Monterey County Board of Supervisors approves hiring freeze amid fiscal challenges
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved a hiring freeze for county positions funded by the General Fund discretionary revenue.
The unanimous decision was made during the Boardās meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 15, as the county grapples with significant fiscal challenges.
County Administrative...
GRIDLIFE Festival tour makes first-ever West Coast stop in Salinas
SALINAS ā The GRIDLIFE Festival tour comes to the West Coast for the first time ever on Oct. 20-22, bringing its unique youth-oriented music and motorsport event to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas.
An expected 175 race cars will hit the track over the...
Soledad Police remind travelers to buckle up for Memorial Day weekend
SOLEDAD ā For Memorial Day weekend, Soledad Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family.
This yearās āClick It or Ticketā campaign runs from May 20 to June 2. During this time,...
Soledad man arrested for child sex acts
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Police detectives have arrested 24-year-old Giovanni Lopez Orozco, a Soledad resident, for sexual acts on a child.
With assistance from the King City Police Department, the suspect was located at work in King City and safely taken into custody by officers.
Orozcoās bail...
Interim opens its doors in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā About 70 community members attended the Feb. 28 open house of Interim, Inc., a nonprofit mental health agency, at its new South Monterey County location at 2149 H Dela Rosa, Suite #203, in Soledad.
Staff were available on-site to provide tours and...
UPDATE: Suspects arrested after armed assault at Soledad High School
UPDATE (Feb. 21): On Feb. 20 at about 3:38 p.m., Soledad Police were notified by Flock cameras that the suspect vehicle had entered the city. Officers reviewed the footage and located the vehicle parked at the suspectsā residence. Police surrounded the home and safely...
Gonzales celebrates 2025 Cinco de Mayo with festival and crowning
GONZALES ā Gonzalesā Central Park was alive with activity last Sunday for the annual Cinco de Mayo Festival.
The May 4 event, sponsored by Pueblo Unido De Tateposco and the City of Gonzales, featured a variety of entertainment and attractions.
Attendees enjoyed a childrenās area, food...
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...
Travel nurse gets 40 years to life in prison for child molestation in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on June 4 after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges related to child molestation.
Judge Pamela Butler presided over the trial and sentencing....
Gonzales American Legion Auxiliary announces essay contest winners
GONZALES ā Each year the American Legion Auxiliary of Gonzales, Unit 81, hosts an essay contest under the committee Americanism.
The title this year was, āWhat does Freedom mean to me?ā, and teacher Isaura Garciaās eighth-grade English class at Fairview Middle School submitted around...
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