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On Saturday, April 30, 2022, at approximately 4:10 am officers from the King City Police Department with assistance of personnel from the Soledad Police Department, the Greenfield Police Department, and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of gunshots in the area of the 300 block of North San Lorenzo Street in King City. Officers made contact with an individual who reported when he arrived home that multiple suspects(s) began shooting at him. Although no victims were struck by the gunfire multiple vehicles and residences were. The victim advised when the gunfire stopped the suspect(s) fled the area in what is believed to be a darker color Honda travelling east on Collins. As the suspect vehicle fled the area the suspected vehicle encountered a patrol vehicle responding to the scene and attempted to ram it. The officer avoided the collision and attempted to apprehend the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The King City Police Department is requesting help from the co

Salinas, CA – April 29, 2022 – A skunk found on April 26 near the East Romie Lane area in the City of Salinas, has tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the second instance of wildlife testing positive for the rabies virus in the last week. On April 22, a Mexican Freetail Bat was also confirmed to be positive for rabies in the Chualar Canyon area in unincorporated Monterey County. Animal Services has investigated both incidents and determined that, while there was exposure to owned pets, there was no human exposure in either case. The Monterey County Health Department and Animal Services want to remind the public that there is a continuous presence of rabies in local wildlife, both in and out of city limits. In Monterey County, commonly seen skunks and bats are the most common species to test positive for the virus. a Domestic animals, including our own companion dogs and cats are at risk for rabies in Monterey County, including City of Salinas, which is why County

Effective immediately, the Paso Robles Police Activities League (PRPAL) is accepting applications for the Junior Giants Summer Baseball / Softball League. This is a non-competitive league open to boys and girls between the ages of 5-13 years of age. Junior Giants is divided into three leagues starting with T-Ball (5-7), Juniors (8-10), and Seniors 11-13. Baseball and Softball games will start Friday June, 17th, 2022. All games will be played in the evening hours between 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. at Barney Schwartz Park in Paso Robles. The Junior Giants league supplies a hat, jersey, and a glove to each player that they can keep at the conclusion of the season. The league also supplies the other necessary baseball equipment like balls, bats, gloves, and catcher’s equipment. The Junior Giants League is FREE of CHARGE for all participants! Players and Coaches should go to www.gojrgiants.org to register for Junior Giants. For more information, contact Paso Robles School Resource Officer Alex El

Weed Abatement Clearance Guide The following guidelines should be followed year-round when maintaining weeds and other combustible material on your property: • Clear lots by mowing or disking to a maximum height of 4 inches. This includes vegetation that may be green now but dries later. Remove all cuttings. • Clearance shall be a minimum of 50 feet in width at the perimeter of a parcel and from any roadway, 10 feet from any driveway, and a minimum of 100 feet around all structures. Abatement should not disturb the soil under oak trees. • Clear all dead leaves, weeds, brush, trees, and tree limbs. • Remove excess trash, wood, or other combustibles from the property. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services will begin seasonal weed abatement inspections and courtesy notifications on May 1. Those who do not properly remove weeds and combustible debris from their properties may have their property declared a nuisance and charged for weed abatement and administration fees.

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Season Passes to the 2022 California Mid-State Fair will be again offered through their “2-Fer Tuesday” promotion. The promotion begins during the week of May 1. During the month of May – on each Tuesday only – Season Passes to the 2022 California Mid-State Fair will be sold as follows: Buy one (1) Adult Season Pass for $70.00 and receive a second Adult Season Pass for free. Buy one (1) Child Season Pass at $35.00 and receive a second Child Season Pass for free. Season passes allow for entry into the 2022 Fair each of the twelve days. The Season Passes can be purchased at the California Mid-State Fair box office at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles, during our regular business hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, or online all day at www.MidStateFair.com. All ticket questions should be emailed to tickets@midstatefair.com. The 2022 California Mid-State Fair runs July 20 through July 31 and this year’s theme is “Fu

One person was killed as a result of a 2 vehicle collision that occurred at 11:15 am on Friday, April 29 on the 600 block of River Road outside of Chualar. The Monterey County Regional Fire District- Chualar Station and other agencies were on the scene to assist. The cause of the accident is unknown.

Nathan Cordoba was promoted on April 18, 2022 to Police Corporal with the Gonzales Police Department. Corporal Cordoba has 4 years of Law Enforcement experience and has served in the California National Guard for many years. Corporal Cordoba also serves as the School Resource Officer for all schools in the Gonzales School District.

MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, May 1 through Saturday, May 7. Highway 101: Arroyo Seco Road: May 3 – May 5 There will be full closure of the southbound off ramp of Highway 101 at Arroyo Seco Road for drainage cleaning work from 9 am to 3 pm. Highway 101: First Street: Long-Term There will be full closure of the northbound Highway 101 on and off ramps at First Street for paving operation work. Highway 101: Canal Street: Long-Term There will be full closures of the northbound Highway 101 on and off ramps at Canal Street for miscellaneous work. 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

A catalytic converter was reportedly stolen from a vehicle in Gonzales off of the 600 block of Rincon Road on Thursday, April 28 at 9:09 am. If anyone has any information about this theft they're asked to call the Gonzales Police Department at 831-675-5010.

WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, April 28 U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) voted for the bipartisan Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. This legislation will ensure that shipments of urgently needed weapons systems, ammunition, and military assistance arrive in Ukrainian hands faster and more efficiently. This Lend-Lease bill is a revival of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Lend-Lease policy enacted in March 1941, which helped win the second World War. The Senate passed the bill by a unanimous vote on April 6th, 2022, and it is headed to President Biden’s desk for signature. “The Ukrainians are righteously repelling the Russian military in its unjust invasion. However, they are also rapidly running out of the ammunition and armaments needed to continue defending their nation,” said Rep. Jimmy Panetta. “That’s why I voted for this legislation that will provide President Biden with authority to get weapons and ammo into Ukrainian hands as quic

On Saturday, April 30 from 6:30 am to 12 pm the Family and MWR team will be hosting the Youth Fishing Derby at the Del Venturi Reservoir at Fort Hunter Liggett, while the Coyote Spring Fest will be at the Mission Road Exit at Fort Hunter Liggett hapenning from 12 pm to 4 pm on April 30. So far there are 32 booths (and counting) registered for the Spring Fest ranging from food, snacks, refreshments, used household items, hand crafted items, non-profits and more. Make sure you stop by because they are going to have a great time! If you would like any additional information, please feel free to contact Bryan Lee-Ruiz at bryan.c.lee-ruiz.naf@army.mil or at (831) 386-3525.

Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated will be holding its monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, May 3 at 11:30 a.m. at King Kora Restaurant located at 611 Canal Street in King City. The guest speaker will be Stephanie Castro, candidate for Assembly District 29. She will discuss her campaign and qualifications for office in the Primary Election to be held on June 7. Everyone is welcome. For reservations and further information call (831) 385-1333 or e-mail karenleonhard@yahoo.com.

A catalytic converter was reportedly swiped from a vehicle in Greenfield off of Clinton Way on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:05 am. If anyone has any information about this theft they're asked to call the Greenfield Police Department at 831-674-5111.

A 1 vehicle accident happened outside of King City off of Peach Tree Road and Highway 198 at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, April 27. The Pine Canyon Fire Department along with CAL FIRE BEU and other agencies responded to assist. One person was injured and ended up being transported by Mercy Air to a local area hospital. Tha cause of the accident is unknown.

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The Central Coast Home Brewing Competition hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair and sponsored by Five Cities Water Systems and Doc’s Cellar is now accepting entries. The competition will take place in June and feature beer, ciders and perry’s made from both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The entries are separated into specific categories put out by the Beer Judge Certification Program. Chief Judge Ryan Foster will be putting together an extraordinary group of local judges for the annual competition. They will evaluate each entry according to aroma, appearance, and flavor to determine an overall conclusion. The registration period is now until Friday, June 3, 2022, and is $7 per entry. Register today at http://cmsfw.fairwire.com/ For more information, please visit our website. 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 SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for all four of their local squirrel species: Eastern Fox, Eastern Gray, Western Gray, the California Ground Squirrel. They currently have 11 baby squirrels in our compassionate, skilled care. Three Eastern Gray Squirrels were found in a gutter in Salinas, all down and debilitated. Once rescued and stabilized, they recovered. They are now fully weaned off formula and in a safe outdoor enclosure where they are acclimating to our climate and learning to forage for solid, natural foods. One Western Gray Squirrel was found on the Soberanes Canyon trail very cold, debilitated, and with blood in her nose and mouth. She was rushed to our Wildlife Center for care. She has stabilized and is still on formula feedings. Since squirrels thrive in groups, we took in another Western Gray Squirrel from a nearby wildlife center so they can grow and learn together. Five Eastern Fox Squirrels were found in dif

