California bills for affordable housing, reproductive rights and mental health take effect in 2024
CALIFORNIA ā In partnership with the Legislature, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation over the past year to support reproductive rights, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable and protect the safety, health and well-being of all Californians.
āCalifornia is more than just a...
SPCA Monterey County issues guidance on interactions with fawns
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Spring has arrived on the Central Coast, bringing with it the arrival of numerous fawns. SPCA Monterey County is reminding the public to leave these young deer alone, as they often find themselves mistakenly taken from their mothers.
āEvery year, our SPCA...
Partnership for Children launches Holiday Drive to help families and children
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The independent nonprofit Partnership for Children (PFC), which increases access to medical care for children with serious illnesses and supports their families, has launched its 2023 Holiday Drive that includes volunteer opportunities, Adopt-a-Family program, Miles of Smiles gift card program and...
Chevron Soccer Academy brings joy to local youth
SALINAS VALLEY ā More than 400 young athletes from across Monterey County took to the fields of the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on July 12-13, participating in the Chevron Soccer Academy ā an event that delivered not just elite soccer training, but inspiration, education...
Greenfield CSWās BikeMobile gets new paint job from local teacher
GREENFIELD ā Greenfield Community Science Workshop (Greenfield CSW) has long been a beacon of education in South Monterey County, engaging young minds with the wonders of science through hands-on projects.
This past year, the Greenfield Bike Garage Program ā a vital part of Greenfield CSW...
Gonzales celebrates veterans with āHometown Heroesā ceremony
GONZALES ā In a heartfelt tribute, the City of Gonzales honored 28 local veterans and active-duty service members during a special Hometown Heroes ceremony last week at Central Park.
The Nov. 6 event, held in partnership with the American Legion Post 81 and the American...
Healthy Youth Field Day 2025 promotes good habits for Monterey County students
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Aspire Health and Montage Health Foundation hosted its third annual Healthy Youth Field Day on May 19 in partnership with Monterey Bay Football Club at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, bringing together 150 elementary students and their teachers for a morning of...
Soledad teacher selected for national AI education cohort
SOLEDAD ā Yvonne Gray, an instructional technology teacher on special assignment in the Soledad Unified School District, has been selected to join GenerationAI, a national initiative advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in public education.
Led by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the...
Volleyball | Greenfield sweeps Aztecs, wins Rancho San Juan tourney
SALINAS VALLEY ā Volleyball teams in South Monterey County are just a week away from starting divisional play in the Pacific Coast Athletic League and have just a handful of games to complete the pre-season schedule.
GREENFIELD
The Greenfield Lady Bruins had a successful week with...
Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips for bicyclists, drivers
MONTEREY COUNTY ā May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Monterey County Health Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides, while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.
āEveryone deserves...
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CDCR officials investigating Oct. 14 inmate death at Salinas Valley State...
SOLEDAD ā California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 14 death of an incarcerated person at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)...























