More than $100K in arts and cultural grants awarded to Monterey County nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has awarded $109,000 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 22 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs, thanks to funding from the County of Monterey and its Board of Supervisors.
This is the...
Greenfield Police arrest man for attempted murder
GREENFIELD — A 21-year-old man has been arrested for the attempted murder of two individuals in Greenfield, police said.
On Jan. 9, Greenfield Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of 11th Street. During the investigation, it was determined that Eric...
Cross Country | Gonzales Spartan runners earn honors
GONZALES — Gonzales High cross country athletes and their parents and coaches gathered on Dec. 8 for an awards night and banquet inside the school’s cafeteria.
Gonzales head coach and athletic director Margie Daniels was pleased that the team had such a good showing for...
Monterey Bay Football Club to host third annual open tryouts
SEASIDE — Monterey Bay Football Club has announced that its third annual open tryout for the first team will take place over two days beginning on Saturday, Jan. 20, and will continue on Sunday morning, Jan. 21.
From there, 30 players will be invited back for...
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy recovers stolen vessel and trailer
SOLEDAD — In early December, an aluminum boat and trailer were reported stolen from Lake San Antonio in southern Monterey County.
Monterey County Park Rangers located video footage of a grey Toyota truck leaving with the stolen vessel and trailer.
On Dec. 26, a Monterey County...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams get back on the pitch
SALINAS VALLEY — Soccer teams from South Monterey County high schools are back on the pitch after time off to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s.
With the non-league schedule winding down, the boys and girls teams are ready for Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional play.
BOYS’...
State recognizes Gonzales health clinic for focus on pediatric care
GONZALES — The state of California is recognizing Salinas Valley Health’s rural health clinic in Gonzales for exceptional efforts in keeping pediatric patients healthy with outstanding immunization rates.
California Public Health Department (CDPH) issued a Certificate of Achievement to Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness...
Southern Monterey County Foundation tops more than $220K granted to nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF), an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, has topped $220,000 total granted in November, awarding $31,160 to 13 nonprofit organizations serving southern Monterey County communities.
Grant focus areas include education, senior services and community...
Weed control effort seeks to curb virus threat for Salinas Valley’s lettuce
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County has enacted a mandatory abatement program for select weeds as part of an effort to contain the impatiens necrotic spot virus, or INSV, which has severely impacted the region’s lettuce crop in recent years.
Officials are urging residents who notice...
Basketball | Soledad Aztec boys take part in Hawaii tournament
SOLEDAD — Last month the Soledad Aztecs boys’ basketball team said “Aloha” to Honolulu, Hawaii, and participated in the Punahou Invitational.
Not all students during their high school career get the opportunity to travel to Hawaii, let alone be able to play basketball, while their...
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Salinas Valley State Prison inmate’s Oct. 23 death being investigated as...
SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 23 death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in...
