Soledad Police Department awarded $55K grant to deter unsafe road behaviors
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads, thanks to a $55,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
“This grant funding...
Monterey County Workforce Development Board Green Cadre program receives $2M state grant
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) has received a second round of funding — almost $2 million — from the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, for the Youth Service Corps employment program.
“The Youth Service Corps funding will help MCWDB address...
Congressman Panetta visits with Soledad middle school students
SOLEDAD — Congressman Jimmy Panetta spoke to students at Main Street Middle School during a May 28 visit to their campus as part of the school’s participation in the SIFMA Foundation’s Capitol Hill Challenge program.
The national 14-week financial education competition paired individual congress members...
Gonzales ‘Safe Streets’ voting ends soon
GONZALES — Gonzales residents can help decide how to spend a budget of $250,000 in the community to make it safer for youth and families to get to and from schools.
The Gonzales Safe Routes to School Steering committee was formed in September 2023 to...
Soledad hosts grand-opening celebration Saturday for newly renovated Community Center
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad will be hosting a public grand-opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony of its newly renovated Community Center on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A variety of activities for the whole family will be offered, including arts and...
Baby condors discovered at Pinnacles National Park
SALINAS VALLEY — Pinnacles National Park crew members are keeping a close watch on two baby condors that were found at the mountainous area east of Salinas Valley.
Each nest is home to a solo youngster being raised by its parents, as condors only lay...
Greenfield installs pop-up safety demonstration on 12th Street
GREENFIELD — Residents of Greenfield will have an opportunity to experience a street makeover designed to be safer and more comfortable for all users.
To improve safety and encourage walking and bicycling, the City of Greenfield — in partnership with the Transportation Agency for Monterey...
Mission Days event returns Saturday in South Monterey County
JOLON — Step back in time to California’s mission era while attending Mission San Antonio de Padua’s annual Mission Days event this Saturday, April 15.
Located within the Valley of the Oaks near Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, Mission San Antonio will host the family-friendly...
Pinnacles National Park closes to all day-use visitors to slow spread of COVID-19
PAICINES
— Pinnacles National Park will close to all day-use visitors and vehicles effective
Saturday and remain open only to campers with reservations in response to
efforts from public health authorities to slow the spread of the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19).
As
of March 28, the national park, about five miles...
CSUMB president pays visit to South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — As part of an effort to boost the presence of California State University, Monterey Bay in South Monterey County, CSUMB President Vanya Quiñones and several other university officials recently toured the region and met with students, government representatives and members of...
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Garage fire contained in Greenfield; no injuries reported
GREENFIELD — A structure fire early Friday morning was contained to a garage thanks to a rapid, multi-agency response, according to the Greenfield Police...
