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Salinas shelter opens ahead of El Niño | Potential clemency for Monterey County murder cases

The 50-bed shelter will open its doors ahead of an expected aggressive El Niño winter. People will be housed at the Chinatown Navigation Center, which closed in April. Lisa Murphy is an assistant city manager for Salinas. "It's this massive El Niño that's coming through. People need shelter. So rather than take it down as planned we are reopening it just for this inclement weather shelter."

Salinas, CA · 2d
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New housing for Soledad teachers, school staff opens

SOLEDAD — Soledad Unified School District celebrated the grand opening of Santa Lucia Apartments last month, marking the completion of a 20-unit workforce housing development for district teachers and staff. The two-story apartment building, located at 183 Soledad St. in downtown Soledad, was funded through Measure N, the $13.75...

Soledad, CA · 13h
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When Fog Rolls Into Monterey, These 6 Restaurants Keep Fishermen Warm With Chowder And Coffee

Monterey fog has a way of sneaking in fast, turning a sunny harbor gray before lunch. On those damp days, a cup of hot clam chowder and a mug of coffee can make the whole wharf feel friendlier. This list covers six Monterey restaurants, from pier-side kitchens to a downtown...

Monterey, CA · 1d
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This Monterey Wharf Restaurant in California Pairs Clam Chowder Bread Bowls With Tomahawk Steak for Two

Some of the best meals in California hide behind plain front doors on busy waterfront walkways. You stroll past, smell something warm and creamy, and figure you will just grab a quick cup of soup. Then you sit down by a window, spot a seal bobbing in the water, and...

Monterey, CA · 1d
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New Marina Kai Apartments to offer lifeline for 23 people

A new Marina development will provide permanent housing and mental health support for 23 Monterey County residents. But with roughly 500 people already waiting for similar housing, the new units will meet only a fraction of the demand. Beneath a brilliant blue sky and surrounded by a growing neighborhood of model homes, officials gathered Nov. 10 to break ground on Marina Kai Apartments, a permanent supportive housing development for low-income adults with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Monterey County. "In our field we know that housing and mental health are deeply connected," said Fabricio Chombo, assistant bureau chief with the Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau, during the ceremony. "It's difficult to focus on recovery, maintain your health, or plan for the future when you are uncertain about where you'll be sleeping at night." More: Salinas bucks Monterey County trend with rise in homelessness The three-story development will contain 23 studio apartments for residents and a separate apartment for an on-site manager, along with laundry facilities, offices and meeting areas where supportive services can be provided. The approximately $17.6 million project replaces a two-story building containing four apartments that was demolished this year on

Monterey County, CA · 1d

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From South Salinas to the pro ring, Alex Esquivias takes next-level boxing punch.

At eight, Alejandro “Alex” Esquivias followed his older brother into a boxing gym. He went at first “just to mess around.” Eleven years later, the 19-year-old from South Salinas is preparing to step into the professional ring for the first time. Following a long amateur career...

Salinas, CA · 3d

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King City’s 5th annual Día de los Muertos celebration draws hundreds

KING CITY — Hundreds gathered in King City last Sunday for the fifth annual Día de los Muertos celebration, bringing together families, performers and community members to honor loved ones who have died through art, music, dance and cultural traditions. The Nov. 1 celebration began with a colorful...

King City, CA · 1d

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Local soccer player invited to Mexico City training camp, tourney

A Hollister youth will soon be leaving for a unique opportunity with Club America Nido of San Jose, getting to travel to Mexico City to train and participate in a soccer tournament. Roman Figueroa, a defensive left wing who has played soccer since he was five, has gone from playing...

Hollister, CA · 2d

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Central Coast Trades Show all about students

Claire Grissom may have summed it up best when she said, “If you can’t see it, you can’t dream it.”. As Director of Career and College Readiness for Hollister High, Grissom was talking about the different job opportunities available to students with or without a college degree.

Hollister, CA · 11h

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Salinas Union High School District to welcome two new board members.

