Salinas Valley Tribune

06/18/2026

A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue.

A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported the animal near Pine Avenue.

06/18/2026

For the fifth consecutive year, Salinas Valley Health employees and community members came together during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month to support local families through the annual Diaper Drive in May.

Salinas Valley Health employees and community members came together to support local families through the annual Diaper Drive.

06/18/2026

Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Julie R. Culver.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Julie R. Culver. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the appointment June 2. “I am honored and humbled by the opportunit...

06/17/2026

Graduation day at Soledad High School brought thousands of people to Gene Martin Stadium bright and early Saturday morning for the 26th Annual Commencement.

Graduation day at Soledad High School brought thousands of people to Gene Martin Stadium Saturday morning for the 26th Annual Commencement.

06/17/2026

Sen. John Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17, recognizing the organization’s longstanding work expanding access to youth sports, recreation and wellness opportunities across the Salinas Valley.

Sen. John Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17.

06/17/2026

Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access appropriate care while preserving emergency resources for life-threatening situations.

Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access care.

06/17/2026

Funny Papers Again Column | Sometimes Pleasure Is Found in the Simple Things of Life

I have a clothesline. And that is fairly rare in this modern world of electronic labor-saving devices. In the house where I rent a room, there is a very good clothes washer and equally fine dryer, but when the sun is shining and the wind is blowing, I find hanging out a load of wash […]

06/17/2026

Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 17, 2026

🚧Hwy 1 traffic control planned south of Big Creek Bridge
🏛️King City adjusts City Hall hours due to staffing levels
📝Deadline nears for Soledad Youth Council applications
🇬🇭Hartnell hosts 6th annual Juneteenth celebration Thursday

Hwy 1 traffic control planned south of Big Creek Bridge MONTEREY COUNTY — Motorists traveling in both directions on Highway 1 south of Big Creek Bridge will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control beginning Wednesday, June 17, according to Caltrans. Traffic control will be in effect fr...

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Gonzales High School student Italia Hernandez recently placed first at the 12th Annual Migrant Education Program State Speech and Debate Tournament held in Monterey.

Gonzales High student Italia Hernandez placed first at the 12th Annual Migrant Education Program State Speech and Debate Tournament.