South Monterey Countyās first inclusive park to open Saturday in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad will host a grand opening for the much-anticipated Orchard Lane Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m.
The park, which has been under construction for more than a year, will be the first of its kind in South Monterey...
Plane makes emergency landing near Gonzales
GONZALES ā A small aircraft made an emergency landing north of Gonzales on Sunday, reported the Monterey County Sheriffās Office.
Deputies from the Sheriffās Office, along with fire crews, responded to the plane, which had safely landed in an agricultural field. The pilot was uninjured,...
Housing shortfall impedes Monterey Countyās economic growth, new report shows
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The imbalance between housing supply and demand is a key challenge to economic growth in Monterey County, according to a new report that makes clear the need for increasing housing supply.
āMonterey County: Industries & Economic Trends 2024ā was released Sept. 20...
150 attend youth soccer camp in Gonzales
GONZALES ā A free four-day youth soccer camp took place last week at Gonzales High Schoolās Dick Force Stadium on the new turf fields.
The July 29-Aug. 1 event was a collaboration between the Gonzales High School soccer program and the Salinas Police Athletic League.
Gonzales...
Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a significant move to combat the opioid crisis and prioritize public health, the County of Monterey Health Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative providing free, around-the-clock access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through strategically placed public vending machines across...
Arts Council for Monterey County awards grants to local artists through 2025 initiative
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Individual Artists Grant, an initiative supporting local artists as they create new works, engage with diverse audiences and enhance the cultural landscape of the community.
Arts4MC remains committed to...
Google provides digital skills training toĀ small businesses in Salinas
SALINAS ā Google and Cal Coastal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted a free, in-person workshop for small businesses in Salinas on Aug. 3, during which U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren attended and spoke about the importance of California businesses learning digital skills.
āIf we want...
Hot Summer Days: Soledad triumphs over heat wave to host 3rd annual car show
SOLEDAD ā Despite soaring temperatures, the City of Soledad successfully hosted the third annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show and Fundraiser.
āHuge thank you to all the people, groups and organizations that helped make Hot Summer Days 2024 successful,ā stated the City on social...
Gonzales Car Show attracts vintage rides, bikes and more to downtown
GONZALES ā Cars, bikes and motorcycles were on display Saturday in downtown Gonzales for this yearās Car Show.
Raul Hernandez of Salinas was a triple award winner at the April 20 event on Fourth Street, winning plaques for Best Paint Job, Best Car in Show...
Monterey County program allows paramedics to help combat opioid epidemic
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has announced the launch of a new program, in partnership with Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, to expand buprenorphine distribution by emergency responders to reduce opioid overdoses.
āIn response to the ongoing narcotic epidemic, Monterey County has...
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CHP urges Californians to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving...
CALIFORNIA ā As the holiday season gets underway, California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that the simplest way to stay safe on the road...























