Hartnell College to offer new bachelor’s degree in respiratory care
SALINAS — Beginning in spring 2025, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, a significant milestone in Hartnell College’s 103-year history and a first in Monterey County.
This program aims to expand on the college’s successful two-year associate degree program, providing students...
Cross Country | South Monterey County runners compete at State
SALINAS VALLEY — Giovanni Ochoa of Gonzales and Fabian Serrano of Greenfield ran against the best runners in the State of California at last Saturday’s California Interscholastic Federation Cross Country Championships in Fresno.
Ochoa was making a return trip to the State Meet and finished...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System chosen to participate in Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project
SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been selected to participate in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP), which is designed to help strengthen the foundations of small rural hospitals and certified rural health clinics in the key elements...
Winter Reading Program begins at Monterey County Free Libraries
MONTEREY COUNTY — As the community heads into the heart of the winter months, Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) knows that it is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and read.
To help readers get their snuggle on, MCFL invites library...
Soledad’s first Step-Up Mentoring class graduates
SOLEDAD — Partners For Peace recently celebrated the graduation of 27 Soledad seventh and eighth graders for its inaugural Step-Up Mentoring class at the Soledad Community Center.
The Step-Up Mentoring program, held weekly from May to October 2023, made a profound impact on Soledad’s youth,...
Youth baseball players attend camp in Gonzales
GONZALES — The South County Titans Youth Baseball Program hosted the Turkey Break Youth Baseball Camp on Nov. 20-22 at Art Brusa Park in Gonzales.
Youth from ages 6-12 worked on speed and agility, throwing and hitting, and fielding under the guidance of Titans Coach...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announces promotions
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto has announced the promotions of Commander Jason Smith to the rank of chief deputy and Sgt. Veronica Olguin to the rank of commander effective Nov. 18.
“I spoke with both this morning about the expectation of leadership...
Greenfield’s 7th annual coat drive gets underway
GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s annual coat drive is underway, seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter.
Local resident Avelina Torres is spearheading the coat drive for the seventh year in a row, and once again she has...
Volleyball | South Monterey County’s standout players earn honors
SALINAS VALLEY — With the high school volleyball season officially coming to end, it’s time to honor the young ladies of South Monterey County who had a great season with awards.
In the Cypress Division, the Greenfield Bruins were the lone representative from South Monterey...
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s Turkey Trot sets new donation record
SALINAS — Families began arriving before sunrise on Thanksgiving Day eager to venture onto Monterey County’s iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas for exercise, family photos and to raise valuable funds for the Food Bank for Monterey County.
In four hours, a record total...
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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...
