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  Salinas, CA – Final certified results for the Monterey County November 8, 2022 Midterm General Election are available at  https://www.montereycountyelections.us/latest-election-results/. The final results showed a turnout of 49.34% of 209,045 registered voters.  For more information visit www.montereycountyelections.us.

  Salinas, CA — November 29, 2022 – Blue Zones Project® Monterey County today announced that Taylor Farms in Gonzales, CA has achieved designation as a Blue Zones Project Approved™ worksite. Taylor Farms now has completed the approval process at four of their facilities in Monterey County by implementing best practices to improve employee well-being. The Blue Zones Project celebrates this achievement and acknowledges the commitment Taylor Farms has towards improving well-being for both their employees and our community at large.      “Taylor Farms has been committed to the Blue Zones Project from the start,” said Amy Taylor, wellness consultant for Taylor Farms. “Supporting the community in developing healthy habits was something we wanted to implement at our facilities to ensure that our employees are working in an environment that empowers and improves their lifestyles. We are excited to have our employees engaged in this initiative and hope they will encourage others to be part of i

  According to the Soledad Police Department, Officers were called in on November 21 to a report of annoying messages between a 12-year-old child and 19-year-old Nathaniel Diaz. After looking over the information, the case was then sent over to the Soledad PD's Investigations Division to look over further. Soledad Police Detectives and a Forensic Interviewer from The Bates Eldridge Clinic at Natividad Medical Center spoke with the 12-year-old child and they determined that numerous sex crimes had taken place between the child and the suspect on several occasions in Soledad and in Greenfield. On Tuesday, November 29 Monterey County Superior Court issued a search warrant which was executed by the Soledad Police Department with the assistance of the Greenfield Police Department and the King City Police Department on the evening of November 29 on the 600 block of Madera Avenue in Greenfield. Family members were cooperative and assisted detectives with contacting the suspect who later t

  SALINAS, California - Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced on November 28 the appointment of Christopher Peuvrelle as assistant district attorney. Mr. Peuvrelle just successfully concluded the high-profile prosecution of Paul Flores for the murder of Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart in 1996. That case was tried in Monterey County because the court granted a change of venue motion. District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni said, “I am looking forward to having Chris Peuvrelle join my management team. He is respected for his legal abilities and leadership skills. He is well deserving of his appointment as assistant district attorney.” Mr. Peuvrelle, 41, will join an existing DA management team composed of Chief Assistant District Attorney Berkley Brannon and Assistant District Attorneys Marisol Mendez, Lana Nassoura, and Gregory Peterson. Peuvrelle has worked as a deputy district attorney at the San Luis Obispo County DA’s Office since April of 2017. During his tenure P

  MONTEREY COUNTY – The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), in partnership with the City of Greenfield, will host a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2022, to launch the “Greenfield Participatory Budgeting Election.”  The Town Hall meeting will be conducted in Spanish with English translations from 4:30-7:30 pm in the Greenfield Council Chambers, 599 El Camino Real, Greenfield.   Through the launch of the Greenfield Participatory Budgeting Election, community members will have the opportunity to learn about proposed Safe Routes to School projects designed to make it safer for kids and families to get to and from city schools, ask questions and cast their votes to help determine how to spend a budget of $250,000.   Votes can be cast onsite at the Town Hall meeting, online at: https://bit.ly/GreenfieldPB; or by taking a ballot and dropping it off at one of the following ballot drop-off sites before December 15th:   ·        Greenfield City Hall, 599 El Camino Real,

  A 2 vehicle crash happened on Highway 101 Southbound near the Lagomarsino Road exit about 4 to 5 miles north of King City at 1:48 pm on Tuesday, November 29. The King City CHP reports that a Mercedes Sedan rammed into a truck that was towing a trailer at a high rate of speed. The driver in the Mercedes was arrested for Felony DUI. 2 people in the Mercedes were injured, while 4 people in the truck also picked up injuries and were transported to a Hospital to be treated.  

