Tag: children and youth
Soledad family welcomes Monterey County’s first baby of 2026
SOLEDAD — Monterey County welcomed its first baby of the new year just seconds after midnight, as a family from Soledad celebrated a milestone...
Operation Santa 2025 brings holiday cheer to more than 500 families...
SALINAS VALLEY — Christmas came early this month at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City, with the arrival of a very special guest...
Greenfield police serve search warrants in separate public safety investigations
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department reported that detectives served two separate search warrants in December as part of ongoing investigations involving serious public safety...
Soledad Police host 2025 Cops Giving Tree
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department hosted its 2025 Cops Giving Tree event earlier this month, spreading hope and generosity to local children and families in need...
Greenfield secures $500K state grant to expand youth diversion efforts
GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council has approved acceptance of a $500,000 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant, recommended by the Board of State and...
Hit-and-run driver arrested after striking two Greenfield students walking to school
GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old Greenfield man was arrested this week after police say he struck two elementary-aged students with his vehicle and left the...
City of Gonzales announces 2025-26 Youth Council members
GONZALES — City of Gonzales’ 2025-26 Gonzales Youth Council (GYC) has been selected, and this year will be led by Youth Commissioners Shelby Anderson,...
‘Nutcracker’ ballet marks 66th anniversary in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — A cherished holiday tradition returns to South Monterey County this December as “The Nutcracker Ballet” celebrates its 66th anniversary at the...
Wonder Wood Ranch receives $150K state grant for equine therapy program...
GREENFIELD — Wonder Wood Ranch, a Monterey County nonprofit known for its life-changing equine therapy, has received a $150,000 state grant to expand its...
Salinas Valley community comes together for spirited Halloween celebrations
SALINAS VALLEY — A spook-tacular array of Halloween events brought excitement last week to the Salinas Valley.
City of Gonzales presented its annual Trunk or Treat...
Local News
Gov. Newsom announces early reopening of Highway 1 in Big Sur,...
BIG SUR — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Caltrans has opened the portion of Highway 1 closed by Regent’s Slide, months earlier than...
