Disaster CalFresh food benefits available for storm victims
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) has announced that individuals and families impacted by recent severe winter storms may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh food benefits as part of continuing disaster recovery efforts.
A family of four with a monthly...
Scammers swindled nearly $900K from PG&E customers in 2023
CENTRAL COAST ā Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers.Ā
In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments, with the...
Monterey County honors 103-year-old WWII veteran from Salinas
SALINAS ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors recently held a special ceremony to honor the distinguished service of Salinas World War II Merchant Marine veteran John Edward Laughton and declared Nov. 12, 2024, as āJohn Edward Laughton Dayā in Monterey County.
Laughton, born on Oct....
Football | Season ends for South Monterey County teams
SALINAS VALLEY ā The 2024 football season has concluded for South Monterey County football teams, with Gonzales defeating Harbor 42-6 at the Pit in Salinas; King City shutting out Soledad 21-0 at home; and Greenfield winning a road game against Rancho San Juan by...
Transportation Agency for Monterey County provides update on US 101 South of Salinas project
SALINAS ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Board of Directors received a comprehensive update on the US 101 South of Salinas project during its recent meeting.
The project, which is still in the planning stages, is aimed at addressing serious safety concerns along the...
Planning gets underway for South County Family Justice Center
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community members are invited to attend a strategic planning event for South Monterey Countyās Family Justice Center later this month.
A team from the Family Justice Center Alliance, a project of Alliance for HOPE International, is helping Monterey County with the planning...
Pilot project aims to boost road safety in Gonzales
GONZALES ā City of Gonzales, in partnership with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and Ecology Action, will be implementing a bike lane pilot project from April 7 through June 30, as part of the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan.
The pilot...
Salinas businessman to be inducted into Airshow Hall of Fame
SALINAS ā The International Council of Airshows (ICAS) has announced this yearās Hall of Fame inductees, and Salinas businessman and one of the founders of the California International Airshow Salinas āĀ Jim GattisĀ ā will be inducted into theĀ Airshow Hall of Fame.
Gattis will be joining some...
First Tee ā Monterey County celebrates 20 years of empowering local youth
MONTEREY COUNTY ā First Tee ā Monterey County marked 20 years of empowering local youth through its unique blend of golf and life skills education.
Since its founding in 2004, the organization has reached over 165,000 young individuals, instilling resilience, self-confidence and inner strength that...
Soledad Chamber launches innovative Shop Local Program
SOLEDAD ā Soledad Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its Shop Local Program in the form of a āSoledad Chamber eGift Card.ā
Unlike traditional gift cards tied to a single store, the Soledad Chamber eGift Card can be redeemed at any participating local...
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Gonzales man arrested on suspicion of murder after 911 call
GONZALES ā A 66-year-old Gonzales man was arrested on suspicion of murder Friday night after calling 911 to report that his wife was bleeding,...























