Senator presents $5M check for Gonzales teen center
GONZALES — Sen. Anna Caballero visited Gonzales last week to present a $5 million check to city leaders and Gonzales Youth Council members for the construction of a teen center.
Caballero, who represents Senate District 12, was able to secure the funding through the state...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 1, 2023
HOUSING MEETING
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community members are invited to attend a virtual meeting on the County of Monterey’s Housing Element on Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. to learn how they can shape the future of housing in their area. The Housing Element is...
Monterey County’s emergency rental assistance program provides nearly $34M in support
MONTEREY COUNTY — Since launching in March 2021, the Rent and Utility Assistance Program through the County of Monterey in partnership with United Way Monterey County has provided nearly $34 million to help keep residents in their homes during the pandemic.
The program used state...
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Como autora profesional de temas de salud y ciudadana preocupada, el dolor de mi corazón se hace más profundo con cada nuevo informe acerca de la devastación causada por el nuevo coronavirus, la causa de un dolor personal y económico inconmensurable (y aún creciente)...
5 South Monterey County students land spots at elite professional dance schools
SALINAS VALLEY — Five dance students from South Monterey County have been accepted into prestigious professional dance schools this summer.
Janette Harkness, artistic director of Monterey County Dance Theatre in King City, congratulated her students — Chloe Arriaga, Anahi Cervantes, Sara Godinez, Alicia Quintana and...
Leaders gather in Gonzales to discuss county issues
GONZALES — Monterey County Board of Supervisors scheduled a
special meeting at Gonzales City Hall to host county leaders all the way up to
the federal level in a discussion of area issues.
Chair Supervisor Chris Lopez oversees District 3, which
includes a majority of South Monterey...
Greenfield police begin zero-tolerance enforcement on e-bikes, e-scooters
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department announced Wednesday that it will begin a zero-tolerance enforcement campaign targeting unsafe and unlawful use of e-bikes and e-scooters throughout the city.
According to police, the department has received ongoing complaints from residents regarding reckless riding involving e-bikes and e-scooters....
CSUMB’s College Corps awarded $9M grant to expand to Monterey Peninsula, Hartnell colleges
MONTEREY COUNTY — Cal State Monterey Bay’s College Corps will nearly triple in size and add two neighboring community colleges to its program after receiving a $9 million grant.
CSUMB was selected as a returning #CaliforniansForAll College Corps partner campus and lead institution in February.
The...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | June 7, 2024
BEAUTIFICATION BBQ
KING CITY — The public is invited to the annual Beautification Week Hamburger BBQ at San Lorenzo Park in King City on Wednesday, June 12, hosted by the King City Chamber of Commerce and King City Rotary Club. The event is free thanks...
CRU Winery in Soledad makes history as a Blue Zones Project participant
SOLEDAD — CRU Winery’s tasting room has been designated a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization — the first of its kind to join the health initiative in Monterey County.
The acknowledgment recognizes CRU Winery for actively implementing lifestyle changes and environmental modifications to promote longevity...
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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...
