Sons of Italy Monterey Lodge has awarded $1,000 scholarships to the following graduating high school students: Lillian Consiglio, George Laiolo, Aaron Miller, Steven Piña and...

When the judge called to ask about a "blind trust" I was surprised — revocable or living trusts are discussed every day, but the term "blind trust" is less common.

The items on the Greenfield City Council agenda are not exactly controversial, but in these days of heightened political animosity, just about anything draws a healthy crowd to its...

Sometimes even big shots rely on the kindness of strangers. In the case of media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner, turning the Atlanta Braves into a powerhouse ball club and owning...

The Salinas Fire Department dealt Saturday with 10 fires that apparently were intentionally set, including one at Natividad Creek Park, where three arson fires were ignited Friday. ...

An unfair battle of wits took place Saturday on the grasslands of Fort Ord National Monument, where 1,400 sheep were moved with startling efficiency by a small pack of border collies...

Among the issues looming large in the race between Supervisor Dave Potter and challengers Marc Del Piero and Carmelita Garcia is the proposed Monterey Downs development at Fort Ord and...

COUNTY Collins files suit against county Former county water board member Steve Collins has filed suit against Monterey County and all five supervisors, alleging the board defrauded...

Arson is the suspected cause of three separate grass fires that were started within a few minutes of each other in the Natividad Creek Park area of Salinas about noon Friday. Salinas...

There are differences this year about the congressional race on the Central Coast. The district, represented since 1993 by Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, has a new name — or number....

Monterey County planners are poised to allow the removal of seven of nearly 200 landmark black walnut trees that line both sides of Spreckels Boulevard.

Money is flowing freely in the 4th District supervisorial race, where incumbent Jane Parker and challenger Byrl Smith have combined to spend nearly $540,000 this year, the bulk of it...

A veteran amateur boxing coach from Salinas was in Monterey County Jail on Friday after a 14-year-old female boxer told police he had touched her inappropriately on multiple occasions...

Release Date/Time: 5/24/2012 6:29 PM Incident: Stolen Vehicle Arrest - suspect out on bail for burglary offense Date: Thursday, 5/24/2012 Time: 2:40 PM Location: 1000 block of Harkins...

Release Date/Time: 5/24/2012 5:48 PM Incident: Homicide Date: Thursday, 5/24/2012 Time: 5:40 PM Location: 991 N. Madeira Ave.   On May 20, 2012, at approximately 3:50 am,...

Release Date/Time: 5/24/2012 3:33 PM Incident: Robbery and Attempted Robbery Arrests Date: Thursday, 5/24/2012 Time: 3:15 PM Location: 400 Block of Kenneth Ave. On 5/24/12, detectives...

Release Date/Time: 5/25/2012 9:57 AM Incident: Child Molest Arrest Date: Thursday, 5/24/2012 Time: 8:30 AM Location: 222 Lincoln Ave. On May 7th, a 14 year old female disclosed that...

Release Date/Time: 5/25/2012 11:09 AM Incident: Robbery Arrest Date: Thursday, 5/24/2012 Time: 3:15 PM Location: 400 Block of Kenneth Ave. On 5/24/12, detectives from the Salinas...

Release Date/Time: 5/24/2012 4:23 AM Incident: Beer rip burglary & Felony pursuit Date: Thursday, 5/24/2012 Time: 12:28 AM Location: 1546 N. Main st / Safeway Officers were responding...

Release Date/Time: 5/23/2012 4:46 PM Incident: Diamond Scam Date: Wednesday, 5/23/2012 Time: 4:44 PM Location: Wells Fargo-1901 Natividad Rd. On May 2, 2012, at approximately 12:45 pm,...