  With the recent violence in South Monterey County, the Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit began investigating 35-year-old Francisco Galvan of Soledad. Detectives identified a house where Galvan was residing on the 200 block of 7th Street in the city of Soledad.   On Wednesday, November 16 detectives served a search warrant at the residence.  During the investigation, detectives located numerous firearms, a large amount methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, counterfeit M30 pills believed to contain fentanyl and money. Galvan was arrested and booked into the Monterey County jail on gang, weapon and drug violations.

  The Greenfield Police Department reports that 20-year-old Guillermo Becerra was arrested at 9:08 pm on Monday night, November 28 off of Southbound Highway 101 for a Vehicle Pursuit and Possession of a Loaded Firearm following an Armed Carjacking incident that happened in the City of Salinas. 

  On Sunday night, November 27 at about 8:30 P.M., patrol officers contacted Uriel Medina near the intersection of 7th Street and Oak Avenue in Greenfield. Medina was a known gang associate with a criminal history that included robbery. As the officers attempted to detain Medina and conduct a pat-down search, Medina fled on his bicycle.  The first officer tased Medina, while the second officer ran after and tackled Medina. Medina fought and resisted the officers, and he was ultimately taken into custody.  During the search of Medina, officers found a loaded .40 caliber Glock 27 “ghost gun” in his waistband.  Medina was evaluated and cleared by medical staff, and he was transported to the Monterey County Jail for firearm related charges, resisting arrest, and assault on a police officer. 

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures on Highway 101 for South Monterey County from Sunday, November 27 through Saturday, December 3.  Highway 101:  Soledad Overhead: November 29 – December 2 There will alternating lane closure and full closure of the off ramp along northbound Highway 101 at the Soledad Overhead for striping operation work from 6 am to 9 pm. Highway 101: Jolon Road (Bradley) – Alvarado/San Bernardo: November 29 There will be one lane closures along northbound Highway 101 between Jolon Road in Bradley at postmile 12.9 and Alvarado/San Bernardo at postmile 13.2 for tree work along the highway from 9 am to 3 pm. Highway 101: Wild Horse Road : November 28 - November 30 There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of northbound and southbound Highway 101 at Wild Horse Road for paving work from 8 am to 6 pm. Highway 101: Broadway Street: Long - Term There will be full closure of the off ramp of southbound Highway 101 at Broadway Street

  The CHP in King City and throughout the state of California will be kicking off a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 27.  During the MEP, all available CHP officers will be on patrol, looking for unsafe driving practices, including seat belt violations, speeding, distracted driving, and signs of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.   Proper seat belt use is the most effective way to save lives in the event of a crash.  Everyone in the vehicle should be safely secured before even starting the car, including children being in the correct child safety seats.    Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel times of the year.  For that reason, extra care is warranted. All available CHP officers will be out helping to assure safe travel and to provide assistance to motorists in need.   During the 2021 Thanksgiving MEP, 42 people died on the roa

  The Greenfield Police Department recently announced that it has been awarded $56,155 from the Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program, which will be used for enforcement and education of illegal sales of tobacco to minors.  As part of the grant, students at Greenfield High School will work closely with the Greenfield PD on creating educational public safety videos and flyers on the dangers and risks for youth who use tobacco.  The safety and health of youth is a top priority, and it is the Greenfield Police Department's goal to educate, enforce, and prevent the illegal sales of tobacco to youth in the community they serve. 

  King City, Calif. – Millions of people will be traveling to visit friends and family over the holidays. The King City Police Department encourages everyone to celebrate safely and have a holiday game plan that includes a designated sober driver. During the pre-Christmas and New Year’s holiday season Nov. 28-Dec. 13, the King City Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. “We want everyone to enjoy the holidays and be safe,” said Sergeant Anthony Shaw. “If you plan to go out and celebrate, make sure you plan ahead and find a safe, sober ride home because driving impaired should never be an option.” Drunk driving is a problem on our nation’s roads every day, but it’s more prevalent during the holidays. During the 2016-2020 December months, there were more than 4,400 people killed in drunk-driving- related crashes. The King City Police Department reminds drivers that a “DUI Doesn’t Just

