hours later just before 10 pm on Monday evening, February 21 Greenfield Police Officers arrested 20-year-old Omar Martinez and 18-year-old Ivan Martinez off of Palm Avenue for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Violation of Probation.

The Greenfield Police Department is investigating recent reports of vehicles that were stolen. The first report was filed on Saturday, February 19 before 12 pm that a vehicle was taken off of the 200 block of Alves Lane, while another vehicle was reportedly stolen off of the 200 block of Cedar Drive just before 9 am on Monday morning, February 21. If anyone has any information they're asked to call the Greenfield PD at (831) 674-5111.

According to the Soledad Police Department, known gang member Eduardo "Lalo" Vazquez - Segovia was out for a drive sometime on Tuesday afternoon, Feburary 22 in Soledad operating a vehicle with a suspended driver's license. As Segovia was coming up to the intersection of Monterey Street and 4th Street he saw several police officers at the intersection and while watching the officers, Segovia rear-ended a car in front of him, which all of the officers witnessed. Segovia was pulled over by the Officers and was found to also have a loaded firearm concealed on him. Segovia was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail on weapons, and vehicle code charges.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services recently took delivery of its first Type III fire engine in the department’s history. The Paso Robles City Council approved the purchase of the fire apparatus built by Pierce Manufacturing INC. on February 16, 2021. The engine was placed in service for emergency response on Feb. 19, 2022. This specialized fire engine is designed to respond to wildland fires that pose a risk to the community of Paso Robles and across the State of California. In 2021, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to 144 wildland fires. The 4x4 fire engine can access areas with difficult terrain and is equipped with specialized equipment for combatting wildland fires. Due to the drought conditions we have experienced over the last few years, wildfires locally and throughout the state are accelerating at unprecedented rates. The rapid growth of these wildfires is even stunning many of us that have been doing this for a very long time. The addit

SALINAS, CA – On Tuesday, February 22, Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) announced an $890,044 federal grant funded by the National Science Foundation through the American Rescue Plan for California State University, Monterey Bay, to study the evolutionary mechanisms of biodiversity and species conservation. The project will focus on classroom-based undergraduate research experiences, and the creation of a learning and mentoring community focused around biodiversity and evolutionary genetics. The project will also support the development of K-12 STEM teachers in rural communities by engaging and training pre-service teachers in the principles of evolutionary biology and research. “CSUMB is becoming a leading institution for biodiversity and conservation research, and they deserve additional federal resources to educate the next generation of scientists, teachers, and experts,” said Rep. Panetta. “This funding provided through the American Rescue Plan will serve as a model for how the f

According to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, a husband and wife couple were rescued on Friday night, February 18 on the Mitteldorf Preserve on the Echo Ridge Trail after a 911 call was received from a cell phone as darkness was setting in. The signal was quickly lost, but not before the caller was able to give key details such as where their hike started, the last trail sign they saw, and that they were stuck and unable to climb out of a deep canyon. The couple had no communication, limited water, and food. Their hike made its way up Williams Canyon then into the Mitteldorf Preserve on the Echo Ridge Trail. The trail being steep, rough with multiple obstacles and darkness approaching, the pair sought a shortcut northeast into the ravine. This off-trail trek descended through the thick brush trying to access the creek and trail out. With light fading fast and suffering from fatigue and severe dehydration, they realized in a panic that they could no longer progress either down

On Friday, February 18 at about 12:00 P.M., the San Jose Police Department informed Greenfield Police that 32-year-old Josue Garcia Rojas of Greenfield who was wanted for rape. Greenfield Police officers immediately went to Rojas’ home and arrested him on the warrant. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Monterey County Jail.

MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for South Monterey County from Sunday, February 20 through February 26. Highway 101: Broadway: February 22 – February 23 There will be full closures of the northbound and southbound Highway 101 on and offramps at Broadway for concrete pouring work from 8 am to 4 pm on the following dates: · northbound and southbound onramps are closed on February 22 · northbound offramp on February 23 Highway 101: Jolon Road (North) – Teague Avenue: February 22 – February 25 One lane closure will occur along northbound Highway 101 from Jolon Road (north) to Teague Avenue for drainage work from 8 am to 4 pm February 22-24. The work hours are 8 am - 2 pm on February 25. Highway 101: Jolon Road (North): February 23 There will be full closure of the offramp of northbound Highway 101 at northbound Jolon Road for miscellaneous work from 8 am - 4 pm. Highway 101: Camp Roberts Rest Areas: Long-Term There will be full clo

Manual Gonzales Sanchez was arrested sometime after 12 am on Thursday, February 17 in Gonzales after the Gonzales PD received a report of someone trespassing on the 200 block of Alta Street. Sanchez was located off of the 0 to 99 block of 2nd Street by Officers who also found him in possession of meth. Sanchez was booked into the Monterey County Jail.

On Friday morning, February 18 the Soledad Police Department, the Greenfield Police Department, and the California Department of Corrections And Rehabilitation (CDCR), served two search warrants in the city of Soledad. The search warrants were related to two separate attempted homicides within the city of Soledad. Investigators located evidence related to the incidents, and have already taken several suspects into custody, as well as impounded two vehicles involved in those crimes. Soledad and Greenfield Investigators will now go through the evidence and forward their findings to the Monterey County District Attorney's Office.

At the State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Mayor Mike LeBarre announced the City of King has achieved a positive balance in its General Fund. According to Mayor LeBarre, “We are very proud of this accomplishment. It took focus, dedication and working together as a team to achieve this major city goal. It wasn’t easy but we all knew it had to be done for our community and our future.” This milestone marks the first time the City has retired all debt in its General Fund since June 30, 2005. At that time, the City of King incurred significant debt and liability from a failed downtown development. That was followed with the impacts of the Great Recession, Police scandal, and a fire that destroyed a major sales tax producer, which all combined to devastate the local economy over a relatively short period of time. In 2014, the California Policy Center ranked King City the second most financially distressed city in California. By 2015, the City’s General Fund

On Wednesday, February 16 Greenfield High School staff informed the School Resource Officer of a student on campus who was in possession of marijuana. The student was in possession of multiple marijuana projects (wax, edibles, vape pens and cartridges). The student 18-year-old David Uribe was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to sell. With the assistance of the Soledad Police Department, officers continued their investigation by serving a search warrant at the student's home. Additional marijuana products and a loaded Polymer P80 9mm semiautomatic “ghost gun” firearm was located. This investigation is ongoing. Anybody with information about drug sales or illegal activity at Greenfield High School is encouraged to contact School Resource Officer Dyels at 831-324-5639. You can remain anonymous.

Firefighters in Greenfield were able to extinguish a permitted agricultural burn that flared up on the westside of the Salinas River Bed at 1:30 pm on Thursday, February 17. The blaze burned 3 acres and was knocked down at around 5 pm. No strutures were damaged and no one was injured.

On Thursday morning, February 17 the Greenfield Police Department, the Soledad Police Department, agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), served a warrant in the 200 block of Chardonnay Drive. During the search warrant, “flash bang” devices were deployed as a safety measure. A flash bang is a non-lethal device that emits an extremely loud bang and flash of light. Officers found a 9mm Sig Sauer semiautomatic firearm. 30-year-old Pedro Nava of Greenfield was arrested for firearm charges. He was booked into the Monterey County Jail.

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that country music superstar Kane Brown has been confirmed to perform in concert on Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 pm. An opening act will be announced at a later date. Kane Brown’s concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center. This will be Kane Brown’s first-ever appearance at the California Mid-State Fair. Ticket prices for the show are $35, $50, $75, $95 and $125 (Pit, standing only) and will go on sale Friday, February 25, 2022, starting at 10:00 am online only at www.MidStateFair.com. Named to the 2021 Time100 list of the most influential people in the world, 5X American Music Award (AMA) winner Kane Brown continues to expand the perception of Country music and break musical boundaries. Noted as the “future of Country” (Billboard) and one of “31 People Changing the South” (Time), the chart-topping entertainer earned an ACM Album of the Year nomination for Mixtape Vol. 1,

