New study focuses on ‘Building an Inclusive Economy’ in Monterey Bay region
CENTRAL COAST — A new report commissioned by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and developed by the Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz presents a range of indicators that can be used to develop strategies toward a more inclusive economy in the...
Gonzales hosts annual Holiday Lights celebration
GONZALES — City of Gonzales hosted its annual Holiday Lights celebration last Saturday evening at the Fairview Middle School gym.
The Dec. 3 event, originally set to take place on Fourth Street with a tree lighting outside the police station, was moved inside due...
‘Nutcracker’ ballet marks 66th anniversary in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — A cherished holiday tradition returns to South Monterey County this December as “The Nutcracker Ballet” celebrates its 66th anniversary at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City.
Produced by the Monterey County Dance Foundation, the long-running production features more than 120 performers...
Soledad Community Center opens grandly
SOLEDAD — Soledad Parks and Recreation Department hosted a grand-opening celebration for the revamped Soledad Community Center last Saturday.
Area leaders and community members alike were able to tour the new building on June 26, viewing not only the new paint job and equipment, but...
Gonzales High students enter Carmel arts competition
Three Gonzales High School students were selected to enter their artwork into the Monterey County art competition, “For the Love of Art,” in February.
Community raises concerns over potential school resource officer at Greenfield High
GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council has approved the acceptance of $461,000 in state funding in order to respond to local youth programs designed to divert teens away from crime.
The funds could only be accepted with a 100% funding match from the city, with the...
Monterey County’s Stuff the Bus totals 4,500 backpacks
MONTEREY COUNTY — Volunteers from Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) and United Way Monterey County teamed up to finish packing 4,500 backpacks with school supplies as part of the annual Stuff the Bus program, which provides basic supplies to students in need throughout...
Monterey County housing survey underway in unincorporated areas
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents who live in unincorporated areas of Monterey County may see county staff and vehicles in their neighborhoods beginning the week of Dec. 12.
Monterey County Housing and Community Development Department is working on a Community Housing Conditions Survey and will be...
Ida Chan takes reins as new CEO of Soledad Community Health Care District
SOLEDAD — Ida Chan began Aug. 3 as Soledad Community Health Care District’s new CEO, officially taking the reins from Gary Staab, who had been serving as interim CEO since 2018.
The health care district is the umbrella agency in charge of Eden Valley Care...
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Monterey County receives $2.8M to prevent homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has been awarded $2.8 million in funding through Round 6 of California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention...
