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  SALINAS, California - Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on July 1 that on June 30, 2025, a jury found 52-year-old Erik Sanchez of Greenfield, guilty of battery. After the jury returned a guilty verdict, Sanchez pleaded no contest to 2 other open cases for violating the terms a protective order, vandalism, and resisting arrest. He also admitted a violation of his terms of probation in another case. On May 19, 2025, Sanchez was taken to the Monterey County Jail for booking following his violation of a protective order. While being held for booking, Sanchez attacked another person in a holding cell, grabbing and punching the victim. The entire incident was captured on surveillance video in the jail. Sanchez will be sentenced by Judge Pamela Butler on July 2, 2025. He faces a maximum sentence of just under 3 years on all cases.

  How did Monterey County's leading economic sector perform last year? The 2024 Crop and Livestock Report was released on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, by County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo. Overall gross production value was nearly $5 billion – a more than 14% increase from the previous year. Of note for this year: for the first time, a crop – strawberries - topped the billion- dollar valuation mark. The top four crops for 2024 are: 1. Strawberries (maintaining the top spot) with a gross production value of $1,039,220,000, a 15% increase from 2023. 2. Leaf lettuce, including Romaine and other leaf lettuce varieties, at $933,907,000 with an increase of 19% . 3. Head Lettuce at $596,602,000 with an increase of 21%. 4. Broccoli at $578,870,000 with a 23% increase. The 2024 season was characterized by more normal weather patterns that led to a more typical elongated growing season as compared to 2023. Increases in planted acreage and value, market demand for the high v...

  King City, Calif. — [July 1, 2025] — Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) is proud to announce the appointment of Emily Emery-Shea as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over a decade of financial leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Emily brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic planning, and operational excellence. Her deep expertise in hospital finance and commitment to community-based healthcare make her an ideal fit for the mission and vision of Mee Memorial. “Emily’s addition to the MMHS leadership team marks an important step forward," said Rena Salamacha, Chief Executive Officer. "Her extensive background with Critical Access Hospitals positions us well to enhance our financial resilience and long-term viability.” In her role as CFO, Emily will oversee financial strategy while advancing Mee Memorial's mission to serve the South County community. "I'm honored to join Mee Memorial at such a pivotal time," said Emery-S...

  The National Weather Service reports that the 2024-25 rain season came to an end on Monday night, June 30 and the King City area received 8.39 inches of precipitation. The NWS 2025-26 rain year starts on Tuesday, July 1.