Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage as supply drops 25%
CENTRAL COAST ā The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans.
Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%,...
Application deadline nears for McDonaldās Golden Grants Program
CENTRAL COAST ā Applications will close Nov. 30 for the 2023 McDonaldās Golden Grants program benefitting education and nonprofits in the San Francisco Bay Area, Eureka, Salinas-Monterey and the Central Coast that better the lives of children ages 5 through 18 sharing $40,000 throughout...
Greenfield Community Science Workshop receives acclaim
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Community Science Workshop was honored with the āExcellence in Educationā award by the Monterey County School Boards Association (MCSBA) during its annual dinner and organizational meeting March 30 at Hartnell Community College in Salinas.
Greenfield Community Science Workshop was selected from a...
Rural California leaders meet in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Board Chair and Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez hosted the May 2024 RCRC Board of Directors meeting in Monterey County.
The two-day event featured the RCRC Board of Directors meeting at the Monterey County Government Building...
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...
Hartnell celebrates grand reopening of Gary Shaw Track and Bill Elliott Football Field
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Gary Shaw Track and Bill Elliott Football Field with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members, Hartnell students, staff and local leaders.
This momentous event marked the completion of significant renovations funded by...
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...
Miss Salinas Valley Fair seeks applicants for 2024 title
SALINAS VALLEY ā Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito,...
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership supports community efforts to improve digital literacy
CENTRAL COAST ā Technology empowers communities, and a partnership between Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and MBEP member organization Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) made powerful strides last year in closing the digital divide in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.
In late 2023,...
Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction set for April 20
SALINAS VALLEY ā Spring is here and itās time for some fun ā thatās what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fairās annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20, in the Orradre building.
āOur Fair theme this year is āGolden Hills...
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Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month
MONTEREY COUNTY ā September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...