Volunteers needed for food distributions in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Volunteers are needed for Greenfield’s bi-weekly food distributions, as community members continue to show up in large numbers to the regular events.
The easing of pandemic guidelines has not ended the financial impact of Covid-19 on area families, which means people are still...
Monterey County broadband speed survey ends Friday
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County residents can report their internet speed to improve the broadband service map and help support future broadband investment.
The County of Monterey Broadband Speed Campaign is asking all residents to tell the County about their internet speed at home, work...
Competitors gear up for World’s Strongest Hands Contest at Swiss Picnic Celebration in Gonzales
GONZALES — Prepare to be amazed as competitors from all walks of life gather to showcase their strength at the highly anticipated World’s Strongest Hands Contest, part of this year’s Swiss Picnic Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Set to captivate audiences, this unique competition will...
Hundreds of laptops distributed to Salinas Valley students, families
SALINAS VALLEY — AT&T, Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Human-I-T have provided Salinas Community Science Workshop (SCSW) more than 250 refurbished laptops to distribute to Monterey County residents in need.
The computers, funded by AT&T’s $220,000 donation from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am’s Birdies for Students...
CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026
CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, these laws took effect Jan. 1, 2026.
“CHP is committed to keeping the public informed so they can...
Velocity Invitational brings food and wine to motorsports event
SALINAS — Velocity Invitational brings a luxury food, wine and motorsports festival to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas on Nov. 12-14.
The family-friendly event features catered local cuisine and food trucks, while wine, spirit and champagne pavilions offer samples and signature cocktails. In the...
Hartnell College breaks ground at King City Education Center expansion
KING CITY — In a packed room at the
King City Education Center on Dec. 3, King City community leaders and Hartnell
students, employees, trustees and friends gathered to kick off construction of
an expansion that will double the size of the center by January 2021.
This historic...
Fire crews rescue hiker at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD — Soledad Fire Department and Cal Fire BEU Pinnacles Crew 1 worked together to rescue a hiker in the western part of Pinnacles National Park on Saturday afternoon.
They responded to the call for a medical rescue at around 3 p.m. on March 2...
Greenfield Library to temporarily close for roof replacement
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield branch of Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) will close for at least one week beginning Sept. 8, as construction crews start work on a long-awaited roof replacement.
The project is scheduled to run through Oct. 31, with the potential for additional...
Greenfield installs pop-up safety demonstration on 12th Street
GREENFIELD — Residents of Greenfield will have an opportunity to experience a street makeover designed to be safer and more comfortable for all users.
To improve safety and encourage walking and bicycling, the City of Greenfield — in partnership with the Transportation Agency for Monterey...
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Two arrested after altercation at Soledad bar
SOLEDAD — Two men were arrested after a physical altercation at a Soledad bar Saturday night, where officers later found a firearm, ammunition and...