Paso Robles, Calif. – 2 arrested for driving under the influence and 20 cited for driving without a license, while conducting a DUI checkpoint on Saturday, January 29, 2022. The checkpoint was held on the 900 block of Creston Road from 6:00 p.m. to time 1:00 a.m. Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. As the state continues to work to stop the spread of COVID-19, Paso Robles Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe when they are traveling. Paso Robles Police Department will hold another DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint between July and September. Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Sacramento, CA— On Tuesday, February 15 in honor of 2022 marking the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, Assemblymembers Robert Rivas and Cristina Garcia announced three new pieces of legislation to ensure that all Californians have access to clean water for drinking, swimming, fishing, and more. The first piece of legislation, Assembly Bill 2108, will improve representation of tribal and disadvantaged communities on Water Boards and better incorporate environmental justice considerations into clean water permits. Assembly Bill 2106 will modernize the state’s permitting system for the treatment of stormwater, the most significant source of water pollution in California today. Finally, Assembly Bill 2113 will require fines paid by polluters to be sent back into the community that was harmed, instead of going to fund state government operations. “The Clean Water Act was a landmark piece of legislation, but many low-income families and communities of color in California tod

Sacramento, CA—On Monday, February 14 District 30 Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and District 65 Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) introduced Assembly Bill 2094, which will improve data collection on housing production for homeless and housing-insecure residents around the state. Specifically, this legislation will require local jurisdictions to clarify their progress toward building new units for extremely low-income households as part of existing reporting requirements. AB 2094 is co-sponsored by All Home and Housing California. Under existing law, local jurisdictions must allocate a certain number of sites for Extremely-Low Income (ELI) units, which are available to households with incomes of 0-30% of the area average median income (AMI). Local jurisdictions are required to report their progress on building various levels of low-income housing to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), but are not required to specifically report on the nu

MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures in South Monterey County from Sunday, February 13 through February 19. Highway 101: First Street – Canal Street: February 15 – February 16 There will be full closures of the northbound and southbound Highway 101 offramps at First Street and Canal Street for concrete pouring work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Camp Roberts Rest Areas: Long-Term There will be full closure of the Camp Roberts Rest Areas on northbound and southbound Highway 101 for work to upgrade the facility from 10 am to 12 pm. Highway 101: First Street – Jolon Road, King City: Long-Term There will be one lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 101 from First Street to Jolon Road for roadway excavation and pavement work from 8 am to 4 pm. Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

On Saturday night, February 12 sometime before 6 pm the Greenfield Police Department reported that a drunk driver hit a parked car off of Oak Avenue then collided head-on with a PG&E pole, leaving a family without transportation, and hundreds of others without power. No one was injured in the accident, but the Greenfield PD is asking people to drink responsibly. Driving under the influence can result in serious injuries or death, an arrest and guaranteed trip to jail, a lengthy court process, thousands of dollars in fines/penalties, suspended license, increased insurance, and so much more. To report a drunk driver, call 911. You could save a life.

On Friday evening, February 11 the Greenfield and Soledad Police Departments teamed up for a Super Bowl weekend crime suppression detail in Greenfield and Soledad. While in Greenfield, officers contacted 20-year-old Angel Rivera of Greenfield and 18-year-old Victor Torres of Salinas on the 200 block of Tawny Port Way. Officers found three firearms that included two Glock-style 9mm “ghost” guns, and a .40 caliber Smith and Wesson semiautomatic handgun. In addition, two gun magazines were also located, one of which was an extended magazine. Both men were arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail on multiple firearms related charges. As the crime suppression detail continued, officers conducted a probation compliance check in Greenfield, at the home of a juvenile on felony probation. During a search of the juvenile’s bedroom, .40 caliber ammunition was found. The juvenile was not home at the time and the case was forwarded to the Monterey County Probation Department, and the Di

Salinas, CA – The candidate filing period for elective offices up in the June 7, 2022, Statewide Direct Primary Election opens Monday, February 14, 2022. Candidate forms will be available only during the official filing period and must be completed and submitted by the deadline 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022. Official nomination documents will be available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays during the filing period at the Monterey County Elections Department, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA. Interested candidates should schedule an appointment via email at CandidateServices@co.monterey.ca.us or by phone (831) 796-1499. Monterey County Candidate Guidelines, detailing offices up for election and requirements, as well as the virtual candidate seminar are available at https://montereycountyelections.us/candidate-guidelines/.

