Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year
CENTRAL COAST ā Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers.
The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...
Voters set to decide series of measures in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Residents of South Monterey County will have the opportunity to shape the future of local education and community services by voting on various measures in the upcoming Presidential General Election on Nov. 5. Following is a brief summary of the local...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 16, 2024
BUS CHANGES
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) has announced that, effective immediately, standees will no longer be allowed on any routes along Highway 101 between Salinas and South Monterey County. Once a bus reaches full seating capacity, additional passengers cannot be accommodated. This decision...
Vacation Rentals Ordinances to take effect in parts of Monterey County on Monday
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Monterey Vacation Rentals Ordinances, which regulate vacation rental operations in inland unincorporated Monterey County, will take effect Oct. 14.
For the countyās Coastal Zone, however, Vacation Rentals Ordinances will not take effect until they are certified by the California Coastal...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Oct. 11, 2024
ARIEL SHOW
SALINAS ā ARIEL Theatrical will enchant audiences with its adaptation of Carlo Collodiās tale, āPinocchio,ā featuring a wooden puppet on a journey to discover honesty, kindness and selflessness. With the support of friends like a Talking Cricket and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio faces...
Heroic hangout: Soledad hosts mighty Superhero Fall Festival
SOLEDAD ā Soledadās Orchard Lane Park was transformed into a vibrant hub of fun and inclusion Saturday during the Superhero Fall Festival.
Despite the warm weather, local families and their children came together to celebrate and support the developmental disabilities community.
The free festival featured live...
Greenfield detective sergeant receives prestigious 40 Under 40 Award
GREENFIELD ā Detective Sgt. Justin Mattke of the Greenfield Police Department has been awarded the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), recognizing his exemplary leadership and dedication to law enforcement.
Mattkeās journey in policing began at the...
Alliance on Aging presents South County Solutions Summits to address community needs
SALINAS VALLEY ā The Alliance on Aging (AOA) is set to launch a series of South County Solutions Summits aimed at addressing vital concerns for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Monterey County.
These summits will create an essential platform for community members to...
Salinas Valley nonprofit farm featured in national agriculture series
SALINAS ā āAmericaās Heartland,ā 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, āAmericaās Heartlandā highlights the Salinas Valleyās Agriculture and...
Monterey County: Important dates for Presidential General Election
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Ballots for the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election have begun mailing as of Oct. 3, and there are a couple of things Monterey County voters should know to get vote ready.
Monterey County local voter information guides and state voter information guides...
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