April 26, 2022 – Salinas, CA – The County of Monterey and the Board of Supervisors are announcing that, Charles McKee, County Administrative Officer, is retiring to start the next chapter of his life. McKee has served in local government for 31 years. Over the past 19 years with the County of Monterey, McKee has created a culture of mutual respect, collaboration and innovation within the County Administrative Office, the 27 county departments, the larger community and among stakeholders. In 2000, Mr. McKee left the Marin County Counsel’s Office to become County Counsel of Nevada County. McKee, served as Monterey County Counsel from 2003 to 2019, when he was selected by the Board of Supervisors to be the County Administrative Officer. Confirmed to the office on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, McKee was able to make a seamless transition to the County’s top office, as he brought a depth of knowledge of county issues and needs. “McKee is the type of leader that is passionate about team buil

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Tuesday, April 26 that the Honorable Mark E. Hood sentenced 49-year-old Gerardo Silva of Greenfield to 36 years in prison for committing 15 counts of a lewd act upon a child under 14 years old. All the offenses are violent felonies and are considered “strikes” under California’s Three Strikes law. Jane Doe 1 reported that Gerardo Silva, a family member had molested her on many occasions for several years. Jane Doe 1 was under 10 years old at the time the molests began. Jane Doe 1’s brave disclosure to law enforcement, many years after the crime occurred, resulted in 2 other victims disclosing abuse by Silva. Jane Doe 2 reported that Silva had molested her on one occasion when she was around 8 years old. Jane Doe 3 reported that Silva had molested her on several occasions when she was around 10 years old. According to research into sexual assault victim behavior, it is very common for victims to del

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Tuesday, April 26 that 27-year-old Clemente Martinez of Greenfield, pled no contest to felony driving under the influence and admitted 5 prior convictions. The current case is Martinez’s 6th conviction for driving under the influence since 2012. Martinez also pled no contest to impersonating a police officer. Martinez will receive a stipulated 2 year prison sentence. On March 6, 2022, at 3:16 a.m., after equipping his vehicle with flashing red and blue lights built into the grill, Martinez attempted to perform a traffic stop on an off-duty Monterey County Sheriff Sergeant. The off-duty sheriff initially yielded, but became suspicious when Martinez did not exit his vehicle. When Martinez abandoned the traffic stop and attempted to drive away the off-duty sergeant realized that Martinez was not operating a legitimate law enforcement vehicle and began to follow him. The Sergeant followed Martinez unti

According to the King City California Highway Patrol, an early morning car chase happened near King City and ended north of San Luis Obispo on Monday, April 25. The pursuit started at 12:51 am and ended at 1:36 am covering 75 miles of highway in 45 minutes. Calls came into law enforcement at about 12:45 am of a reckless driver heading southbound on Highway 101. King City CHP officers located the vehicle and attempted to pull the driver over, but when she didn't stop officers began a pursuit. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office assisted the CHP in following the driver who continued southbound along Highway 101 into San Luis Obispo County. The chase ended at Old Stagecoach Road north of San Luis Obispo when spike strips were placed in the road by officers which damaged the vehicle's tires and brought it to a stop. The King City CHP states that the elderly woman driving the vehicle who's name has not been released was experiencing a medical episode when she was operating

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that Journey has been confirmed to perform in concert on Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 pm. An opening act will be announced at a later date. The concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center. This will be the band’s fourth appearance at the Fair, having last performed eight years ago in 2014. Ticket prices for the show are $38, $58, $98 and $133 for Reserved seating and $133 for Pit/Standing section and will go on sale Friday, April 29, 2022, starting at 10:00 am online only at www.MidStateFair.com. One of the most legendary rock bands of all time, JOURNEY, will bring their spectacular live show to the Fair in Paso Robles this summer. The diamond-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ performance will include many of their global chart-topping hits, including "Don't Stop Believin”, "Any Way You Want It", "Faithfully", "Lights" and more

During the week of April 24 through April 30, 2022, crime victims and survivors and those who serve them, will join together across America to promote victims’ rights and services, and to educate communities about the devastating impact of crime on victims, neighborhoods, schools, and the nation as a whole. Since 1978, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office Victims of Crime Unit has worked diligently with victims of crime to ensure that they are aware of victim assistance and compensation programs that can help them cope with the aftermath of crime. In 2022, the unit provided over 17,000 mandated services to 3,000 new crime victims in Monterey County. The 2022 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week not only honors the victims of crime, but the many agencies that assist them as well. Please join members of the community in honoring victims of crime at the Monterey County Courthouse Courtyard, located at 142 W. Alisal Street, Salinas. The event will feature Monica Vasquez and Humbe

MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, April 24 through Saturday, April 30. Highway 101: First Street: Long-Term There will be full closure of the northbound Highway 101 on and off ramps at First Street for paving operation work. Highway 101: Canal Street: Long-Term There will be full closures of the northbound Highway 101 on and off ramps at Canal Street for miscellaneous work. 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.

