Blue Zones Project Monterey County hosts Diabetes Awareness series
SALINAS VALLEY ā November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and Blue Zones Project Monterey County is taking the initiative to raise awareness about type 2 diabetes prevention, management and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
With a month-long series of events and activities, many of...
HRAS, SPCA Monterey County remind community that abandoning pets is illegal
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In light of recent reports of pets being abandoned during challenging times, both Hitchcock Road Animal Services and SPCA Monterey County are joining messages to remind all pet owners that dumping or abandoning animals is both illegal and inhumane.
California law explicitly...
Hartnell College Athletics seeks nominations for 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College is now accepting nominations for the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The college invites alums, fans and members of the public to nominate standout athletes, coaches, teams, supporters and other key figures who have significantly...
Pre-election mailing for March 2024 Primary on the way for Monterey County voters
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County voters can soon expect a pre-election mailing related to the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.
The mailing, sent by the Monterey County Elections Department, is used to verify residential and mailing addresses. Instructions are included on the card. If...
CTF Soledad groups donate to Gonzales Spartans track and field program
SALINAS VALLEY ā For many years, inmates from the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad had made large donations throughout Monterey County through food sales and donation drives.
With their last food sale that took place on May 28, inmates from CTFās A and B...
Monterey County Dance Theatre celebrates 65th anniversary of āThe Nutcracker Balletā
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Dance Theatre (MCDT) is set to raise the curtain on its 65th anniversary production of āThe Nutcracker Balletā this weekend at the historic Robert Stanton Theater.
Directed and choreographed by Janette Harkness, the daughter of MCDT founder Pauline Hall, the...
Salinas Valley Fair unveils renovated Expo Building
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Fair has announced the completion of the extensive renovation of the Expo Building, marking a new chapter in its storied history.
The 12,000-square-foot, multipurpose facility underwent upgrades in 2022 and 2023, transforming it into a venue for a wide array...
Champions crowned at final performance of California Rodeo Salinas
SALINAS ā The 2025 California Rodeo Salinas brought the spirit of the West to life once again, drawing nearly 55,000 fans over four action-packed days of professional rodeo, community celebration and family fun.
From thrilling arena action to meaningful moments like the Golden Circle of...
City of Gonzales installs new āFuture Focusedā banners
GONZALES ā Gonzales Public Works Department has installed new āFuture Focusedā banners along Alta and Fifth streets and in Central Park.
The banners honor Gonzales High School Class of 2023 graduates attending local community colleges, technical schools, four-year universities and the armed forces. They feature...
CTF inmates donate funds to youth programs
SOLEDAD ā Correctional Training Facility in Soledad recently presented a check for $16,381.50 to two local youth organizations: the South County Warriors and the Gonzales Youth Football and Cheer.
These programs serve more than 150 boys and girls and are dedicated to teaching the fundamentals...
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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA ā California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this yearās legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....






















