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MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the launch of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), an initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts throughout Monterey County. The CFMC’s COAD brings together a diverse network of nonprofit...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with AT&T and Human I-T, has announced a laptop giveaway for Soledad residents. This initiative aims to provide free refurbished laptops to individuals in need, helping bridge the digital divide and support community members who lack access...

SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Giovanni Lopez Orozco, 25, was sentenced on June 24 to six years in prison for committing one count of lewd act upon a child under 14 years. “This offense is a serious and violent felony and is considered a strike under...

SOLEDAD — Soledad Community Health Care District recently welcomed Sen. John Laird for a special visit and tour of the district’s three vital facilities: Soledad Medical Clinic, the Women’s Health Center and Eden Valley Care Center. The April 4 visit was led by Chief Executive...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Aspire Health and Montage Health Foundation hosted its third annual Healthy Youth Field Day on May 19 in partnership with Monterey Bay Football Club at Cardinale Stadium in Seaside, bringing together 150 elementary students and their teachers for a morning of...

SALINAS VALLEY — Two South Monterey County classified school employees are among this year’s honorees in the Monterey County Office of Education’s Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year awards. Roy Telles, representing Skilled Trades Services for the Greenfield Union School...

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated commercial kitchen at the Soledad Community Center. In a significant transformation, the kitchen now boasts an improved layout, extended counters, a fire-compliant hood and a brand-new oven and stove, along with other...

SOLEDAD — 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 SPCA’s...

GONZALES — Tele Matangi, 37, of Pittsburg, was sentenced to 150 years to life in prison on May 29 after being found guilty by a jury of multiple charges arising from a daylong crime spree in September 2023. Matangi was convicted of carjacking, attempted carjacking,...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) has received a second round of funding — almost $2 million — from the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, for the Youth Service Corps employment program. “The Youth Service Corps funding will help MCWDB address...