Salinas Valley Tribune

01/10/2026

A Monterey County judge sentenced Miguel Rubio, 42, of Greenfield, to 25 years in prison for committing three counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14.

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Miguel Rubio, 42, of Greenfield, to 25 years in prison for committing three counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14. “These offenses are serious and violent felonies and considered strikes under California’s Three Strikes law,” stated...

01/09/2026

The Tri-County Town Hall will take place on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Watsonville Center for the Arts.

CENTRAL COAST — Together with Santa Barbara-based facilitator Hannah Jacobson Blumenfeld, San Benito County Arts Council, Arts Council Santa Cruz County and Arts Council for Monterey County are key regional partners for the California Arts Council’s Creative Economies in Action: 2025 Statewide E...

01/09/2026

Worthy to Print Column | It Happened in an Instant

There is a lot of pain in the Worthy home today. I’m going to try and let you know what has been happening. I’m sure that I have told you in the past that my bride’s mother has been staying with us ever since Covid hit back in 2020. That is a challenge that I […]

01/09/2026

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 9, 2026: Lake Talk, New Goodwill Location, Aging grant

LAKE TALK KING CITY — A presentation titled “What’s Under the Lake?” is being offered Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the new King City History Center at 110 North Vanderhurst Ave. in King City. The public is invited. Patricia Ashe Woodfill with the San Antonio Valley Historical Associatio...

01/08/2026

Interim Inc. hosted its annual Winter Holiday Meal on Dec. 19 at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming clients and community members for a shared holiday meal rooted in connection, dignity and care.

SALINAS — Interim Inc. hosted its annual Winter Holiday Meal on Dec. 19 at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming clients and community members for a shared holiday meal rooted in connection, dignity and care. The event served individuals who regularly access services at OMNI, including ad...

01/08/2026

Monterey County Superior Court will be transitioning to a new case management system, eCourt, effective Jan. 20.

01/08/2026

Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the planned retirement of long-time President/CEO Dan Baldwin, who will step down in 2026 after a 16-year tenure.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the planned retirement of long-time President/CEO Dan Baldwin, who will step down in 2026 after a 16-year tenure. “It has been an honor to be part of the CFMC’s family,” Baldwin said. “Monterey County is blesse...

01/08/2026

2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: From infrastructure upgrades and housing progress to cultural milestones, education achievements and community celebrations, 2025 was a year of growth, resilience and reflection across the Salinas Valley.

From infrastructure upgrades and housing progress to cultural milestones, education achievements and community celebrations, 2025 was a year of growth, resilience and reflection across the Salinas Valley.  The following stories were selected by Tribune staff as the top news of the year, highlightin...

01/08/2026

Soledad High girls’ basketball team defeated King City 52-44 in the second day of the Ken Kline Basketball Tournament to finish with a 2-0 record.

Soledad High girls’ basketball team defeated King City 52-44 in the second day of the Ken Kline Basketball Tournament.

01/08/2026

Funny Papers Again Column | 2026: Clearing Out the Old and Dealing With the New

It is one week into the new year and I have been clearing out old notes on scratch paper and photos and videos from my cell phone, some of which will appear in this column while the rest either ends up in the waste basket or jettisoned to the ether. Call it a resolution, if […]

01/08/2026

The new laws, which started Jan. 1, lower prescription drug costs, increase oversight of large corporations, strengthen consumer and worker protections and protect California’s diverse communities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced new laws taking effect in 2026 that reflect California’s continued focus on key areas.

01/08/2026

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 7, 2026: Job Fairs, Community Center Opens, Butterfly Film and more

JOB FAIRS SALINAS — Start the year strong by launching a job search with Monterey County Works. Upcoming events include multiple employer job fairs and industry-specific recruitments at the Salinas Career Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and make a positive first impression, as em...