Gonzales City Council adopts ordinance to protect farms
GONZALES — At its April 17 meeting, Gonzales City Council adopted an Agricultural Resource Mitigation Ordinance, which adds a new chapter — Agricultural Resource Mitigation — to the Gonzales Municipal Code Zoning Regulations.
“This step is a major commitment by the City of Gonzales to...
I Cantori di Carmel brings free concert ‘Songs of Destiny’ to South Monterey County
SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — An evening of emotional power and musical richness awaits South Monterey County residents as I Cantori di Carmel presents “Songs of Destiny,” a free community concert on Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Stanton Theater in King...
Winter storms cause $600M in Monterey County ag losses
MONTEREY COUNTY — This year’s onslaught of winter storms have cumulatively impacted a total of 20,073 acres and created $600 million of damage to the Monterey County agricultural industry.
On Friday, the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner’s Office released the results of a second survey...
Condors lay first egg of year at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD — Pinnacles National Park biologists have confirmed the first condor egg within the park for 2024.
The parents, Condors 868 and 931, are a new pair and have chosen a nest cavity in a place that no condors have used before.
Condor 868 is a...
ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $300K for flood-affected households
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Nov. 10, the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program will provide up to $300,000 per household to help Californians impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods purchase homes in safer locations.
The financial assistance is provided as a Second Mortgage Loan, forgiven...
Cal Fire lifts burn permit suspension in San Benito, Monterey counties
MONTEREY COUNTY — Effective Dec. 4, the burn permit suspension in San Benito and Monterey counties has been lifted, announced Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey Unit.
Chief George Nunez Jr. formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid agriculture burn...
Girls’ Basketball | Soledad Aztecs capture PCAL Mission Division crown
SOLEDAD — A sense of pressure was felt throughout the gymnasium when the Monte Vista Christian girls’ basketball team visited Soledad High in last week’s battle for first place in the Mission Division.
The Mustangs had to win in order just to keep their league...
Valley Health Associates secures grant to expand Medication Assisted Treatment in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Valley Health Associates, in collaboration with Central Coast Overdose Prevention, has announced the award of $2 million in grant funding through the Department of Health Care Services and Sierra Health Foundation.
This grant will significantly enhance the availability of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)...
New fire engine joins Gonzales fleet
GONZALES — A brand-new Fouts fire engine was presented last Thursday afternoon during a dedication ceremony in front of the Gonzales Fire Department.
The new $750,000 machine was funded by the County of Monterey Community Development Block Grant and Gonzales Measure K.
Gonzales Fire Chief Jason...
Central Coast lawmakers demand clarity on federal funding freeze
CENTRAL COAST — As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of all federal financial assistance, U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Julia Brownley (CA-26) are...
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CDCR officials investigating Oct. 14 inmate death at Salinas Valley State...
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 14 death of an incarcerated person at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)...
