Salinas Valley cities cancel annual Independence Day celebrations
SALINAS VALLEY — Fourth of July festivities have been canceled throughout South Monterey County, with years of tradition being quelled by health concerns with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
In past years, Gonzales would host a 5K race in the morning, followed by a parade and...
Faulty power lines cause brush fire near Bradley
At about 9 a.m. on June 28, CAL FIRE received reports of a vegetation fire near the community of Bradley in southern Monterey County.
Greenfield students learn about careers and colleges
GREENFIELD — Oak Avenue Elementary School in Greenfield hosted its annual College and Career Day on Nov. 9, providing an opportunity for students to learn about the different careers and college pathways in the community.
Students were able to engage with and ask questions to more...
SNIP Bus launches wellness program in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — 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...
Burglary at cannabis facility leads to vehicle pursuit, recovery of marijuana
SALINAS VALLEY — An in-progress burglary at a local greenhouse facility last week led to a multi-agency vehicle pursuit from Salinas to Gilroy and the recovery of a large load of marijuana.
At about 1:40 a.m. on Nov. 25, a security guard reported an in-progress...
Preguntas frecuentes sobre el estímulo, el desempleo y las devoluciones de impuestos
Respondemos las dudas más comunes sobre el plan de rescate de Estados Unidos.
El presidente Joe Biden firmó el jueves el Plan de Rescate Estadounidense, promulgando un paquete de ayuda para la pandemia de casi 1,9 billones de dólares con beneficios que incluyen otra ronda de pagos de...
Rancho Cielo receives $5,000 in bus passes for students to get to Salinas campus safely
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST), facilitated by Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA), has donated $5,000 in bus passes to Rancho Cielo so its students from the further reaches of Monterey County can attend class.
“Our school serves many students in South County, and one...
Gonzales students learn about nature during last week of school
GONZALES — Before the outbreak of coronavirus and the shutdown of area schools, fifth-grade students at La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales were able to attend the first science camp hosted by their campus in several years.
The second week of March was a time...
Interim Inc. opens new location in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Interim Inc., a nonprofit mental health agency, will host an open house this week to acquaint the South Monterey County community with its new location and services available in Soledad.
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the agency is inviting the community to meet its...
Monterey County SPCA food banks help hungry pets amid Covid crisis
SALINAS VALLEY — Local pets have been impacted alongside their human families as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic causes an increased need for food assistance.
The SPCA for Monterey County has been hosting off-site pet food banks monthly since June, with Greenfield having served as the...
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