Community Foundation for Monterey County announces LEAD Institute 2024 participants
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has selected 21 emerging nonprofit managers to join the LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Institute’s 2024 cohort.
LEAD is a year-long professional development institute offered by the CFMC’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence to foster strong, effective...
Greenfield High School cadets learn basic survival skills in the wilderness
GREENFIELD — The 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School had 15 cadets attend the Winter Wilderness Skills Course for four days in January and work to earn their Specialized Training Ribbon.
While in the Los Padres National Forest, the cadets...
Hartnell College to honor 13 inductees into Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023
SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District will induct the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 during a luncheon Saturday, Oct. 14, at the college’s main campus at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas.
This will be the 10th annual event for the college.
“For the past...
Local health officers urge Bay Area families to prioritize immunizations in back-to-school preparations
BAY AREA — As children and families across the Bay Area prepare for the upcoming school year, Bay Area health officials urge everyone to make sure back-to-school checklists start with getting children vaccinated.
Vaccines are safe, effective and a routine part of preventative healthcare. Vaccination...
Competitors gear up for World’s Strongest Hands Contest at Swiss Picnic Celebration in Gonzales
GONZALES — Prepare to be amazed as competitors from all walks of life gather to showcase their strength at the highly anticipated World’s Strongest Hands Contest, part of this year’s Swiss Picnic Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Set to captivate audiences, this unique competition will...
Alliance on Aging’s 2024 Trashion Show in South Monterey County transforms waste into wearable art
SALINAS VALLEY — Alliance on Aging’s 2024 Trashion Show in South Monterey County was a groundbreaking success, captivating more than 300 attendees with its innovative approach to transforming waste into wearable art.
Held at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City on Feb. 22, this...
Registration to close soon for Regional Broadband Summit
SEASIDE — Join Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) on Tuesday, Oct. 3, for its highly anticipated Regional Broadband Summit, to take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at California State University Monterey Bay’s University Center in Seaside.
This regional event will unveil MBEP’s comprehensive White...
Mee Memorial unveils California’s first full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy system
SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has unveiled California’s first Fuji full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging system, bringing cutting-edge technology to the region.
As the only hospital in South Monterey County, Mee Memorial is a lifeline for residents — often serving as the first...
Soledad’s Spookfest 2024 brings Halloween fun to Cesar Chavez Park
SOLEDAD — The fifth annual Front Street’s Spookfest & Trunk or Treat took place Halloween evening at Cesar Chavez Park in Soledad.
The family-friendly event featured a range of festive activities, including games, costume and dance contests, pumpkin painting and a spooky house.
Community members also...
Monterey County faces $39.7M deficit
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey is grappling with a projected $39.7 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, driven by rising labor and operational costs, the ongoing impacts of multiple natural disasters and a notable reduction in one-time and federal funding.
Financial forecasts...
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Nonprofit launches to build Family Justice Center in Salinas
SALINAS VALLEY — A new nonprofit organization, Holding on to Hope, has been formed to bring a Family Justice Center to Salinas, a place...






