One person was killed as a result of a fatal 1 vehicle wreck on Highway 101 southbound a half mile outside of Chualar at around 5:30 am on Friday morning, April 22. The CHP Monterey unit reports that a 45-year-old Hispanic male who's name has not been released was driving a Chevy Suburban and for unknown reasons his vehicle struck a concrete rail on Highway 101. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

The Coroner's Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 20 identified the body discovered beside the road of Highway 46 and Estrella Road in Whitley Gardens on Sunday, April 17 as 47-year-old Adrian Reyna of Wasco, CA. Deputies responded to that location and found the body approximately 5 miles from a vehicle thought to be associated with Reyna. No foul play is suspected. An autopsy is being conducted to determine manner and cause of death.

On Thursday, April 21 at 1:17 am the Pine Canyon Fire Department along with CAL FIRE BEU responded to a vegetation fire in the Salinas River bed outside of King City. Fire was contained to 1/2 acre. No one was injured. The cause of the fire is unknown.

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 21, 2022 On Thursday, May 19, 6-7 pm, the public is invited to enhance its reading experience by participating in a Zoom discussion of Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer. With only a yellowing photograph in hand, a young American man sets out with his grandfather, an old man haunted by memories of the war, a family dog named Sammy Davis Junior Junior, and Alexi, a young Ukrainian translator who speaks in sublimely butchered English, to find the woman who might or might not have saved his grandfather from the Nazis. “Although there's plenty of lyrical acrobatics here, with exquisite magic realism intermingling with Alexi's uproarious narration, it's the emotional depth of the characters that stands out. . . .” Booklist 2002 Registration is required for each participant. This title is available in various formats through the Black Gold Library System. For ages 16+. The Library is Monday-Friday 9-7 and Saturday 9-4. Curbside service is av

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition has released the results from the 2022 competition which featured premier oils produced across California. Rancho Azul y Oro Olive Farm (San Miguel) took home Best of Show Flavored. Cobram Estate (Woodland) Olivaia’s OLA (Lindsay) and Royal Oil (Menlo Park) took home the other 3 coveted Best of Show Robust, Delicate and Medium awards respectfully. “It was a good year for California olive oils especially the central coast,” says Chief Judge Paul Vossen. “It was nice to see so many different olive varietals being represented at the competition as blends and single cultivar oils”. All entries entered were also judged on their labels as part of the Central Coast Packaging and Design Competition. The oils were awarded for the best single bottle label, best series of labels, best packaging of a single bottle and best packaging of a series of bottles. Thank you to our chief judge Paul Vossen and cast of judges for another great comp

According to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, a body was discovered on Highway 46 near Estrella Road in Whitley Gardens at 3:30 pm on Sunday, April 17. SLO County Sheriff's Deputies state that the victim identified as an adult man was found 5 miles away from a vehicle they think is connected with him. The man's death does not appear to be suspicious and officials have not positively identified the body. An autopsy is planned for sometime during the week of April 17.

The CHP reports that 2 people were killed in a 2 vehicle wreck on Highway 101 near the Santa Barbara Road offramp in Atascadero on Saturday night, April 16. The crash happened at around 8 p.m. According to the CHP, smoke was seen coming from the vehicles, and two people were laying on the ground on the right side of the road. 21-year-old Felipe Gonzalez of Santa Maria was arrested after his Chevy Suburban smashed into a Chevy Cruze killing two passengers in the Cruze and sending three, including a 3-year-old child to a nearby hospital for treatment of major injuries, while Gonzalez picked up minor injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Washington, DC, On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 — Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) visited with Carmel Valley High School students participating in the SIFMA Foundation’s Capitol Hill Challenge program, underwritten by the Charles Schwab Foundation. This national 14-week financial education competition pairs individual members of Congress with public schools in every congressional district, equipping middle and high school students to become financially capable and civics minded. Rep. Panetta spoke with Carmel Valley High School’s student teams who are spending the semester managing a hypothetical $100,000 investment portfolio of listed stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and impact investments, learning about saving, investing, and the global capital markets. The competition uses the SIFMA Foundation’s curriculum-based Stock Market Game™, a financial education program that is proven to advance students’ performance on math and economics tests and improve students’ and teachers’ personal financial

