Community input sought for homeless housing funding application
CENTRAL COAST ā County of Monterey, County of San Benito and Lead Me Home Continuum of Care are partnering on a joint state application to bring a new round of State Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding to the communities.
Previous HHAP funds have...
Soledad Police report increase in vehicle burglaries
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police Department has issued a public alert following an increase in vehicle burglaries and stolen vehicles across the city.
According to the department, ongoing investigations suggest that the suspects may be using an electronic skimmer device to unlock car doors and access...
Housing Authority of Monterey County outlines major achievements and future plans
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) presented its 2022-24 Progress Report to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on March 11, showcasing key achievements, organizational growth and upcoming initiatives aimed at tackling the regionās housing challenges.
Over the past...
Greenfield Library to temporarily close for roof replacement
GREENFIELD ā The Greenfield branch of Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) will close for at least one week beginning Sept. 8, as construction crews start work on a long-awaited roof replacement.
The project is scheduled to run through Oct. 31, with the potential for additional...
Cal Waterās King City, Salinas districts provide $19K in donations this Thanksgiving
SALINAS VALLEY ā To support struggling families with Thanksgiving meals and essential services, California Water Service (Cal Water) partnered with local legislators and charitable organizations in King City and Salinas on Nov. 9 for the utilityās annual Operation Gobble distribution.
Cal Water donated $10,500 and...
Soledad Historical Societyās āHistory of Womenās Fashionā exhibit opens Saturday
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Historical Society has announced a new display at the museum, located at 137 Soledad St., in Soledad.
The exhibit, titled āThe History of Womenās Fashion,ā features more than 50 vintage dresses and showcases the evolution of womenās fashion through the decades,...
Gonzales awards track and field athletes
GONZALES ā Members of the Gonzales High track and field team and their parents and coaches gathered last Thursday for the annual awards night and banquet.
This yearās event, held in the school cafeteria, included food from Luigiās, presentation of school certificates, special team awards...
PG&E customers to receive California Climate Credit on April energy bills
CALIFORNIA ā Millions of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their April energy bill.
Residential households with an active electric account will receive an electric credit of $58.23. Residential households with an active gas account will...
Gonzales students attend summer robotics program
GONZALES ā A team of Gonzales Unified School District students in sixth through eighth grades has engaged in a five-week computer programming camp to control NASAās Astrobee satellites aboard the International Space Station (ISS).Ā
The Summer Zero Robotics Program, which began June 26, inspires young...
Community workshops exploring regionās water use underway in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is hosting multiple workshops this spring to provide residents and businesses of the Salinas Valley with an opportunity to learn about water use and management in the region.
The āOur Water Future in the Salinas Valley:...
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Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month
MONTEREY COUNTY ā September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...