New Alert and Warning System enhances safety for Monterey County residents
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s Department of Emergency Management has announced the implementation of a cutting-edge Alert and Warning System designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
This collaborative project, which started in 2022 and brings together dozens of emergency response agencies,...
County of Monterey supports California ‘AT HOME’ plan to address homelessness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support AT HOME, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive approach developed by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) in collaboration with county leaders throughout the state to effectively and equitably address homelessness in California.
This program...
Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum hosts classic car exhibit and barbecue Saturday
KING CITY — Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum will host its latest pop-up program, a classic car exhibit and barbecue, at San Lorenzo Park in King City on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Vehicles on display will be from the MCARLM classic car collection, with...
Rotaries provide new digital scales at Greenfield, King City clinics
SALINAS VALLEY — King City and Greenfield rotary clubs recently provided new digital scales to assist in obtaining patients’ vital stats at Mee Memorial Healthcare System’s local clinics.
The idea came about after Greenfield Rotary President Avelina Torres had coffee with TJ Plew of the King City...
Country superstar Blake Shelton to headline 2025 Big Week Kick Off Concert
SALINAS — California Rodeo Salinas is kicking off its annual festivities a bit earlier than usual with Blake Shelton, one of country music’s biggest stars, headlining the 2025 Big Week Kick Off Concert on Friday, June 27, at the Salinas Sports Complex.
Known for his...
Braga Fresh creates three new positions for growth
SOLEDAD — Braga Fresh, home of Josie’s Organics, created three new positions to support multiple company departments and business growth.
Brenna Flynn is the new director of food safety and quality assurance, reporting to Richard Warsaw, vice president food safety and quality assurance.
Flynn joins Braga...
Supervisor Lopez to help lead Rural County Representatives of California
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was selected by his peers to serve as second vice chair of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) in early December.
On Jan. 12, Lopez took the Oath of Office as administered by California State Sen....
Application period closes soon for California Rodeo Salinas scholarships
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $37,500 in educational scholarships last year, and the application period for 2024 funds is closing soon.
There are two options for students: Salinas Valley high school students who are attending or graduating from Hartnell College can apply...
Voters set to decide series of measures in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents of South Monterey County will have the opportunity to shape the future of local education and community services by voting on various measures in the upcoming Presidential General Election on Nov. 5. Following is a brief summary of the local...
Rancho Cielo breaks ground on solar project
SALINAS — Rancho Cielo Youth Campus hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking last week for the Rancho Cielo Solar Project, which will greatly reduce electricity costs at the Salinas facility.
According to Rancho Cielo officials, the project’s three goals are: to build on the organization’s dedication to...
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Proposed Greenfield, King City high school district split heads to public...
GREENFIELD — A proposal that could separate Greenfield and King City high schools into two different unified school districts will be the focus of...
