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March 27, 2026

Mee Memorial Healthcare System chosen to participate in Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project

SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been selected to participate in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP), which is designed to help strengthen the foundations of small rural hospitals and certified rural health clinics in the key elements...

Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley kicks off 2023 ā€˜Wine Lovers’ drawing

SALINAS VALLEY — Meals on Wheels of the Salinas Valley has kicked off the Annual ā€œWine Loversā€ Drawing 2023, with proceeds benefiting its meal delivery program for homebound seniors in the area. ā€œIt is crucial that we continue our fundraising efforts to assure that our...

Rural community and business leaders raise $84,750 for Monterey County nonprofits

MONTEREY COUNTY — Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) presented $84,750 to five Monterey County nonprofits at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 3. Rural community and business leaders from across the state raised the funds during the Basket Drawing and Auction at...

Gonzales celebrates ā€˜topping out’ of new community center complex

GONZALES — City of Gonzales celebrated the ā€œtopping outā€ of the Dennis and Janice Caprara Community Center Complex with a ceremony Friday, marking the milestone of lifting the final structural beam into place. Local officials gathered at the construction site, located off Fifth Street and...

Wonder Wood Ranch receives $150K state grant for equine therapy program in South Monterey County

Wonder Wood Ranch equine therapy
GREENFIELD — Wonder Wood Ranch, a Monterey County nonprofit known for its life-changing equine therapy, has received a $150,000 state grant to expand its programs to South Monterey County. The funding comes through the Youth Community Access Grant Program, which supports outdoor learning and recreation...

College art scholarships available for Monterey County high school seniors

Arts Council for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 College Arts Scholarship offered by the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC). The application period will end on Wednesday, March 6. Graduating seniors from Monterey County high schools who are interested in pursuing higher education...

Taylor Farms to reopen facility after 2022 fire

SALINAS VALLEY — One year after a devastating fire destroyed Taylor Farms’ food processing plant in Salinas, the agriculture company will reopen the facility later this month in time for the start of the Salinas Valley planting season. Following months of construction, the foodservice location...

Volleyball | King City sweeps Soledad, Pioneer Valley

King City Mustangs Soledad Aztecs volleyball
SALINAS VALLEY — King City Lady Mustangs had a great start to the 2025 volleyball season as they wrapped up preseason with a 9-4 record. In their last week of play, they swept Soledad and Pioneer Valley. To start the season, Hollyn Hearne and Avery Munoz...

Community Foundation for Monterey County reports record year of impact

Community Foundation for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a record-setting year of philanthropic impact. The report, ā€œGrow.Grant.Lead.,ā€ reflects a remarkable year of generosity, collaboration and community leadership, with $44.4 million granted through 3,091 grants—the highest in CFMC’s...

Planning gets underway for South County Family Justice Center

MONTEREY COUNTY — Community members are invited to attend a strategic planning event for South Monterey County’s Family Justice Center later this month. A team from the Family Justice Center Alliance, a project of Alliance for HOPE International, is helping Monterey County with the planning...

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Courthouse arrest of Soledad man

Soledad man arrested after driving stolen car to court hearing

SOLEDAD — A Soledad man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he drove a stolen vehicle to a scheduled court appearance for a pending...