UC Santa Cruz, Hartnell College receive grant to strengthen transfer pathway
CENTRAL COAST ā UC Santa Cruz and Hartnell College have long shared a commitment to empowering students from Californiaās Central Coast to achieve their educational and career goals. Now, thanks to a two-year, $250,000 American Talent Initiative (ATI) IDEAS Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the...
Cooling centers open for public relief as Heat Advisory issued for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for areas of Monterey County, effective from Wednesday, June 5, through Thursday, June 6.
Residents are urged to take precautions to stay safe during this period of elevated temperatures, which could reach triple digits....
General Election 2024: Voters approve school bonds, shoot down city taxes in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Voters in South Monterey County have shaped the future of both local schools and city infrastructure in the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election, with mixed results across the measures.
All school district bond measures are currently passing, set to fund essential facility...
CRU Winery announces 2nd annual Chowder Cook-Off contest in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā After the huge success of its inaugural Chowder Cook-Off last summer, CRU Winery is bringing back its Chowder Cook-Off contest and hunt for the best chowder recipe in California. Now through Aug. 19, California residents can submit their recipe for a chance...
Soledadās new Music in the Park series kicks off with strong turnout
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledadās new Music in the Park summer series is officially underway, following a successful launch on June 13 at Cesar Chavez Park.
The opening night featured a high-energy performance by Shannon and the Night Divers, drawing crowds of families and friends...
Greenfield City Council backs Safe Routes to School plan
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield City Council has approved funding for the Safe Routes to School projects for near-term implementation at its March 14 regular meeting.
The projects ā recommended by the Greenfield Safe Routes to School Steering Committee ā will fill sidewalk gaps as well as...
Greenfield man pleads guilty in fatal DUI collision
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield resident Andres Espinoza, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, announced Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni on June 12.
On June 25, 2022, just after 3 a.m., Espinoza was driving a Subaru WRX sedan at speeds...
Correctional Training Facility inmates raise funds for Tunnel to Towers Foundation
SOLEDAD ā The incarcerated population at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad recently raised and donated more than $3,500 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation through a special food sale fundraising event.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in honor of firefighter Stephen Siller...
Monterey County plans for repairs to Arroyo Seco Road
GREENFIELD ā County of Monterey will begin repair work on Arroyo Seco Road, west of Greenfield, in South Monterey County in September and plans to have it completed by the end of the year.Ā
Arroyo Seco Road suffered severe damage during storms in March. Heavy...
Soledad Police Department awarded $55K grant to deter unsafe road behaviors
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads, thanks to a $55,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
āThis grant funding...
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Soledad man arrested after driving stolen car to court hearing
SOLEDAD ā A Soledad man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he drove a stolen vehicle to a scheduled court appearance for a pending...




















