SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center seeks egg donations to feed growing number of wildlife patients
MONTEREY COUNTY ā SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 145 wild patients, and the need for food is immense. They are asking the community for donations of eggs to help feed these animals.
At the Wildlife Center, many of...
Soledad High senior receives arts scholarship
SOLEDAD ā Two students from South Monterey County are among the 11 recipients who were awarded 2023 College Arts Scholarships from the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
The $2,500 scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors in Monterey County who are pursuing a...
Gonzales senior group among nominees for community service awards
GONZALES ā Adventure Seeking Seniors group was among this yearās nominees for the 47th Annual LIVE UNITED Awards, presented by United Way Monterey County, which celebrate and recognize volunteers for their contributions to the community.
The Gonzales group is made up of senior citizens...
Softball | Soledad Aztecs become co-champs for first time
SOLEDAD ā For the first time in school history, the Soledad High girlsā softball team is a co-league champion.
The Aztecs softball program had to suffer for many years, but this year they made history when they beat Seaside, 11-1, on May 10. That win...
Greenfield police arrest man for sexual assault of juveniles
GREENFIELD ā In late May, patrol officers from the Greenfield Police Department responded to a local elementary school regarding a report of sexual assault of a minor by an adult.
An 8-year-old girl reported being sexually abused by an adult known to her, police said....
Earthquakes, Chevron unveil new futsal court in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā The San Jose Earthquakes and Chevron unveiled a new futsal court for the Central Coast community and hosted a free youth soccer clinic last Tuesday afternoon at Patriot Park in Greenfield.
In addition, Chevron announced a $5,000 donation to the Greenfield Recreation Center...
Hartnell College names GuzmƔn as VP of Student Affairs
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College has announced the appointment of Sandra GuzmĆ”n as its new Vice President of Student Affairs, effective July 7.
GuzmƔn brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education and community-based organizations, focused on advancing student success, equity and mental...
Gonzales High senior awarded national mental health scholarship
GONZALES ā Gonzales High School senior Valeria Tinoco Perez has been awarded a Mental Health Awareness Scholarship from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).
The award was established to recognize students for their positive efforts in raising awareness and affecting change regarding mental...
SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by cars as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
āOn this first day of spring,...
19th Annual STEAM Family Science Day to ignite curiosity at Hartnell College
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College Foundation and the K-12 STEAM Program will present the 19th Annual STEAM Family Science Day on Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave., in Salinas.
This is an event to be enjoyed...
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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...























