CYBER SAFETY
GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department, in collaboration with community partners, is inviting the public to attend a Cyber Safety Presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Sessions will be offered in English at 5:30 p.m. and in Spanish at 6:45 p.m. at the Gonzales High School cafeteria. The presentation will provide valuable information on staying safe online for individuals and families. Refreshments and childcare will be provided.
HOLIDAY MARKET
KING CITY — Salinas Valley Fair and King City Recreation Department will host a Holiday Pop Up Market on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. inside the Longbranch Saloon at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. Guests can shop for last-minute gifts while enjoying complimentary wine.
DUI/DL CHECKPOINT
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license (DL) checkpoint on Friday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. Greenfield Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Highway Patrol through the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
BONUS BRIEF: CHRISTMAS EVENTS
KING CITY — The public is invited to two featured celebrations of the Christmas season at Grace Church in King City. A Friday night Candlelight Service on Dec. 19 will feature special music beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 205 Canal St. Preceding the service at 5:30 p.m. will be a light meal in the lower level of the church. Then, a Christmas Story in the Barn is planned Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. and will be held at Casey’s Redtail Ranch Barn at 53060 Pine Canyon Road, 3.9 miles west of Jolon Road. Titled “A Country Christmas,” the service will feature a living nativity and be followed by a soup supper with hot chocolate and cookies.
