El Pájaro CDC relaunches in-person services in South Monterey County
SOLEDAD — El Pájaro Community Development Corporation (CDC) has announced the return of its in-person services to the city of Soledad and the surrounding South Monterey County communities.
Beginning June 19, El Pájaro CDC will offer weekly in-person opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs to...
Highway 1 closed in both directions in Big Sur due to rockfall
BIG SUR — State Highway 1 is closed in both directions Wednesday along the Big Sur coast in southern Monterey County because of fallen rocks onto the roadway, according to Caltrans.
The rockfall was reported Wednesday morning just north of the Ragged Point Inn &...
Miss Salinas Valley Fair seeks applicants for 2024 title
SALINAS VALLEY — Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair, which is open to any junior or senior high school girl who is a resident or student of school districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito,...
Rancho Cielo marks second year of RIDE Car Scholarship to boost student mobility
SALINAS VALLEY — Rancho Cielo marked its first day of school with a special assembly on Aug. 12, during which five recent graduates—Kenia Perez, Isaiah Barajas, Severiano De Jesus, Serenity Lucas and Melissa Torres—became the second group of students to receive the RIDE (Rancho...
All evacuations lifted for River and Carmel fires; Monterey County shelters to close
SALINAS VALLEY — All evacuation orders and warnings for the River and Carmel fires were lifted Thursday afternoon, as firefighters continue to increase containment of the wildfires that have burned a combined 55,499 acres.
“All evacuation and warning zones in the River and Carmel fires...
Salinas Valley Health invests in next generation of medical professionals
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Health’s Summer Health Institute (SHI) supports the dreams of first-generation, college-bound students by investing in the potential talents of local high school students, including those from South Monterey County.
At the same time, the unique program is an innovative way...
Gonzales teachers earn tenure
GONZALES — Eight certified employees from the Gonzales Unified School District were granted tenure status Aug. 24 at the bi-monthly board meeting at the school library.
Those receiving tenure were: Christina Sierra-Jones, Lindsy Doan, Ashley Armenio, Nicholas Carlson, Micaela Martinez, Simon Perez, Lauren Ramirez...
County identifies $1.8M property tax error affecting Gonzales school bond measure
GONZALES — Monterey County officials have confirmed an administrative error in the implementation of a 2020 Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD) bond measure that resulted in inaccurate property tax charges for nearly 3,000 parcels over the past four years — with approximately $1.8 million...
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency seeks members for subbasin implementation committees
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is accepting applications for its six subbasin implementation committees through Aug. 20.
These positions are ideal for people who have an interest in groundwater and local governance. The subbasin implementation committees for SVBGSA discuss, debate and...
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Greenfield welcomes 8 new interns for hands-on training
GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield has welcomed eight new interns into its Internship Program, with the participants beginning hands-on training and professional experiences across...
