Local News

SALINAS — “America’s Heartland,” the first nationally broadcast agriculture series of its kind in the United States, has returned for its 18th season with 10 new episodes featuring unique crops grown on diverse, locally-owned farms. This season, “America’s Heartland” highlights the Salinas Valley’s Agriculture and...

MINI GRANTS SOLEDAD — City of Soledad has announced the availability of Soledad Mini Grants for community groups or organizations eager to make a difference. Whether it’s planting community gardens, hosting artsy events or anything in between, the grants are ready to turn their dreams...

SOLEDAD — An overwhelming majority of Soledad Community Health Care District (SCHCD) workers decided last month to form their union with SEIU Local 2015, the nation’s largest long-term care workers union. The workers who organized at Soledad are certified nursing assistants, housekeepers, restorative aides, medical...

ANNUAL BBQ KING CITY — Pine Canyon Firefighters will host their 30th annual Tri-Tip Steak Barbecue this Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pine Canyon Fire Station on Pine Canyon Road in King City. It will be takeout or sit...

SOLEDAD — Pinnacles National Park will break ground on a park-wide paving project beginning at the end of April, resulting in some closures for visitors during the late spring and early summer period. The massive project will address necessary repairs to every road and paved surface...

HOUSING WAIT LIST MONTEREY COUNTY — The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) opened the wait list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program on July 1. The wait list is the primary way for families and individuals to have an opportunity to receive...

MONTEREY COUNTY — With measles on the rise nationally, and recent cases locally, County of Monterey Health Department joins Bay Area health officials in urging everyone to be up to date on measles vaccinations and to watch for symptoms after travel or exposure. The best...

RENTAL DISCUSSION GREENFIELD — City of Greenfield’s Community Development Planning and Building Division will host a Rental Registration Open Discussion on Thursday, Dec. 14, for a discussion on a potential rental ordinance. It will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. (English) and 6 to...

TOWN HALL SALINAS — Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo will host a County Budget and Housing Town Hall for District 1 residents on Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the El Gabilan Library Community Room, 1400 North Main St., in Salinas. A...

LISTENING SESSIONS SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez and his District 3 office are hosting a series of listening sessions throughout South Monterey County. The final two sessions will take place Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. at Gonzales City Council Chambers, 117...