123 inmates receive apprenticeships, job certifications at Correctional Training Facility in Soledad
SOLEDAD ā In front of family and friends, 123 inmates at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad received their apprenticeships and industry accredited job certifications during an April 9 graduation held by the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA).
āCongratulations! We are recognizing you for your...
Community Foundation for Monterey County names Dr. Cabrera, Claypool and Cullen to its Board of Directors
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the addition of Dr. Rolando Cabrera, Mary Claypool and Robert Cullen to its Board of Directors.
āWe are excited to add Rolando, Mary and Robert to the board. Their talent and perspective will expand...
Deadline nears for Monterey County artists to apply for Individual Artists Grant
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Applications are closing soon for an Individual Artists Grant through the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC).
The Individual Artists Grant program was established to acknowledge artistic excellence, offer direct assistance to artists who demonstrate readiness to take their work to the...
Salinas Valley Fair Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction set for April 20
SALINAS VALLEY ā Spring is here and itās time for some fun ā thatās what is in store at the Salinas Valley Fairās annual Kickoff Dinner, Dance and Auction on Saturday, April 20, in the Orradre building.
āOur Fair theme this year is āGolden Hills...
Monterey County Civil Grand Jury seeks jurors for 2024-25 term
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Many residents have never heard of a Civil Grand Jury, or if they have, they know little about its purpose. In California, a Civil Grand Jury is required in each of the 58 counties.
Looking for effectiveness and efficiency, Civil Grand jurors...
Scheid Family Wines enters 7th year of 100% wind-powered wines
GREENFIELD ā This Earth Month, Scheid Family Wines celebrates nearly seven years of being 100% powered by renewable wind energy.
The Greenfield family-owned and operated wine company, which has embraced sustainability as a core tenet since its inception in 1972, is the only winery in...
County of Monterey transitions to new domain name for enhanced security and accessibility
MONTEREY COUNTY ā The County of Monterey has announced a significant upgrade to its online presence with the transition to a new domain name, in compliance with Assembly Bill 1637 (Local Government: Internet Websites and Email Addresses), signed into law by the governor on...
Soledad twins, cancer survivors share journey at Celebration of Life Fashion Show
SOLEDAD ā This year marks a special 30-year celebration for the American Cancer Societyās annual Celebration of Life Fashion Show, where local cancer survivors walk the runway as models sharing their cancer journey to inspire others and build community awareness.
The unique fundraiser takes place...
Dance company introduces āGiselleā this weekend in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY ā Be a part of history as the German ballet āGiselleā is performed in Monterey County for the first time this weekend by Monterey County Dance Theatreās student company.
Under the artistic direction of Janette Harkness, the young dancers stemming from South Monterey...
SNIP Bus launches wellness program in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Last year SNIP Bus spayed and neutered more than 5,426 animals in Monterey County, and now SNIP Bus is launching a public wellness program in South Monterey County that will offer additional low-cost services for pets beginning this week.
The SNIP Bus...
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Community workshops exploring regionās water use underway in Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY ā Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is hosting multiple workshops this spring to provide residents and businesses of the Salinas Valley...