Monterey County Health Department awarded grant for cannabis education
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Cannabis Education Program in the Public Health Bureau.
The grant will fund community educational outreach and coordinated strategies focused on...
Gonzales Spartans soccer program hosts first car show fundraiser
GONZALES ā Gonzales Highās boysā soccer team hosted the Show and Shine Car Show on Saturday at the school stadium parking lot.
Cars, trucks and bikes of all makes and models were welcomed to the inaugural event that was a fundraiser for the soccer program.
The...
Gonzales Spartans 1974 football team entering Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame
GONZALES ā Gonzales High Schoolās football team of 1974 will become the first Salinas Valley high school football program to enter the acclaimed Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame (SVSHOF).
The 11th annual SVSHOF event will take place this Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Storm...
123 inmates receive apprenticeships, job certifications at Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā In front of family and friends, 123 inmates at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad received their apprenticeships and industry accredited job certifications during an April 9 graduation held by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA).
āCongratulations! We are recognizing you for your...
South Monterey County players selected for All-League soccer, basketball teams
SALINAS VALLEY ā Pacific Coast Athletic League has announced the athletes that were selected to the boysā and girlsā soccer and basketball All-League teams for the 2024-25 season.
Players were chosen by league coaches at divisional meetings. Following are the student-athletes from South Monterey County...
Soledad Community Health Care District celebrates lifelong residentās 105th birthday
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) celebrated a momentous milestone in the life of one of its cherished residents, Jennie Aquino, who turned 105 years old on Saturday.
Aquino, a lifelong resident of Soledad, has been an integral part of the community since...
Greenfield Highās Class of 2025 embraces future
GREENFIELD ā A packed stadium crowd at Greenfield High School on Friday watched as more than 200 students became the Bruinsā graduating Class of 2025.
āThe dedication and patience it took to raise us are about to pay off as we walk across this stage...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System earns āSuperior Performanceā in opioid care
SALINAS VALLEY ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) was awarded the highest rating of āSuperior Performanceā by the Cal Hospital Compare Opioid Care Honor Roll for consistently achieving the highest level of performance, and implementing advanced, innovative opioid stewardship strategies across multiple service lines.
According...
Resiliency a trait for Gonzales and Soledad 2023 graduates
SALINAS VALLEY ā The graduating seniors of Gonzales and Soledad high schools endured nearly two years of distance learning, wearing masks and social distancing, along with a slow transition to normalcy to reach the finish line last Saturday during their respective Class of 2023...
County of Montereyās treasurer-tax collector announces new payment option
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Montereyās Treasurer-Tax Collector Mary Zeeb has announced a new tax payment option coming soon to local taxpayers.Ā
āAs part of my commitment to provide convenient, flexible and cost-effective ways for citizens to make property tax payments, I have engaged the...
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Gonzales man arrested on suspicion of murder after 911 call
GONZALES ā A 66-year-old Gonzales man was arrested on suspicion of murder Friday night after calling 911 to report that his wife was bleeding,...























