ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $300K for flood-affected households
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Nov. 10, the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program will provide up to $300,000 per household to help Californians impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods purchase homes in safer locations.
The financial assistance is provided as a Second Mortgage Loan, forgiven...
Roundtable highlights federal investment in Monterey County Family Justice Center
MONTEREY COUNTY — U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta hosted a roundtable with local leaders last Thursday to highlight recent federal support for Monterey County’s Family Justice Center initiative.
Family Justice Centers collocate legal and other support services in one location to ensure they are accessible for...
Flock camera alerts Greenfield Police of stolen vehicle
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department was alerted by the Flock Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system of a stolen vehicle traveling toward Greenfield on Nov. 5.
Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on southbound Highway 101 near Espinoza Road, where the three...
El Pájaro CDC relaunches in-person services in South Monterey County
SOLEDAD — El Pájaro Community Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the return of its in-person services to the city of Soledad and the surrounding South Monterey County communities.
Beginning June 19, El Pájaro CDC will offer weekly in-person opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs to...
Greenfield Police discover ‘chop shop,’ arrest man for vehicle theft
GREENFIELD — In recent months, the Greenfield community has been impacted by a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins, and local officers have been working to resolve these crimes.
Through the investigations, Greenfield Police Department said 34-year-old David Aguilera of Greenfield emerged as a suspect.
On...
Traffic expected to increase along Central Coast during holiday weekend
CENTRAL COAST — Caltrans is reminding motorists to expect an increase in traffic on the Central Coast during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
With wet and cold weather in the forecast, motorists are encouraged to remember these safety tips:
Reduce your speed in rainy, foggy, icy...
Soledad High cheer team competes for first time
SOLEDAD — Soledad Aztecs cheer coaches Anyssa and Krystal Santoyo, who have been involved in cheer since they were little, recently completed a dream of theirs, as the Soledad High School cheerleading team competed in their first-ever competition in school history.
The Santoyo sisters have...
Greenfield police officer convicted for attacking girlfriend’s ex at party
GREENFIELD — A Greenfield police officer has been convicted of battery for attacking his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend while off-duty during a party in May 2022, announced Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni on Thursday.
Christian Tapia-Leon, 31, an officer employed by the Greenfield Police Department,...
Monterey County Superior Court announces judicial leadership for 2024-25
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Pamela L. Butler has announced that the Honorable Rafael Vazquez has been elected by the bench to serve as the Court’s next Assistant Presiding Judge, commencing his term Jan. 1, 2024.
Judge Vazquez will serve as...
Lavender Creek awarded 2024 SBDC Business of the Year for Monterey Bay region
GREENFIELD — Lavender Creek, a family-owned lavender farm and wellness brand located in South Monterey County, has been awarded the 2024 Central Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business of the Year for the Monterey Bay region.
The Central Coast SBDC’s recognition highlights Lavender Creek’s...
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Miniature horse ‘Cookie’ sworn in as honorary community ambassador
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced that “Cookie,” a 15-year-old miniature horse who survived severe neglect and was rescued from a...