The Hartnell College Foundation has announced on Thursday, February 10 that longtime Salinas Valley grower John Romans will receive their 2022 Leadership Award at the Party NEAR the Library in Salinas on May 21. Romans, who is a member of the foundation Board of Directors, was a longtime owner of King City-based Mission Ranches, which in 2019 merged with Taylor Farms under the Earthbound Farms brand. He is known as an innovator in organic agriculture and environmentally sustainable cultivation. The Party NEAR the Library, previously called Party in the Library because it began to celebrate Hartnell’s new library in 2006, received its new name in the Spring of 2021. Due to the pandemic, the 2021 event was held on May 9 on Hartnell College’s newly landscaped Central Plaza. The setting proved so ideal that the foundation will repeat the venue, with about 400 people expected to attend a fundraising luncheon and award presentation in May of 2022 to honor Romans with this Leadership Award.

On Wednesday afternoon, February 9 a deputy in South County contacted Derick Barajas on the outskirts of Greenfield. Barajas was believed to have an arrest warrant, which he did. When deputies detained him he attempted to punch a deputy. After searching a backpack in Barajas possession, a loaded sawed off shotgun was located hidden inside a sock. Deputies also found counterfeit $20 bills in his possession. Barajas was booked into the Monterey County jail charged with felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a short barreled shotgun, felon in possession of ammunition, and resisting arrest.

On Friday, February 11, 2022, at approximately 9:00am, Detectives from the King City Police Department, with assistance from the Salinas Police Department Violence Suppression Task Force and SWAT team, Greenfield Police Department, Soledad Police Department, Monterey County Probation Department, and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation executed search warrants at a residence located on the 300 block of Soberanes Street and a residence on the 200 block of 7th Street in King City, CA in furtherance of this investigation. During the search warrant service detectives contacted and arrested a 16‐year‐old juvenile male for three (3) counts of homicide. Prior to the service of the search warrants detectives developed probable cause to believe the juvenile was involved in the commission of the crime and obtained a Ramey Arrest Warrant, signed and authorized by a judge of the Monterey County Superior Court for his arrest. The King City Police Department wants to thank its pu

A 2 vehicle collision happened off of the intersection of North Vanderhurst and Ellis in King City involving a 2019 Dodge Charger King City Police car and a 2003 Honda Accord on Wednesday, February 9 at 8:05 am. According to the King City CHP, the King City Police car hit the Honda Accord when the squad car drove through a stop sign with it's sirens blaring as the Officer was responding to a crash in the area. The driver in the Honda Accord who had 2 children who were passengers in the vehicle received minor injuries, while the King City Police Officer complained of pain.

On Thursday, February 10 at approximately 12:31pm, the Paso Robles Police Department received a 911 call from US Bank off of 189 Niblick Road that a robbery had just occurred. Employees of the bank advised a White male adult, wearing a black sweatshirt and a black face mask, handed one of the tellers a note demanding money. The employee complied with the suspect and handed over an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled out of the bank and ran west toward the Salinas Riverbed area. Responding police units quickly set up a perimeter and began to search for involved suspects. The Paso Robles Police K9 Unit (K9 Renzo) was deployed to track the suspect’s path. The K9’s track and witness statements corroborated information that the suspect may have fled via a drainage culvert and entered a waiting vehicle on the 200 block of Oak Hill Road. The Paso Robles Police Detective Unit has recovered pertinent evidence near the scene of the theft that will be analyzed to develop potential susp

