Monterey County Free Libraries shifting hours of operation at 10 branches
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Effective Oct. 1, 10 branches of Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) will be adjusting their hours of operation.
The number of hours that libraries are open to the public will remain the same, and the changes are minor shifts to accommodate library...
Community Foundation for Monterey County reports record year of impact
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a record-setting year of philanthropic impact.
The report, āGrow.Grant.Lead.,ā reflects a remarkable year of generosity, collaboration and community leadership, with $44.4 million granted through 3,091 grantsāthe highest in CFMCās...
Sun Street completes new youth center for South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Sun Street Centers recently celebrated the completion of its Darlene Acosta Youth Center in South Monterey County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house.
The June 28 celebration marked the final construction phase of Sun Streetās King City campus at 641...
Thousands turn out for 2023 California International Airshow in Salinas
SALINAS ā The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a display of aerial teamwork during the 2023 California International Airshow in Salinas last weekend.
The Thunderbirds, one of the oldest demonstration squadrons in the Air Force, were the headliner of this yearās airshow, Oct. 7-8,...
Monterey County looks to eliminate prior cultivation requirement for outdoor cannabis growers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors narrowly voted Jan. 9 to make changes to its outdoor cannabis cultivation pilot program, allowing growers to double their canopy size and eliminate a requirement that made permit applicants prove cannabis was cultivated on the property...
4th Annual Hot Summer Days Car Show draws hundreds to downtown Soledad
SOLEDAD ā The Fourth Annual Soledad Hot Summer Days Car Show took place last Saturday in downtown Soledad, featuring hundreds of classic cars, great food and local entertainment.
The July 26 event was a collaboration of the Salinas Crusaders Car Club, the City of Soledad...
Soledad Police host 2025 Cops Giving Tree
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police DepartmentĀ hosted its 2025Ā Cops Giving Tree event earlier this month, spreading hope and generosity to local children and families in need during the holiday season.
Held at the Soledad Community Center on Dec. 12, the annual tradition brought the community together in the...
California State Assembly Speaker Rivas hosts District 29 leaders
SACRAMENTO ā California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas hosted a delegation of mayors, councilmembers and county supervisors from Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Santa Clara counties for a full day of state legislative activities in Sacramento.
During the April 9 visit to the State Capitol,...
āSip, Savor and Support Wine Trailā fundraiser set for this weekend
SALINAS VALLEY ā October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. In support of this yearly event, the Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County (BCAG) will be the recipient of funds raised through...
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...
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Greenfield pursuit ends in manās arrest after domestic disturbance call
GREENFIELD ā A Soledad man was arrested on multiple charges after leading officers on a pursuit through Greenfield following a domestic disturbance call, according...






















