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SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- A 29-year-old Greenfield man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday for committing three counts of forcible rape and personally inflicting great bodily injury according to Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni. According to the DA's office, Adrian Rojas Sebastian will have to register as a sex offender for The post Greenfield man sentenced to 20 years in prison for forcible rape causing bodily injury, DA says appeared first on KION546.

GREENFIELD, Calif. – In a curious turn of events, a man dressed as an escaped convict was arrested by the Greenfield Police for possession of methamphetamine and multiple outstanding warrants.

GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s annual coat drive is underway, seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. Local resident Avelina Torres is spearheading the coat drive for the seventh year in a row, and once again she has partnered with the Greenfield police and fire departments on the collection project. Her daughter Valerie is also helping this year.

KING CITY — Greenfield Community Science Workshop will host a Bike Repair Workshop offering free tune-up and repair services on Saturday, Dec. 2, in King City. The workshop will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Antonio Park, 1245 Bedford Ave. Donations of used bikes will also be accepted at the event. In addition, there will be bikes available to fix and take for those without one. For more information, call 831-233-8335.

Mental health challenges for journalists have been well documented in recent years, but the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors and the Huck Boyd National Center for Community Media at Kansas State University set out to look at a particular subset: “community journalists, specifically small-town rural U.S. news workers” who live and work in “oft-forgotten communities.” A 2023 research paper analyzes the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on this group of journalists, with a focus on 155 small newspapers, with a circulation of 3,000 or less, in Georgia and South Dakota. Responding publishers gave a range of answers, some reporting that the pandemic – and its accompanying financial insecurity – impacted their and their staff’s mental health greatly. Others said it did not, with some dismissing Covid as a hoax, with one respondent writing that they put their “trust in God and do not let outside influences affect me.” The study findings also note that “seeking professional help in a small town can be a challenge because of a lack of resources and potential stigmas.”

In the middle of the holiday season, 14 families that live on 29 San Juan Road in Pajaro must find somewhere new to live in one of the country’s most expensive rental markets. On a rainy day in November, the concerned faces of adults are juxtaposed against the laughter...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has recently been made aware of a concerning scam that has targeted several residents in the community. “We’re taking this issue very seriously and want to make sure you have the information you need to stay safe,” the Department stated Nov. 14 on social media.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.281 , according to AAA.

DEL REY OAKS, Calif. — Police are looking for a second man connected to multiple storage unit burglaries after making one arrest already. Del Rey Oaks police said they arrested one person after serving a search warrant at a home in Soledad, Thursday. Police are asking for the public's...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto has announced the promotions of Commander Jason Smith to the rank of chief deputy and Sgt. Veronica Olguin to the rank of commander effective Nov. 18. “I spoke with both this morning about the expectation of leadership roles at their levels...

Monterey County is testing a new emergency alert system, Genesis Emergency Management System (GEMS), in Pajaro. The system aims to provide timely alerts during emergencies, with a focus on more precise targeting of areas. The county plans to transition to this system by year-end.

Discover how Monterey County is taking a stand against illegal dumping by considering an increase in fines. Learn about the current penalties and how they may change, as well as the potential for camera surveillance in problem areas. Stay tuned for updates from the Board of Supervisors.

Christmas on the Wharf Weekends through Dec. 23 | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm. Christmas on the Wharf features free weekend live entertainment including holiday musical performances such as choirs, youth dancers, a variety of singers, and Santa visits at his Santa House on the Wharf. Brighten The Harbor Lighted...

SALINAS VALLEY — With the high school volleyball season officially coming to end, it’s time to honor the young ladies of South Monterey County who had a great season with awards. In the Cypress Division, the Greenfield Bruins were the lone representative from South Monterey County. This year...

• A shooting occurred at El Torero Bar in Pajaro, California, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. • The shooter, Sergio Carranza Ramos, turned himself in to law enforcement less than 24 hours after the incident.

TOP COPS… In Squid’s undersea lair, sound moves faster than it does on land. Maybe that’s why Squid has been hearing for months about the impending departure of now-former Chief Deputy Jeff Hoyne from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, who has been out of the office since at least Aug. 26, when Squid first started asking. Since then, Jason Smith was filling in as acting chief deputy.

Somewhere between the shape of Monterey County today – a series of small cities that stand apart – and the shape of notorious suburban sprawl without space between, is a 365-page report by the staff of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Monterey County (LAFCO). Because the cities...

Get the latest update on Tuesday's evening forecast. Learn about the incoming precipitation, its impact on various regions including Santa Cruz County and Monterey, and how it might affect your morning commute. Also, get a recap of today's seasonable temperatures.

SOLEDAD — Partners For Peace recently celebrated the graduation of 27 Soledad seventh and eighth graders for its inaugural Step-Up Mentoring class at the Soledad Community Center. The Step-Up Mentoring program, held weekly from May to October 2023, made a profound impact on Soledad’s youth, equipping them with the...

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- $640,000 in federal funding has been secured to help the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) develop its Vision Zero Plan. TAMC said its goal is to put in measures that would reduce fatalities and injuries due to traffic collisions county-wide. “One fatality is too many. Let’s advocate for changes The post Federal funding secured for Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s “Vision Zero” plan appeared first on KION546.