On Tuesday night, February 8 at approximately 11:56 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot on the 2400 block of Riverside Avenue. The caller advised the vehicle had been running for about 45 minutes, but there did not appear to be anyone in or around the vehicle. Officers responded to the area and contacted 36-year-old Paso Robles resident Dustin Marlow in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. As the investigation progressed, it was determined that Marlow was under the influence of a controlled substance and subsequently placed under arrest. Further investigation revealed Marlow was in possession of a loaded Glock .40 cal handgun that had the serial numbers removed, a 25- round extended magazine, 4 pounds of methamphetamine, 25 grams of Fentanyl, 19 grams of black tar heroin, 27 suboxone strips and $1,900.00 in cash. Marlow was transported to the SLO County Jail on nine felony charges and three misdemeanor charges rel

On Wednesday morning, February 9 shortly after 12 am, the Greenfield Police and Fire Departments responded to a commercial structure fire at California Gourmet Pizza, located on the 500 block of Walnut Avenue. When emergency personnel arrived, the entire structure was engulfed in flames. Fire agencies as far as Salinas responded and assisted with putting the fire out, but the building suffered major structural damage. As of this time, fire crews are still in the area and are asking that you avoid the 500 block of Walnut Avenue. This incident is being investigated by Greenfield Police and fire investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Doglietto at 831-774-3526 or Sergeant Mattke at 831-233-1302.

The City of King has temporarily closed the playground at Forden Park for repairs to the playground surface beginning on Tuesday, February 8 and lasting until February 15. The remainder of the park will remain open for public use. The form surface will be repaired and resealed. The project is part of an effort of ongoing maintenance of the City’s parks to ensure they remain in operational and safe condition. For questions and more information contact King City City Hall at 831-385-3281.

PASO ROBLES – On Tuesday morning, February 8 at around 3:00 a.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a sexual assault on the 400 block of Kenton Court. The investigation revealed a male suspect broke into a home and sexually assaulted a female adult victim who was asleep at the time. The suspect fled the scene prior to the arrival of responding Officers. The Department’s police canine (K9 Renzo) was used to track the suspect to a nearby house where officers contacted and identified 30-year-old Paso Robles resident Courtney Quiros. Quiros was arrested and transported to the SLO County Jail for several felonies relating to the burglary and sexual assault. This is an ongoing investigation, and the Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464.

On Tuesday morning, February 8 at 6:09 am Greenfield Police officers, with the assistance of Soledad Police Department conducted a probation compliance check off of Ventana Avenue at the home of 38-year-old Rodrigo Morales. During the search, ammunition and drug paraphernalia were located. Morales was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail.

PASO ROBLES – On Monday afternoon, February 7 at around 4:30 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a pedestrian who was struck by an Amtrak train near the 3400 Block of Riverside Ave. Officers from the Paso Robles Police Department and paramedics from the Paso Robles Emergency Services arrived on scene and located a single victim under the train. The female victim was declared deceased on the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was walking southbound on the tracks when she was struck by a northbound Amtrak train headed to Seattle from Los Angeles. The Paso Robles Police Department and the SLO County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident. This is an ongoing investigation, and the Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464.

Salinas, CA – The Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fees Petition period for the June 7, 2022, Statewide Direct Primary Election for all offices with a filing fee is set to close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Candidates running for office whose territory includes multiple counties must return applicable petition sections by this deadline to each respective county. Petitions issued during the Signatures In-lieu of Filing Fees Petition period cannot be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on February 9. Schedule an appointment via email at CandidateServices@co.monterey.ca.us or by phone (831) 796-1499 to return Monterey County petitions. For information related to the primary election, including candidate guidelines and filing requirements, please visit: Federal/State Candidates: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-direct-primary-election-june-7-2022 Local/Judicial Candidates: https://montereycountyelections.us/candidate-guidelines/