According to the King City Police Department on April 18, a victim received a call from an unknown female suspect who identified herself as a detective with the King City PD on April 13. The caller ID indicated that the call came from the King City Police Department's main phone number. The female suspect told the victim that she was investigating a case involving identity theft and instructed the victim to withdraw all of her money from her bank account so that her identity could be cleared. The female suspect also instructed the victim to take her money to a local Bitcoin depot and deposit it into an account. The victim did as instructed only to learn that she had fallen victim to a scam. The King City Police Department reminds the community to be careful when receiving phone calls from any person or institution asking for personal information and or money. The King City PD will never ask community members to withdrawl or deposit money into any account. In addition, the King Ci

MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, April 17 through Saturday, April 23 – newest information is in red. Highway 101: First Street – Broadway: April 18 – April 21 There will be a full overnight closure of northbound 101 from First Street to Broadway for paving work from 9 pm to 5 am. Highway 101: First Street: Long-Term There will be full closure of the northbound Highway 101 on ramp at First Street for paving operation work. Highway 101: Canal Street: Long-Term There will be full closures of the northbound Highway 101 on ramp at Canal Street for miscellaneous work. 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 Stree

The Soledad Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 200 block of 8th Street in Soledad at 9:24 pm on Friday night, April 15. Multiple people called in to report of gunshots in the area, while another person called stating that he and his brother were shot. Upon arrival, officers found 3 victims who had been shot. 2 of the victims were determined to be dead, while the 3rd victim was trasported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas with gunshot wounds and is expected to survive. The Soledad PD was assisted by the Greenfield Police Department and the King City Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Brian Solis 831-223-2176 or Detective Juan Santiago at 831-223-5139. You can also call the Soledad Police Department at 831-223-5120 or anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact the WeTip hotline at 1-800-782-7463. Additional information will be released once it becomes available.

Kip Bowen has been promoted to Police Sergeant with the Gonzales Police Department effective April 4, 2022. Sergeant Bowen has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and has served the public as a Park Ranger, Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer prior to his appointment to Sergeant with the Gonzales Police Department. Sergeant Bowen finds his career to be exceptionally rewarding and embraces the long lasting connections he has made with members of the community he has served.

SALINAS, CA. (April 15, 2022) — The Center for Community Advocacy (CCA) has named Jose Garcia of Greenfield as its new Development Director. Garcia said in a recent interview that he was motivated to join CCA so he could have an impact on housing and homelessness in the area, a subject that has affected his own family’s life. As a young child growing up in Greenfield, Jose Garcia experienced firsthand not knowing where he and his family would live or have a true place to call home. He and his family lived, for a time, in a car, in a garage, at his grandmother’s house, and with other family members. But when he was 8, his mother and father obtained a house in 1997 through CHISPA, Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association, Inc., a private, nonprofit housing developer that builds and develops single-family homes and apartments for low- and moderate-income people in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Garcia has strong ties to CHISPA as a re

SALINAS, CA – On Friday, April 15 U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) returned from a weeklong official visit to several North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries. The trip was led by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and included a delegation of nine Republican and Democratic members of Congress. The members visited Germany, Denmark, Poland, and Greenland and met with European leaders, Ukrainian refugees, U.S. troops, and diplomatic personnel. The purpose of the trip was to demonstrate solidarity with our NATO partners and reinforce the commitment by the U.S. Congress to helping the Ukrainian people with humanitarian aid, providing armaments for the defense of Ukraine, and hindering the Russian government with the appropriate sanctions. “This past week, our bipartisan Congressional delegation reinforced the rock-solid commitment of the United States to the NATO alliance and the Ukrainian people in the face of the ongoing Russian aggression

PASO ROBLES, CA April 15, 2022 In May, Art in the Library will feature the creative expression of artist Linda Abbott Trapp, who finds her inspiration in nature, faith, love, and culture. “My abstract watercolor works express my joy in nature, interpersonal relations, being alive in this beautiful world, full of people who bring love and challenges into my life,” states Trapp. At one time a potter, weaver, and counselor, Trapp’s travels and work have exposed her to commonalities and rich traditions and ways to deal with challenges. “I have lived a long and fortunate life, with exposure to the best of many worlds. I want to bring hope and joy to others as well as to express gratitude for the opportunities and love I have been given,” Trapp adds. To learn more about Trapp’s work, check out lindaabbotttrapp.com. For more information about art displays in the library, visit prcity.com or call Don Rader, 805-237-3870. The Library is open Monday-Friday 9-7 and Saturday 9-4. Curbside service

After nearly 18 years as the City Manager in Gonzales Rene Mendez is stepping down to become the new City Manager in Watsonville. Mendez said that he's excited about this new opportunity and is most proud of the relationships he's built with people during his time working in the Gonzales community. Mendez also said that he's looking forward to the challenge that awaits him and one of the reasons why is due to the fact Watsonville is a little similar to Gonzales in some ways. Mendez will begin his new duties as the City Manager in Watsonville in July of 2022.