  PASO ROBLES, CA – What better way to close out 2022 than by joining the Paso Robles Library Book Group? December’s selected title, Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child, will be discussed on Thursday, December 15, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room. New participants are encouraged to attend. In this magical debut, a couple's lives are changed forever by the arrival of a little girl, wild and secretive, on their snowy doorstep. As they struggle to understand this child who could have stepped from the pages of a fairy tale, they come to love her as their own daughter. But things are rarely as they appear and what they eventually learn about her will transform all of them. This title is available in various formats through the catalog. Registration is required for each participant. Group registrations cannot be processed. For ages 16+. The Library is 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 site

  Monterey County Sheriff-Elect Tina Nieto on Monday, November 21 announced her management team which includes Del Rey Oaks Police Chief Jeff Hoyne and current King City Police Chief Keith Boyd. Hoyne is going to be a Chief Deputy of the County Sheriff's Office, while Boyd will become Sheriff-Elect Nieto’s undersheriff. Police Chief Boyd has been with the King City PD for 3 1/2 years. Police Chief Boyd begins his new duties as Monterey County undersheriff in early January of 2023.  

  King City, Calif. – As millions of families throughout the state hit the road to visit friends and family this Thanksgiving holiday, the King City Police Department reminds drivers and passengers the importance of wearing a seat belt, and the potentially deadly consequences of not buckling up. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year. According to AAA, 54.6 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving holiday, up 1.5% from 2021. With more cars on the road, the chances of being involved in a crash go up, and a seat belt is the best defense. “Regardless of how far you are going for Thanksgiving, we want everyone to get to their destinations safely and enjoy the holiday,” Sergeant Anthony Shaw said. “Wearing a seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in the event of a crash. It’s critical that drivers and passengers buckle up, every trip, every time.” During the 2020 Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcem

  MONTEREY COUNTY – A construction project to rehabilitate the US 101 mainline and ramps and to perform a seismic retrofit and widening on the Salinas River Bridge near King City continues, with an upcoming closure of the southbound US 101 offramp at Broadway St.   Starting Monday Nov. 28, travelers will encounter a closure of the southbound US 101 offramp at Broadway St. This closure is expected to be in place through Dec. 30.   A detour will be available.   Travelers on southbound US 101 will be directed to continue past Broadway and take the Canal St. exit. Travelers will then make a left on Canal St. to reach Broadway.   Message and directional signs will be in place to direct travelers.   Travelers can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.   Additionally, the US 101 northbound on and offramps at Jolon Rd. were reopened to travelers on Thursday Nov. 17.   The contractor for this $78 million construction project is OHL, USA of Irvine, CA.  This project is expected to be completed at th

KING CITY, Calif., — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has announced the winners of its student poster contest organized to celebrate National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 17. Open to all South Monterey County public and private school students from kindergarten to 12th grade, the contest centered around NRHD’s 2022 theme “Driving Change: Going the Extra Mile.”   Prizes were awarded for first $250, second $150 and third place$100, judged on their positive visual message and the way they illustrated the theme. First prize went to the King City High School classroom students Alejandra Rojas and Elizabeth Garcia. Their vivid poster shows an airplane flying over agricultural fields, a banner trailing behind that reads “National Rural Health Day.” Medical professionals stand next to a vineyard and a tractor with a caption reading “Driving Change. Going the Extra Mile.” The second-place poster winner Ellise Faith Capuno who is an 11th grader. Her poster focuses on the human eye, the i

  Skip the crowded malls and give yourself the gift of unconditional love during the SPCA’s Black Friday Adoption Event on November 25.  During the event, adopters can Pick Their Price on all adoptable pets in our shelter. That’s right, every single adoptable pet is ready and waiting to love you forever.  SPCA Monterey County is located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.  Adoption hours are 11-5 daily. SPCA adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification, vaccinations, SPCA ID tag, a health evaluation, and more. Regular adoption fees range from $35 to $290.  We recommend arriving early - no holds will be available during the event.  For more information, please call The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or www.Facebook.com/SPCAmc.  Visit www.SPCAmc.org to view adoptable pets!  What:   Black Friday SPCA Adoption Event Pick Your Price on all pets! When:        Friday, November 25. Adoption hours are 11-5 Where:     