SALINAS, CA, February 7, 2022 - Young ladies who are passionate about the western lifestyle and promoting the rodeo industry can run for the title of Miss California Rodeo Salinas and become an ambassador for the largest professional rodeo in the state. Entries for the 2022 contest open on February 14th and close on May 2nd. The competition is open to young women between 18 and 24 years of age who are representing either a recognized horsemen’s organization or another recognized non-commercial community organization. The winner will promote the California Rodeo Salinas at various events such as community celebrations, parades, and other rodeos. The contest consists of horsemanship, personality and appearance and scholarship categories; it starts on Thursday, July 7th, and Miss California Rodeo Salinas 2021 Emily Cullins along with Rodeo President Fred Hooker will present the winner of the 2022 contest with her title on Saturday, July 9th. The winner will receive a $3,000 academ

Roadway improvement projects for several County intersections within unincorporated Carmel, South County, North County and rural areas of Salinas will begin Monday, February 7, 2022 with an anticipated completion date of February 11, 2022. Improvements will include installation of new stop line and stop legend markings at various locations in Chualar, San Ardo, Bradley, Lockwood, Carmel (Atherton Drive), Spreckels and the Aromas/Moss Landing areas. Project areas are shown in the attached maps. Work will begin in the South County communities, and will conclude in the North County area. Work hours for this project will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Traffic control measures will be in place and motorists may experience periodic delays. Every effort is being made to accommodate commuters and complete the work as safely and quickly as possible.

A 2 vehicle collision happened in Soledad sometime after 2:30 PM on Monday, February 7. According to the Soledad PD for unknown reasons, a southbound driver crossed over the double yellow line on Front Street and struck another vehicle, traveling northbound, head-on. The accident caused three people to be injured, one of which needed to be transported to a hospital. Traffic was backed up at the intersection for about 45 minutes until they were able to get the lanes in that area cleared.

1 vehicle overturned off of Jolon Road and Oasis Road a few miles outside of King City at 1:10 am on Monday, February 7. The Pine Canyon Fire Department along with CAL FIRE BEU responded to the scene to assist. One person was transported to a local area hospital to be treated. The cause of the accident is unknown.

On Friday night, February 4 shortly after 11:30 PM Soledad Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Market Street for a report of a bullet hole in an apartment bathroom. Officers conducted an exterior check of the building and determined it was impossible for the bullet to have traveled into the residence by any other means than through a shared wall with neighbors. The Soledad PD's patrol team notified one of their Detectives who responded to the scene and advised that a search warrant was in order for the neighbor. While the search warrant was being completed, officers from the Greenfield Police Department, and deputies from the Monterey County Sheriff's Office arrived to assist with taking control of the suspect's residence and his vehicle, while a Judge signed a warrant. While on the scene, the suspect 28 year-old Edgar Garcia admitted to Detective Solis that he had negligently discharged the firearm into his neighbor’s apartment while his family was at ho

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that GRAMMY-nominated Nashville band Old Dominion has been confirmed to perform in concert on Friday, July 22 at 7:30 pm. An opening act will be announced at a later date. Old Dominion’s concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center. This is the band’s second appearance at the California Mid-State Fair, having last performed in 2019. Ticket prices for the show are $40, $50, $70, and $85 (Pit, standing only) and will go on sale Friday, February 11, 2022, starting at 10:00 am online only at www.MidStateFair.com. Old Dominion has emerged as one of the hottest breaking bands out of Nashville, fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound. Their lyrical wit and hook heavy songwriting has certainly proved a winning method: since breaking onto the music scene in 2014, the band has notched eight No. 1 singles at country radio, surpassed one billion on-demand streams, earned severa

According to the Soledad Police Department, Xavier Diaz suspected of shooting a man on the 1300 block of Santa Clara in Soledad on Wednesday morning, February 2 at around 10 am walked into the Monterey County Jail and self-surrendered on Thursday night, February 3. The victim in the shooting as of Thursday evening, February 3 is still in the Natividad Medical Center ICU in Salinas in critical condition. The Soledad PD thanks everyone that called their Investigations Unit, used the WeTip line, and shared their post on their Facebook page. A $1 million dollar arrest warrant was issued for Diaz on Thursday morning, February 3.