A 4 alarm fire that broke out at a Taylor Farms processing plant on Abbott Street in Salinas at around 7 pm on Wednesday evening, April 13 was contained sometime between 8 am and 10 am on Thursday morning, April 14, but fire crews stayed on the scene to monitor hot spots, while Hazmat teams were on site the rest of the day to assess any potential threats related to ammonia. An Evacuation Order was issued for an industrial area of South Salinas most of the morning and for over an hour during the afternoon impacting businesses, not residents, while a Shelter-in-Place Order was also put in place effecting for 35,000 people in South Salinas which included South of South Alisal Street to Spreckels Avenue and East of Main Street and Highway 68 to Hartnell Road before both were lifted by City Officials between 1 pm and 2 pm. Firefighters from the Salinas Fire Department and other agencies all over Monterey County responded to assist for numerous hours on Wednesday night and Thursday morning

A 1 vehicle crash happened on Highway 101 Southbound near the Hobson Avenue exit in the Greenfield area at 2:46 pm on Thursday, April 14. The CHP reports that the vehicle went out of control going down an embankment. Minor injuries were reported. The cause of the wreck is unknown.

According to the King City Police Department, Officers at around 11 pm on Thursday night, April 7 responded to the 400 block of Division Street for a carjacking incident that occurred. An investigation revealed that 2 victims were outside of their vehicle when they were approached by 3 to 4 armed suspects who demanded the victims' phones and keys. The victims turned over the property as ordered and the suspects fled the scene in the victims' vehicle along with the vehicle they arrived in prior to the robbery. The victims' phones were later located and abandoned in King City, while the victims' vehicle was located in Alameda County and recovered. 2 subjects were identified as possible suspects in this case. The investigation is ongoing. The King City Police Departments thanks the community for their assistance thus far and continued support. Anyone with further information about this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at 831-385-4848; Sergeant

From 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 Hartnell College will host a special version of the annual Ag Tech Summit – a half-day, in-person program called AgTechX Ed, in the Mainstage Theater on the Main Campus in Salinas (Center for Performing Arts, Building K, 411 Central Ave., Salinas). The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology has joined with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to focus on developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers. That closely aligns with Hartnell’s mission of meeting its communities’ educational and workforce needs. Media are welcome to attend. The Salinas Valley and its fresh produce industry are at the forefront of fundamental change in agricultural production, processing and packaging, all of which demand new strategies to meet evolving workforce needs. AgTechX Ed participants will hear from such local leaders as Josh Ruiz of Church Brothers, Tom Nunes of The Nunes Company and Ted Taylor of Taylor

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 15, 2022 The country of Ukraine is known for its beautiful traditional embroidery as well as its national flower, the sunflower. Gain a new appreciation of Ukrainian culture by creating a piece that celebrates both. Utilizing several stitching techniques, this sunflower embroidery piece is designed for intermediate embroiderers. To participate, register by Monday, May 9, then meetup on Zoom Thursday, May 26, 6:00-7:00 pm to share the results. Space is limited. Registration with Paso Robles City Library card is required for each participant. For ages 16+. For more information, contact Karen at 805-237-3870. The Library is open Monday-Friday 9-7 and Saturday 9-4. Curbside service is available during open hours. Call the library at 805-237-3870 or visit prcity.com/library and the Library Facebook and Instagram sites for more information.

The Greenfield Police Department reports that they've investigated recent incidents where teen boys were targeted in what is known as “sextortion.” Sextortion is a threat to expose a sexual image or video to extort the victim for money. Online predators will request to be friends with the victim. The predator will add the victim to social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. By doing so, the predator gathers information about the victim. The predator will turn the conversation sexual, and seduce the victim into sending nude images or videos. After, the predator will threaten to send the graphic images to the victims’ friends and family, in exchange for money in the form of a gift card. The Greenfield Police are urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of social media and online predators. Here are some steps to take if someone is a victim of sextortion: -Take and save screenshots of all evidence, including messages, images, videos, phone num