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Greenfield’s 7th annual coat drive gets underway

GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s annual coat drive is underway, seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter. Local...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 30, 2023

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION SOLEDAD — Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce presents its 37th Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 2. The Front Street festivities begin at 2...

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s Turkey Trot sets new donation record

SALINAS — Families began arriving before sunrise on Thanksgiving Day eager to venture onto Monterey County’s iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas for...

Hartnell College Board appoints Gonzales resident as new trustee

SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District Governing Board made a provisional appointment of Sonia Jaramillo of Gonzales as the new District 6 trustee. Jaramillo fills...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 29, 2023

LISTENING SESSIONS SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office are hosting a series of listening sessions throughout South Monterey...

Greenfield resident among honorees at Girls Inc. CC’s 20-year celebration

CENTRAL COAST — It was a festive occasion on Nov. 10 as Girls Inc. of the Central Coast celebrated 20 years of successful programming...

Monterey County Workforce Development Board launches new initiative

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board has launched Monterey County Works, a new initiative that highlights valuable services and benefits for local...
Greenfield Police Department

Greenfield Police warn of new ‘kidnapping’ scam

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has recently been made aware of a concerning scam that has targeted several residents in the community. “We’re taking this...

Salinas Valley News Briefs | Nov. 27, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE KING CITY — The City of King and King City Rotary Club are partnering with Vitalant to host a community blood drive on...

SOCOS Social treats seniors to Thanksgiving meal in Gonzales

GONZALES — Last week’s rain didn’t dampen the spirits of more than 100 attendees at the monthly South County Seniors (SOCOS) Social in Gonzales....

Local News

Community Arts Grants recipients

Arts Council for Monterey County announces latest Community Arts Grant recipients

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the awardees of its Fall 2025 Community Arts Grants, allocating $130,000 to 25...