Monterey County enters escrow on ag commissioner office in King City
KING CITY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez announced last week that the county has entered escrow on a property in King City that will host the return of the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office in South Monterey County.
The location at 1011 Broadway St....
CRU Winery to host late summer hiking series in Soledad
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery in Soledad is partnering with Valley Farm Management and the Blue Zones Project Monterey County to offer a late summer hiking series.
Hosted monthly, participants will hike through the stunning and sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard before ending with a wine tasting...
More contagious virus variant is now dominant in U.S., CDC chief says
WASHINGTON — A highly infectious variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in Britain has become the most common source of new infections in the United States, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. The worrisome development comes...
Sen. Caballero secures $1.4M in state funding for Greenfield, Soledad improvements
SALINAS VALLEY — Sen. Anna Caballero stopped by Greenfield and Soledad last Monday to present checks for $1 million and $400,000 in state funding, respectively, to the City of Greenfield for radio transmission and reception upgrades and to the Soledad-Mission Recreation District for improvements...
Soledad to host 4th Annual Hot Summer Days Car Show this Saturday
SOLEDAD — In collaboration with the Salinas Crusaders Car Club, City of Soledad has announced the return of the Fourth Annual Soledad Hot Summer Days on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Soledad.
This family-friendly summer event has become a...
Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau plans to enforce Covid-19 citations
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s Environmental Health Bureau has conducted 1,971 visits to area businesses since September, which resulted in 12 citations for violations of Covid-related health orders and one permit revocation.
Ricardo Encarnacion, assistant bureau chief for the Environmental Health Bureau, made the announcement...
Final weekend to see ‘Wizard of Oz’ in Gonzales
“The Wizard of Oz” was brought to life last weekend to sold-out performances, leaving just one more weekend to see the Gonzales Community Theater’s production.
Crews continue work on Wellness Center facelift in Gonzales
GONZALES — The Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness
Center in Gonzales is operational while the construction on the site’s
expansion continues into the beginning of the new year.
The center, part of the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
System (SVMHS), will expand from the original 6,400 square...
General Election 2020: South Monterey County results at a glance
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County voters have returned their ballots to choose candidates for school boards and city councils as well as decide the fate of local measures in the Nov. 3 general election.
As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, the latest results from Monterey...
Students showcase skills learned at Greenfield Cultural Arts Center
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cultural Arts Center students put on several performances during the Summer Camp Art Show and Performance last Sunday.
The students learned performing arts skills through dances classes, guitar lessons and art camp, all provided free for youth at the center.
Music...
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YWCA to open first South Monterey County shelter for domestic violence...
MONTEREY COUNTY — YWCA Monterey County is expanding its services by opening its first transitional housing location in South Monterey County for women and...
