First United Methodist Church of Salinas dedicates brand-new kitchen
SALINAS — On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church at 404 Lincoln Ave. in Salinas will celebrate the remodeling of its kitchen, which is not only used for church functions, but also to provide meals to anyone in...
Bay Federal Credit Union workplace campaign raises $12,600 for United Way
MONTEREY COUNTY — Bay Federal Credit Union announced that its January workplace campaign raised over $12,600 for United Way.
Employees of the Credit Union made both one-time donations and payroll deductions in support of United Way of Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
As part of their...
Gonzales City Council honors outstanding high school athletes, coaches
GONZALES — Gonzales City Council honored three Gonzales High School coaches and three student-athletes for their outstanding efforts in cross county and football on Feb. 5.
Giovanni Ochoa was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for the 2023-24 cross country season.
Ochoa is a junior this...
Soccer | Soledad Aztec girls advance in CCS
SOLEDAD — Soledad High School Aztec girls’ soccer team has qualified for Wednesday’s Central Coast Section (CCS) semifinals with a win last Saturday in the quarterfinal round.
Soledad (#3 seed) beat #6 seed Silver Creek Raiders 3-2 in penalty kicks.
Playing in a steady rain, the...
Soledad seniors receive heartwarming Valentine’s Day cards from students
SOLEDAD — Eden Valley Care Center, a skilled nursing facility in Soledad, was filled with warmth and gratitude this Valentine’s Day as it received a heartwarming surprise from the students of King City High School ASB Class.
Under the guidance of their instructor, Lauren Page,...
Monterey County Elections, libraries partner for early voting
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Elections Office and the Monterey County Free Libraries are joining efforts to offer Books and Ballots Week in South Monterey County.
The event offers early flex voting centers at various libraries throughout the week. Voters will be able to vote...
Gonzales residents take part in Chair Yoga
GONZALES — The City of Gonzales and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County have been offering Chair Yoga to residents on Saturdays at the Vosti Center at 107 Centennial Drive.
The Chair Yoga class began Feb. 3, and there are still six weeks left to...
Girls’ Soccer | Soledad Aztecs claim Mission title
SOLEDAD — A determined Soledad High School girls’ soccer team won their final three Mission divisional games, while their closest competitors Monte Vista Christian lost their final two contests.
The Lady Aztecs finished the regular season with a 15-3-2 overall record and were 9-2-1 in...
Gonzales High student takes first place in countywide poetry contest
GONZALES — Gonzales High School senior Anixia Davila was named the champion of the 2024 Monterey County Poetry Out Loud (POL) competition.
Students from seven local high schools competed in this year’s event, which took place Feb. 3 at the CSUMB Alumni and Visitor’s Center...
Hartnell College Foundation announces scholarship for women pursuing higher education
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College Foundation invites Hartnell College students to apply for the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Scholarship, which aims to support low-income women seeking to further their education at a University of California campus.
The scholarship, which emphasizes diversity and inclusion, promotes...
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Scammers are targeting PG&E customers at an alarming rate
CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000...
