Arts4MC announces 2025 Spring Community Arts Grant recipients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced the newest recipients of its 2025 Community Arts Grants, awarding $109,000 in total funding to 16 local organizations bringing arts and culture to communities across all five supervisorial districts.
These grants, up to $7,500...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System appoints Emery-Shea as CFO
GREENFIELD ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced the appointment of Emily Emery-Shea as chief financial officer (CFO).
With over a decade of financial leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Emery-Shea brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic planning and operational excellence....
Alliance on Aging releases Local Aging and Disability Action Plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A comprehensive plan to improve quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities was presented to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on June 17.
The Local Aging and Disability Action Plan (LADAP) outlines a community-driven roadmap for inclusive and...
Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD ā As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe choices to prevent tragic accidents on the roads.
From Monday, June 30, through Sunday, July 6, the department will deploy additional...
Torch Run 2025: Police escort Flame of Hope through Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Police agencies throughout South Monterey County participated in this yearās Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics last Wednesday, each carrying the torch for one mile through each of the four cities.
The ceremonial passage of the Flame of Hope led...
SPCA Monterey County rescues 172 wild animals in a single day, setting new record
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center rescued a total of 172 wild animals in one day last week, establishing a new record for the organization.
Currently, the center is caring for 133 injured, sick or orphaned wild animals, representing various...
Soledad celebrates major public safety milestone with new fire ladder truck, apparatus bay
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad celebrated a major milestone in public safety and community development with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 20, marking the arrival of a new fire ladder truck and the unveiling of a newly constructed apparatus bay built to house it.
Thanks to...
County identifies $1.8M property tax error affecting Gonzales school bond measure
GONZALES ā Monterey County officials have confirmed an administrative error in the implementation of a 2020 Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) bond measure that resulted in inaccurate property tax charges for nearly 3,000 parcels over the past four years ā with approximately $1.8 million...
Little League | South Monterey County teams playing for titles
SALINAS VALLEY ā Three South Monterey County youth baseball teams are still alive in the District 9 Little League All-Star Tournament, as of Monday.
The King City Juniors reached the semi-finals from the losers bracket, as they had suffered an 11-3 loss to Manzanita after...
ALBA program empowers Salinas Valley farmworkers to become leaders in sustainable agriculture
SALINAS VALLEY ā Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) is spotlighting its transformative Programa Educativo para Agricultores (PEPA), a comprehensive training program empowering farmworkers to transition into successful organic farmers.
This program is reshaping agriculture in the Salinas Valley, offering Latino farmworkers the tools and...
Local News
Scammers are targeting PG&E customers at an alarming rate
CENTRAL COAST ā Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000...