Tag: community
California Rodeo Salinas surpasses $850K in community donations for 2025
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas recently announced that it has distributed $854,035 to nonprofits, Western heritage organizations and community groups across the region.
These...
First electric street sweeper rolls into South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has deployed its first-ever electric street sweeper in South Monterey County, marking a milestone in both sustainability...
Guest Column | Diabetes Awareness: Take Action Today
This year, the Monterey County Needs Assessment Collaborative, a partnership of Monterey County hospitals, health organizations and community agencies, completed a Community Health Needs...
Gonzales honors local veterans at annual ceremony
GONZALES — Last Friday morning the City of Gonzales, American Legion Post 81 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 hosted the second annual...
Tri-County Arts Councils move forward with regional creative workforce project
CENTRAL COAST — The Tri-County Arts Councils, representing Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, have taken their next step in addressing the urgent...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 12, 2025
VETERAN PASS EXPANDS
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Parks has announced the expansion of its acceptance of the California Distinguished Veteran Pass. The pass, which...
Hartnell College commemorates Veterans Appreciation Week with campus, community events
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Appreciation Week from Nov. 10-14 at the college’s Main Campus in...
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...
UPDATE: Full SNAP/CalFresh benefits to be issued beginning Friday in Monterey...
UPDATE — Nov. 7, 2025:
Full November SNAP/CalFresh benefits have begun posting to the EBT cards of Monterey County residents, according to the County of...
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...
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MCOE’s Dream Big Monterey: Science of Reading Academy wins 2025 CSBA...
MONTEREY COUNTY — California School Boards Association (CSBA) officially named Dream Big Monterey: Science of Reading Academy a 2025 Golden Bell Award winner, recognizing...
