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 (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Mid-State Fair is excited to announce that legendary guitarist Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles, will perform on Friday, July 25, 2025. The special event, An Evening of Music and Wine with Don Felder, will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series. Tickets for this highly anticipated show will go on sale Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM on the Fair’s official website, www.MidStateFair.com. The ticket prices are $40 (grandstand) and $70 (Golden Circle). New this year: The California Mid-State Fair has partnered with Ticketmaster! Fans can now use their Ticketmaster accounts to purchase tickets. Visit www.MidStateFair.com, click “Buy Tickets,” and you will be directed to the purchasing page! Ticket Tips: Arrive 10 minutes early and complete these steps before the sale begins: • Sign in to your account in advance to speed up your purchase later. • Check that your ...

  SACRAMENTO— California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas hosted a delegation of Mayors, Councilmembers, and County Supervisors from Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties for a full day of state legislative activities in Sacramento on Wednesday, April 9. During the visit to the State Capitol district leaders heard remarks from Speaker Rivas and had the opportunity to meet with key legislative policy committee chairs and staff. “I remember when I first came to Sacramento, how isolating it felt. My colleagues didn’t know much about the Central Coast or the diverse communities that we all represent. The staff didn’t know much about the region and, as a result, didn’t understand the unique issues that mattered most to the people we represent,” said Speaker Robert Rivas. “That’s why it was so important for me and my team to bring together the leaders from my district for a full day of engagement and learning, because their voices matter.” Speaker Rivas was a San ...

  APRIL 8, 2025 SOLEDAD, CA – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an alleged homicide of incarcerated person 36-year-old Joseph Mendoza which occurred on Tuesday night, April 8, 2025, at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad. At approximately 5:39 p.m., staff observed incarcerated persons 30-year-old Edgar Frayre and 32-year-old Nicolas Young attacking Joseph Mendoza with improvised weapons on the dayroom floor in Facility C. Staff immediately responded and issued several verbal commands to stop, which were ignored. Staff then deployed multiple less-than-lethal use-of-force options, which ultimately quelled the incident. Frayre and Young were secured in handcuffs. Medical aid was initiated for Mendoza; however, he was pronounced deceased at 6:10 p.m. Medical evaluations were conducted on Frayre and Young, and no serious injuries were reported. Frayre and Young have been placed in restricted housing pending an investigat...

  SPCA Monterey County still has space available for cats in their upcoming free spay/neuter clinics in South Monterey County. These free clinics for South County residents are sponsored by our friends at Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by SPCA Monterey County’s veterinary team. This is in addition to our low-cost Veterinary Clinic at the SPCA, available by appointment Monday through Friday every week, which spays and neuters over 8,000 animals every year and offers free feral cat surgeries year-round.  These free mobile clinics have spots left for feral and friendly cats located in South Monterey County, from Chualar south to the county lines (all dog appointments are currently full). As always, our affordable Veterinary Clinic at the SPCA remains open to all Monterey County residents.  Our upcoming free surgeries in South Monterey County include:     Wednesday, April 16: Soledad - Soledad Lions Club, 161 Park St.     Wednesday, April 23: K...

  SALINAS, CA, April 8, 2025 – The California Rodeo Salinas’ Hall of Fame was established in 2010 during the centennial celebration of the largest professional rodeo in the state. The Hall honors performers, contestants, volunteers, livestock, and others who have had a profound impact on the California Rodeo Salinas over the years. “The Hall of Fame is a vital part of preserving the rich history of the California Rodeo Salinas. Each of these inductees has left an unforgettable mark on our organization, and we’re proud to honor their legacy,” said Warren Wayland, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, and a Past President of the California Rodeo Salinas. The 2025 inductees are: Ace Berry – Contestant Bobby Christensen, Jr. – Personnel The Jesus Esparza Family – Notable Fred McCargar – Staff Bruce Taylor – Contributor & Supporter The bi-annual Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon will take place on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on the Mike Storm Director’s Patio...

  SALINAS, California - Please join members of our community in honoring victims of crime on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Monterey County Courthouse courtyard, located at 142 W. Alisal Street, Salinas. The event will feature Maria Alcantar as our Inspirational Speaker. She is the mother of Azahel Cruz, an innocent 6-year-old child who was murdered in 2010 resulting from gang violence. Additionally, the ceremony will invite survivors to announce the names of their loved ones lost to homicide. Doves will be released in memory of all victims of crime. A special video presentation honoring victims of homicide in Monterey County will also be available on our Facebook page at https//www.facebook.com/montereyda. During the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, crime victims, survivors, and those who serve them will join across the United States to promote victims’ rights and services, and to educate our communities about the devastating impact crime has on victims, neighborhoods, scho...

  The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Re-Entry Resource Center. The event will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday April 8, 2025, at the Monterey County Jail located at 1410 Natividad Road in Salinas, California. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is constructing a Re-entry Resource Center at the Monterey County Jail site that will provide essential services to individuals transitioning from incarceration, helping them reintegrate into the community by offering resources such as employment training, counseling, housing support, and legal assistance. This is a key part of our commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and reducing recidivism rates within out community. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $5,000,000 in CalAIM JI Grant Round 3 funds. An additional $1.66 million dollars has been allocated and approved as part of the FY 2024-2025 approved budget to help complete this project. Construction on the Monter...