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October 21, 2024

Housing Authority warns residents of fake social media posts about Section 8 housing

Scams
MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) has received copies of misleading ads circulating on social media platforms, luring individuals with promises of ā€œAffordable Housing Programsā€ or similar enticing titles. One advertisement stated, ā€œSection 8 Waiting List Now Accepting Applicationsā€...

New bridge positioned over iconic Laguna Seca Raceway

MONTEREY COUNTY ā€” The new Start/Finish bridge that connects parking and hospitality areas with the race paddock was placed into position April 7, signaling a visual progression of improvements underway at the 66-year-old WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas. Granite Constructionā€™s enormous 350-ton All Terrain...

Soccer | South Monterey County teams get back on the pitch

Soccer ball sports
SALINAS VALLEY ā€” Soccer teams from South Monterey County high schools are back on the pitch after time off to celebrate Christmas and New Yearā€™s. With the non-league schedule winding down, the boys and girls teams are ready for Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional play. BOYSā€™...

Volleyball | Greenfield sweeps Aztecs, wins Rancho San Juan tourney

SALINAS VALLEY ā€” Volleyball teams in South Monterey County are just a week away from starting divisional play in the Pacific Coast Athletic League and have just a handful of games to complete the pre-season schedule. GREENFIELD The Greenfield Lady Bruins had a successful week with...

Soledad seniors receive heartwarming Valentineā€™s Day cards from students

King City High School Eden Valley Care Center Valentineā€™s Day card
SOLEDAD ā€” Eden Valley Care Center, a skilled nursing facility in Soledad, was filled with warmth and gratitude this Valentineā€™s Day as it received a heartwarming surprise from the students of King City High School ASB Class. Under the guidance of their instructor, Lauren Page,...

International soccer event, the Orlegi Cup, arrives this week

Soccer
SALINAS ā€” Salinas Regional Sports Authority (SRSA) has announced a collaboration with Orlegi Sports, which is bringing the Orlegi Cup for U16-U19 (excluding U18) teams to the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex this weekend, June 28-30. Orlegi Sports manages and owns teams in Liga MX, and...

Basketball | Soledad Aztec boys take part in Hawaii tournament

Soledad Aztecs
SOLEDAD ā€” Last month the Soledad Aztecs boysā€™ basketball team said ā€œAlohaā€ to Honolulu, Hawaii, and participated in the Punahou Invitational. Not all students during their high school career get the opportunity to travel to Hawaii, let alone be able to play basketball, while their...

Gonzales school district promotes mental wellness at community fair

Gonzales Mental Health and Wellness Fair Youth Council
GONZALES ā€” Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) hosted a Mental Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday at Gonzales High to promote mental health awareness and well-being in the community. The Fair featured exhibits, informative workshops and activities designed to educate and empower attendees on various...

CSUMB receives $2M NOAA grant for climate change mitigation

CSUMB
SEASIDE ā€” The Climate Resilience Regional Challenge grant, aimed at combating the effects of climate change, will bring $2 million to California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB). The funding will support 45 paid internships, stipends for six professional internships, a number of teacher assistant positions...

Greenfield CSWā€™s BikeMobile gets new paint job from local teacher

GREENFIELD ā€” Greenfield Community Science Workshop (Greenfield CSW) has long been a beacon of education in South Monterey County, engaging young minds with the wonders of science through hands-on projects. This past year, the Greenfield Bike Garage Program ā€” a vital part of Greenfield CSW...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 16, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 141:21 a.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St.10:18 a.m. Disobeying court order on Division St.5:39...