Tag: community
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...
Letter to the Editor | Wake up, America
To the Editor:
I submitted a letter to this paper published on April 2 (“Time for Action”). Please go back and read it. Now I...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 6, 2025
VETERANS CEREMONY
GONZALES — City of Gonzales, American Legion Post 81 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday,...
Nonprofit launches to build Family Justice Center in Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY — A new nonprofit organization, Holding on to Hope, has been formed to bring a Family Justice Center to Salinas, a place...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 5, 2025
LIBRARY UPDATE
GREENFIELD — Monterey County Free Libraries’ Greenfield branch reopened on Nov. 4 following the completion of its roof replacement. The branch is open...
Monterey County Elections announces satellite Elections Office, weekend voting hours
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Oct. 31, Monterey County voters will have expanded access to election services at the satellite Elections Office located at Embassy...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 31, 2025
SPOOK FEST
SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber is hosting its sixth annual Spook Fest at Cesar Chavez Park on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6...
Greenfield’s 2025 Harvest Festival showcases community
GREENFIELD — The 2025 Greenfield Harvest Festival spanned over two days earlier this month, beginning with a lively kick-off parade that set the tone...
Local News
Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad
SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious...