The Salinas Union High School District had four of seven seats up for election this year: Areas 1, 3, 5 and 7. Only two areas, 3 and 7, were contested seats. In Area 3, Board President Nathalia Carrillo is seeking a second term but is trailing Brenda Contreras by 14 percent, or 550 votes. Contreras has secured 57 percent, or 2,221 votes, as of Nov. 10.

Salinas, CA · 1d

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Salinas officials report $9.7 million in homeless services spending, and look at more potential solutions.

The City of Salinas invested $9.7 million in homeless services during fiscal year 2025-26, focused on street outreach, crisis response, emergency shelter and housing programs, drawing from federal, state, local and regional sources. Community Development Analyst Karina Vazquez presented to the City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and said that “there’s no single solution” to homelessness.

Salinas, CA · 1d

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Polish influences and family traditions inspire a curated menu at Gromada.

When the first star appears in the sky on Christmas Eve, Polish people sit down to an elaborate 12-dish dinner that contains no meat dishes, but somehow manages to include several types of herring. The fish, the cabbage, wild mushrooms, pierogi and beet roots – these are the foods and flavors very dear to the hearts of Matt and Heather Zimny, owners of Gromada in Carmel Valley.

Carmel Valley, CA · 1d

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Ramco Enterprises invests in Salinas Soccer Complex expansion and future skate park.

Significant changes to the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex are underway with additional investment support from Ramco Enterprises, LP to support the expansion of the soccer complex. The changes include a new lighted grass soccer field and a future skate park. The place will be named Nate’s Skate Park in memory...

Salinas, CA · 2d

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Sports Roundup: Hollister flag football team makes big improvements

After a rough season last year, the Hollister flag football program is back on solid ground. The 2026 Balers finished in the middle of the league standings, were 10-12 overall and reached the Central Coast Section playoffs. The success came via a young team that jelled during the year and...

Hollister, CA · 1d

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A new composting project at ReGen Monterey aims to reduce odors and emissions.

For years, fall brings a familiar kind of smell in Marina. Sometimes it’s the essence of a hot, starchy vegetable wafting through the neighborhoods, sometimes it’s a water holding pond that turned septic. Over the years, Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado and County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew have hosted multiple town hall meetings to discuss the issue, which trends during fall and winter as wind patterns and temperatures trap the smells closer to the ground.

Marina, CA · 1d

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Letters to the Editor 11.12.26

Dismal data (“A look back at how candidates did at showing up to the polls in recent elections,” posted Nov. 3). Voting is a right and a responsibility. In our house we like to say, “Didn’t vote? Oh, well, then make sure to keep your pie hole shut!” — Maury Treleven | Gonzales.

Salinas, CA · 1d

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Pazzo’s offers an assortment of unique flavors alongside its affordable food and wine.

Passersby on Alvarado Street may have noticed the colorful new Italian cafe tucked into the Monterey Gallerie, Pazzo’s Italian Café. Alongside the splashes of radiant orange, blue, purple and pink paint, and strings of lights in the otherwise muted space, one takes note of the menu, with a range of classics like chicken marsala and pork shoulder brasato at head-scratchingly low prices.

Monterey, CA · 1d

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Hollister JV football team captures second straight league crown

The Hollister JV football team scored an average of 43.2 points while yielding just 14.5 in division games on their way to a second straight league championship. The Balers were 5-0-1 in Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gabilan Division play to claim the crown by a half game over Palma and other pursuers.

Hollister, CA · 16h

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Locals help shape safe streets at Hollister festival

About 300 people attended the free, family-friendly Safe Streets Action Plan – Vision Zero Community Festival in Hollister Oct. 24. The festival hosted by the City of Hollister brought together residents, local agencies, community organizations, businesses and food vendors to support community engagement around the city’s Safe Streets (SS4A) for All project.

Hollister, CA · 1d

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Wine industry caught between generations

California’s wine industry headed into 2026 with more uncertainty than at any point in the past two decades, according to experts. The USDA’s final Grape Crush Report, released in April, found that a structural reset is taking place for the state’s wine-grape industry. Wine‑grape acreage across the...

San Benito County, CA · 23h