  Monterey County Behavioral Health is in the community program planning process for the upcoming MHSA 3-Year Plan. They are conducting a behavioral health needs assessment and they would like your input. The information gathered through these surveys will help guide Monterey County Behavioral Health in the development of the Mental Health Services Act Plan for Monterey County.   They would like to hear from you as your opinion is valuable to improve and expand services. Your name is not asked on the survey, and no one will be able to identify your answers. The survey is expected to take 5-10 minutes to complete.   The survey is located at the following link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6994117/MCBH-Needs-Assessment-Community-Survey-2022   Thank you in advance for taking this brief and important survey. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lois Ritter at lritter@evalcorp.com.

  Recently, the Investigations Division became aware of a sex offender who was registering as a transient with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office but appeared to be living in the city of Soledad. The Sheriff’s Office S.A.F.E. team started an investigation at that time into 56-year-old Brent Van Foresee of Soledad. The investigation revealed Foresee was not living as a transient, but was living on the 900 block of Las Flores Street in the city of Soledad.  During the week of November 13 S.A.F.E. team members along with additional members of the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division arrested Foresee, and served a search warrant at his residence. Initially, Foresee attempted to flee from detectives. However, he was quickly caught and arrested without incident. The search of Foresee’s residence revealed a large amount of evidence proving Foresee lived at the residence. Foresee was booked into the Monterey County Jail for failing to register as a sex offender and providing false inform

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for South Monterey County from Sunday, November 20 through Saturday, November 26.  Highway 101: NB First Street: November 21 - November 22 There will be full closure of the on ramp of northbound Highway 101 at First Street for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: NB Jolon Road: November 21 - November 22 There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of northbound Highway 101 at Jolon Road for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: SB Canal Street: November 21 - November 22 There will be full closure of the on ramp of southbound Highway 101 at Canal Street for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Teague Avenue – Jolon Road (Southbound): November 21 - November 22 There will be one lane closures along southbound Highway 101 between Teague Avenue and southbound Jolon Road for median barrier work along the highway from 4 am to 3 pm. Highway 101: Front Street: Long-Term One lan

  Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Mee Memorial Healthcare System, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, and the Monterey County Health Department urge all residents to act now to protect themselves and their families against respiratory viruses circulating this holiday season, including influenza (“flu”), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). An early wave of RSV and influenza activity in California has led to increased hospitalizations among children in many places across the state, placing stress on the healthcare system.  Monterey County hospitals are not Pediatric Intensive Care Unit hospitals and are working with regional hospitals to transfer critical care pediatric patients. These critical care hospitals are also near capacity.  In at least two Monterey County hospitals, the number of pediatric patients with respiratory symptoms visiting the Emergency Departments has more than doubled. Local hospitals and the Health Department ask f

  The Greenfield Police Department reports that on Wednesday night, November 16 just after 8:00 P.M., a victim called 911 to report he had been carjacked. The victim was seated in his car at a Fastrip Gas Station when he was approached by 2 males with a firearm. The suspects stole the vehicle and drove away. Officers alerted all Monterey County agencies with the stolen vehicle information, and at about 10:30 P.M., a Salinas police officer spotted the vehicle in Salinas. After a brief vehicle pursuit and then foot pursuit, all 4 suspects were apprehended. The driver was identified as 20-year-old Oswaldo Galindo of Greenfield, the front passenger arrested was 19-year-old Jacinto Diaz of Greenfield, while the 2 rear passengers taken into custody were 19-year-old Ivan Martinez of Greenfield, and his brother 21-year-old Omar Martinez of Greenfield. Salinas Police Officers recovered a firearm and some of the victim’s property. All four males were transported to the Monterey County Jail on nu

  On November 15, 2022, at 7 pm the King City Police Department responded to a report of multiple shots heard in the area of the 500 Block of North Second Street. Upon arrival KCPD Officers located over 20 spent shell casings and multiple vehicles that sustained bullet impacts. The area was canvassed for suspects, victims, and witnesses. No victims were located. The King City Police Department is requesting assistance from the Community that they review of their home and or business surveillance systems for any suspicious activity 30 minutes prior to and 30 minutes after 7 pm on November 15. If you think it is relevant or have a concern about something that your video captured do not hesitate to contact the King City Police Department so an officer can review the footage. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Sergeant Anthony Shaw at (831)386-5996 ashaw@kingcity.com ; or the We Tip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous.

