California Highway Patrol gives āthanksā for safe driving, seat belt use this Thanksgiving
CALIFORNIA ā As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum...
City of Soledad unveils new retail map highlighting local businesses
SOLEDAD ā City of Soledad has launched its new Retail Map of Soledad, a key feature of this yearās āShop Local ā Shop Soledadā holiday campaign.
Designed to make holiday shopping easier and more enjoyable, the Retail Map highlights local boutiques, restaurants, service providers and...
Basketball | Divisional games begin for South Monterey County teams
SALINAS VALLEY ā Gonzales began the Cypress Division with a 45-44 loss at Soledad but rebounded with a 52-50 home win against the Monte Vista Christian Mustangs.
Fernando De Leon led the Spartans in scoring with 15 points, Edgar Mendoza joined De Leon in double...
Fall job fairs offer opportunities for Monterey County jobseekers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a bid to connect jobseekers with employment opportunities this fall, Monterey County Works is hosting a series of upcoming job fairs and specialized recruitment events throughout October.
āTime to be bold, make it easy on yourself, shake hands and stand out...
Local leader honored for decades of advocacy for Latina and indigenous women in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā MarĆa Elena Manzo, founder and executive director of Mujeres en Acción, is the recipient of the third annual Alfred Diaz-Infante Award, announced the Siembra Latinos Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
Manzo will be presented with the award at the Eighth...
CRU Winery announces 95-point score from Wine Enthusiast Magazine
SOLEDAD ā CRU Winery has announced that it received 95 points on their 2021 Sarmento Vineyard Clone 777 Pinot Noir from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
This is the highest score CRU Winery has ever received from Wine Enthusiast Magazine and joins their extensive list of 90-94...
King City man arrested for DUI, firearms and drugs in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms and drug offenses, according to the Greenfield Police Department.
At about 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 22, officers conducted a vehicle check...
Monterey County Free Libraries now accepting online payments
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) is now accepting online payments. Library users can pay fees owed on their library accounts with a credit or debit card by visiting emcfl.org.
MCFL eliminated fines for overdue library material in 2022; however, library users who...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System appoints Emery-Shea as CFO
GREENFIELD ā Mee Memorial Healthcare System (MMHS) has announced the appointment of Emily Emery-Shea as chief financial officer (CFO).
With over a decade of financial leadership experience in the healthcare sector, Emery-Shea brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic planning and operational excellence....
Hundreds of laptops distributed to Salinas Valley students, families
SALINAS VALLEY ā AT&T, Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Human-I-T have provided Salinas Community Science Workshop (SCSW) more than 250 refurbished laptops to distribute to Monterey County residents in need.
The computers, funded by AT&Tās $220,000 donation from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Amās Birdies for Students...
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Monterey County Sheriffās Office investigating suspicious death in Ventana Wilderness
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Sheriffās Office is investigating a suspicious death in the Sykes Hot Springs area of the Ventana Wilderness in the...























