SPCA mobile clinics offer vital care for cats in South Monterey County
SOLEDAD ā In a continued effort to combat pet overpopulation, SPCA Monterey County is offering free spay/neuter clinics for cats in South Monterey County, including Soledad and King City, with several appointments still available.
Sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by the SPCAās...
Soledad elementary schools earn high honors from state
SOLEDAD ā Three elementary schools in the Soledad Unified School District (SUSD) have been named 2025 California Distinguished Schools, an honor awarded to just 336 schools across the state this year.
Gabilan, Jack Franscioni and Rose Ferrero elementary schools earned the distinction for their strong...
Monterey County launches 24/7 naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through public vending machines
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In a significant move to combat the opioid crisis and prioritize public health, the County of Monterey Health Department has unveiled a pioneering initiative providing free, around-the-clock access to naloxone and fentanyl test strips through strategically placed public vending machines across...
Monterey County seeks community input on āVision Zeroā safety plan
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is launching a series of public workshops next week to gather community input for its upcoming āMonterey County Regional Vision Zero Action Plan,ā a comprehensive initiative aimed at making local streets and roadways safer for...
MCARLM celebrates Miss Salinas Valley Fair legacy with limited-time exhibit
SALINAS VALLEY ā Monterey County Agricultural and Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) is tipping its hat to tradition with a brand-new pop-up exhibit celebrating the history and impact of the Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition.
Running for a limited time only through the month of May,...
Lavender season comes alive in Greenfield with U-Pick, yoga and more
GREENFIELD ā For the first time ever, Lavender Creek, a family-owned wellness brand and working lavender farm near Greenfield in South Monterey County, is opening its fragrant fields to the public this summer.
Beginning Saturday, May 24, and running through the end of June, guests...
Soledad Chamber launches new Night Market
SOLEDAD ā A new community tradition took off with excitement on the evening of May 9, as the Soledad Chamber of Commerce launched its first-ever Night Market.
Held in the Grocery Outlet parking lot at 401 Nestles Road, the event brought together local businesses, food...
Hartnell College Athletics seeks nominations for 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
SALINAS VALLEY ā Hartnell College is now accepting nominations for the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The college invites alums, fans and members of the public to nominate standout athletes, coaches, teams, supporters and other key figures who have significantly...
Travel nurse found guilty of child molestation in Greenfield
GREENFIELD ā Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was found guilty by a jury on several charges related to child molestation, announced Monterey County District Attorneyās Office on April 15. The verdict was reached after a trial overseen by Judge Pamela...
āBeauty and the Beastā ballet returns to South Monterey County
SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY ā The curtain is set to rise once again on a beloved local production as the Monterey County Dance Foundation presents the āBeauty and the Beast Balletā on April 25-27 at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City.
This unique, medieval-themed adaptation...
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PG&E power shutoff affects South Monterey County; resource centers open to...
SOLEDAD ā A PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) has impacted areas between Soledad and King City, as well as communities near San Lucas...