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Residents demand transparency and urge Sheriff's Office to cease cooperation with ICE.
News

Residents demand transparency and urge Sheriff's Office to cease cooperation with ICE.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Jan 29, 2026

Per state law, law enforcement agencies that have provided any access to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement must offer an annual upda…

Soledad appoints a new chief of police.
News

Soledad appoints a new chief of police.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Jul 11, 2025

On July 9, the City of Soledad announced the appointment of Patrick Valenzuela as its new chief of police.

ICE agents arrest a Greenfield man at his home.
News

ICE agents arrest a Greenfield man at his home.

  • Sara Rubin
  • May 23, 2025

A Greenfield man was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at his home on a residential street on the morning of Thursda…

Teenager arrested for murder of a Salinas man during a 2024 Prunedale sideshow.
News

Teenager arrested for murder of a Salinas man during a 2024 Prunedale sideshow.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Mar 14, 2025

A 17-year-old Sacramento boy was arrested Wednesday, March 12 for the murder of a Salinas man during a November sideshow in Prunedale.

Big Sur Fire announces a new program to help residents take a proactive approach to wildfire readiness.
Opinion

Big Sur Fire announces a new program to help residents take a proactive approach to wildfire readiness.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Mar 6, 2025

Katie Rodriguez here, thinking about fire, and the nuance in answering the question of what it means to “be ready.”

Wildfire risk and mitigation efforts are top of mind for residents and leaders across the county.
News

Wildfire risk and mitigation efforts are top of mind for residents and leaders across the county.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Mar 6, 2025

As evidenced by the number of attendees at a community event called Wildfire Ready, wildfire is at the forefront of many Monterey County resid…

Sometimes, the line between protected speech and violence grows thin.
Local Spin | Opinion

Sometimes, the line between protected speech and violence grows thin.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Feb 27, 2025

If you participate in local government, odds are pretty good you’ve met Joe Cubbage. He regularly attends meetings and speaks up during public…

After decades of delays, the shovels have finally hit the dirt for the Pajaro River levee project.
Opinion

After decades of delays, the shovels have finally hit the dirt for the Pajaro River levee project.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Oct 2, 2024

Erik Chalhoub here. As a 20-year North County resident, a dozen of those covering the area for various outlets, I’ve heard all the talk and wi…

Seaside Police is preparing itself for the onslaught of illegal fireworks.
Newsletter

Seaside Police is preparing itself for the onslaught of illegal fireworks.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jun 14, 2024

If you live or work in Seaside, like I do, you may have heard something familiar at this time of year: explosions. 

Seaside’s second fire station takes a step toward construction with environmental documents.
News

Seaside’s second fire station takes a step toward construction with environmental documents.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Mar 28, 2024

When it was built in the 1970s, Seaside’s fire station on Broadway Avenue was situated in a central location, allowing for even response times…

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