  On Tuesday, November 15 Bail Bond Agents from the bay area tracked a wanted subject, Alejandro Otero, to a residence on West Street in Soledad. They were able to safely apprehend him and secure a loaded firearm he was in possession of.  Officers responded and took custody of Otero and the firearm. He was booked and transported to the Monterey County Jail for active warrants and firearm charges.

  On Monday, November 14 at approximately 12:00 PM, officers from the King City Police Department were dispatched to 415 Pearl Street on a report of a minor (9-year-old victim) in possession of a controlled substance. The investigation revealed that the victim located a small amount of a controlled substance in his jacket pocket. The victim did not know how the substance got into his pocket. Later on that day at 5 pm, officers contacted 35-year-old Elisa Marie Sanchez of King City who admitted to wearing the victim’s jacket and putting the controlled substance in the pocket. Sanchez was placed under arrest for child endangerment and was booked into the Monterey County Jail. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact King City Police Department Sergeant Josh Partida at 831-386-5988 or jpartida@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800- 78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous. On Monday, November 14 at approximately 3:30 PM, officers from t

  Salinas, Calif. – Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will have a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases through a $602,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). “Impaired driving continues to be is a growing problem for Monterey County. Drivers under the influence of alcohol, cannabis or drugs pose a deadly threat to us all,” Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said. “This program allows us to dedicate two prosecutors to focus specifically on holding those who decide to drive impaired accountable for their dangerous actions and to outreach and educate young drivers in an effort to prevent these tragedies from occurring.” The specialized prosecution team will also partner with the statewide Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Training Program (TSRP) to provide training to other prosecutors and investigators, as well as collaborate with law enforcement agencies on best practices handling and managin

  Hours and days are changing for the state supported community COVID-19 testing sites. The demand for testing has decreased as more of the population of Monterey County has received COVID-19 vaccinations and access to home testing has increased. The California Department of Public Health’s Testing Task Force reviews the usage of the testing sites on a regular basis and made recommendations for the reduction in hours and days. Testing continues to be an important part of the COVID-19 response as there continues to be new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. If future changes in case numbers necessitate the need for more testing opportunities, the hours and days of operation can be increased to meet the demand. Due to the decrease in usage, beginning the week of Monday, November 14th, the following changes will take effect:     Salinas testing site at the Sherwood Hall will be open Friday through Sunday, Noon to 8 pm.     Soledad testing site at the Soledad Library will be open Wednesda

  The County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities and Parks is changing warning signs at Lake San Antonio from “DANGER” to “CAUTION” regarding blue-green algae in lake waters. Test results in August and September of 2022 showed lake water contained Cyanotoxins, toxins produced by blue-green algae and prompted danger warnings. Results from additional testing done in mid-October show Cyanotoxins remain but in reduced amounts, allowing the Danger posting at the lake to be downgraded to Caution. The more favorable results allow visitors to have more, but still limited, use of lake waters. Here are recommendations for lake use under the “Caution” posting: • Stay away from algae and scum in the water. • Keep children away from algae in the water or on the shore • Do not let pets and other animals drink or go into the water or eat scum on the shore. • For fish caught here, throw away guts and clean fillets with tap water or bottled water before cooking. • Do not use this water for drinking or

  A truck transporting produce caught fire on Highway 101 Northbound south of Gonzales sometime between 6 am and 8 am on Saturday, November 12. The #2 lane was shutdown for undetermined amount of time to cleanup the mess on the side of the highway. No injuries were reported. 

