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SALINAS — From 2016 to 2019, Portland’s Red Door Project toured a show called “Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments,” featuring monologues about the experiences of African Americans with the criminal justice system.  The stories performed were autobiographical accounts of actual experiences with racial profiling....

GONZALES — Officer Joshua Macias was sworn in as the newest member of the Gonzales Police Department by Chief Keith Wise on April 17. “Welcome on board Officer Macias,” the department said on social media.

SOLEDAD — Youth in Monterey County Friday Night Live (FNL) have launched a campaign this year to tackle underage drinking throughout the region, including in Soledad. Friday Night Live builds partnerships for positive and healthy development, engaging youth as active leaders and resources in their...

MONTEREY COUNTY — After a competitive selection process, the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced Maram Haddad as the 2024-25 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate (YPL). Starting in May, Haddad will serve a one-year term where she will participate in various county events...

SALINAS VALLEY — As part of an effort to boost the presence of California State University, Monterey Bay in South Monterey County, CSUMB President Vanya Quiñones and several other university officials recently toured the region and met with students, government representatives and members of...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Lions International District 4C-6, in partnership with the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE), has announced the inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Service Carnival, a community-focused event dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing essential resources for well-being. The carnival, a...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Interim Inc. hosted its annual Friendsgiving Lunch on Nov. 21 at the OMNI Resource Center in Salinas, welcoming more than 200 clients and community members, including individuals experiencing homelessness or living with mental health challenges. The event, which has been supported by...

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...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced that applications for the spring cycle of the Community Arts Grants officially opened on March 16. The grants are designed to empower local nonprofit organizations to bring vibrant public arts and culture programs to...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Fire Department and Cal Fire BEU Pinnacles Crew 1 worked together to rescue a hiker in the western part of Pinnacles National Park on Saturday afternoon. They responded to the call for a medical rescue at around 3 p.m. on March 2...