Community events spread holiday cheer to Soledad, Gonzales
Hundreds of families got into the holiday spirit last weekend at several community events in Gonzales and Soledad.
On Saturday, La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar fundraiser with handmade crafts by local artisans, special performances and more, and the City...
$100K grant benefits Monterey County’s first Family Justice Center
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has received a $100,000 grant for Monterey County’s first Family Justice Center, Holding on to Hope, which will be located in King City at 250 Franciscan Way.
Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Dec. 4 that...
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...
Hartnell College to offer new bachelor’s degree in respiratory care
SALINAS — Beginning in spring 2025, students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, a significant milestone in Hartnell College’s 103-year history and a first in Monterey County.
This program aims to expand on the college’s successful two-year associate degree program, providing students...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System chosen to participate in Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project
SALINAS VALLEY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City, has been selected to participate in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP), which is designed to help strengthen the foundations of small rural hospitals and certified rural health clinics in the key elements...
Winter Reading Program begins at Monterey County Free Libraries
MONTEREY COUNTY — As the community heads into the heart of the winter months, Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) knows that it is the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and read.
To help readers get their snuggle on, MCFL invites library...
Soledad’s first Step-Up Mentoring class graduates
SOLEDAD — Partners For Peace recently celebrated the graduation of 27 Soledad seventh and eighth graders for its inaugural Step-Up Mentoring class at the Soledad Community Center.
The Step-Up Mentoring program, held weekly from May to October 2023, made a profound impact on Soledad’s youth,...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announces promotions
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto has announced the promotions of Commander Jason Smith to the rank of chief deputy and Sgt. Veronica Olguin to the rank of commander effective Nov. 18.
“I spoke with both this morning about the expectation of leadership...
Greenfield’s 7th annual coat drive gets underway
GREENFIELD — Greenfield’s annual coat drive is underway, seeking donations to benefit homeless individuals and others in need of warm clothing this winter.
Local resident Avelina Torres is spearheading the coat drive for the seventh year in a row, and once again she has...
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca’s Turkey Trot sets new donation record
SALINAS — Families began arriving before sunrise on Thanksgiving Day eager to venture onto Monterey County’s iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas for exercise, family photos and to raise valuable funds for the Food Bank for Monterey County.
In four hours, a record total...
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Former Salinas Valley State Prison officer pleads no contest to workers’...
SOLEDAD — A former correctional officer at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud after prosecutors determined she...
