Tag: politics and government
New board member joins Salinas Valley Health
SALINAS — Salinas resident Isaura Arreguin took the oath of office March 27 to serve the Salinas Valley Health Board of Directors in Zone 3.
“Isaura...
March is Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month
MONTEREY COUNTY — In an effort to raise awareness about the critical role of Civil Grand Juries in promoting justice and accountability within the...
Governor unveils California Jobs First Blueprint
CENTRAL COAST — Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a major statewide economic initiative designed to spur growth, innovation and access to good-paying jobs.
The California...
Monterey County joins coalition in lawsuit against Trump Administration’s sanctuary policy...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has joined a coalition of cities and counties across the United States in a lawsuit challenging...
South County in Sacramento: Orta champions accessibility, equity for community college...
SACRAMENTO — David Orta, a Hartnell College student leader, recently traveled to the state capital in Sacramento as a student journalist for the Moorpark...
Central Coast lawmakers demand clarity on federal funding freeze
CENTRAL COAST — As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of...
Soledad hosts ‘Know Your Rights’ immigration forum
SOLEDAD — Local officials spoke in front of a packed house last Wednesday at a community forum in Soledad to discuss changes in immigration...
Monterey County reaffirms commitment to protect immigrant families
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors has passed a landmark resolution affirming the County’s commitment to protecting immigrants’ rights and launching a...
Weeklys Interview: Rep. Lofgren reflects on new term in congress
After celebrating the holidays with her family and recovering from a bout of Covid, Zoe Lofgren flew back to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 2...
New California laws take effect in 2025
CALIFORNIA — California lawmakers in 2024 introduced 4,821 bills, but most of them were tossed or otherwise rejected during the months-long legislative process, during...
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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...