  (SACRAMENTO, CA) – On Thursday, November 10 the Assembly Democratic Caucus voted unanimously to elect Assemblymember Robert Rivas as the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly. Rivas is now the Speaker-Designee and will assume the role of the Speaker’s office on June 30, 2023.  Speaker Designee of the California State Assembly Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas): “I am honored that my Democratic colleagues have instilled their trust in me to lead the Assembly. I would like to thank Speaker Rendon and my colleagues and I am humbled by this opportunity. As the grandson of immigrant farmworkers, I hope to ensure the door of opportunity that was available to my family remains open for future generations. I look forward to working with Speaker Rendon to ensure this is a seamless and productive transition. The 40 million California residents we represent deserve nothing less.”

  SALINAS, CA — Monterey County Elections will conduct the one percent manual tally for the November 8, 2022, General Election. Random selection of batches begins at 9:00 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2022. The 1% Manual Tally begins Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Observers are welcome to view the random selection process and the manual tally at the Monterey County Elections Department located at 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, in Salinas. For more information go online to www.MontereyCountyElections.us or call (831) 796-1499. Results from this year's Midterm State General Election in Monterey County will be certified no later than December 8, 2022.

  MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures in South Monterey County from Sunday, November 13 through Saturday, November 19.  Highway 101:  Soledad Prison: November 16 There will one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 at Soledad Prison for emergency road work   from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Highway 101: State Route 146: November 14 - November 18 There will be full closure of the off ramp of southbound Highway 101 at State Route 146 for bridge work from 8 pm to 6 am. Highway 101: Broadway Street : November 14 - November 17 There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of southbound Highway 101 at Broadway Street for grinding and paving work from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: Broadway (Northbound) – Jolon Road (Northbound): November 15 - November 18 There will be one lane closures along northbound Highway 101 between Broadway and Jolon Road for median barrier work along the highway from 8 am to 4 pm. Highway 101: NB First Street: November 14 - November 17 The

  Pinnacles National Park will be free for visitors on Friday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Pinnacles National Park is partnering with the rest of the National Parks Service by providing free admission for the holiday. Anyone, regardless of their veteran status, can enter any National Park free of charge on Friday, November 11. The West Gate at Pinnacles National Park opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m, while the East Side Entrance at Pinnacles has 24-hour access to trails.

  According to the Soledad Police Department, while on patrol on Wednesday night, November 9 K-9 Officer Ambriz conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations. While on the stop, the driver identified as Modesto Merino out of Greenfield failed to provide his true name to the Officers. However, Soledad Police Officers were able to identify him, found that he was unlicensed, and took him into custody. While getting ready to inventory and tow the vehicle, K-9 Officer Ambriz's partner Koda found a loaded, unserialized firearm and ammunition in the vehicle. Merino was booked into the Monterey County Jail on weapons and vehicle code violations.

  PASO ROBLES – On Wednesday night, November 9 at around 6:10 pm, the Paso Robles Police Department received a call of shots heard near 80 Cary Street. Officers canvassed the area and located six shell casings in the street, but it appeared that any suspect(s) or possible victim(s) fled the scene. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and identified two involved vehicles. One vehicle was later located on the 3300 block of Spring Street. Detectives served a search warrant on an apartment building and recovered evidence which may be connected to the shooting. At this time, it is believed nobody was injured or hit by gunfire. There have been no arrests, but there are several persons of interest under investigation. 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 or persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers' 24-hour hotline at 805-549-STOP or by textin

SALINAS, CA, November 9, 2022 – The California Rodeo Salinas commemorates each rodeo with a custom poster. This year President Fred Hooker chose a classic rodeo event and an artist who was commissioned by the California Rodeo Association for the first time. The 2023 poster features saddle bronc rider Wyatt Casper on Calgary Stampede’s horse W- 16 Wild Cherry, at the 2021 California Rodeo Salinas.  A photograph taken by Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association photographer Phil Doyle was used as inspiration for the watercolor painting by western artist Teal Blake.   Blake, who has been painting professionally since 2005, grew up in Montana, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by ranching country. Growing up in his father’s studio looking at C.M. Russell paintings and reading Will James books inspired him to pick up a pencil and start capturing his own visions of cowboys and the American West. He has always liked to show what makes the traditional West: cowboys not alwa