Monterey County joins legal effort to protect birthright citizenship
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has joined an amicus brief filed in federal court to oppose a recent executive order issued by President Donald Trump that seeks to limit birthright citizenship. The motion, filed by the Public Rights Project, urges the court...
Salinas Valley State Prison inmates convicted of murdering fellow inmate
SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmates Roberto Carlos Cortez and Juan Jose Bueno were each convicted by a jury of first-degree murder and possession of a weapon, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on Jan. 31. Bueno was also convicted of assault by...
Alliance on Aging invites community to spread love with Valentine’s cards for seniors
MONTEREY COUNTY — This Valentine’s Day, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) invites the community to join a heartfelt initiative to create and send Valentine’s cards to seniors in care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers and hospitals.
“This simple act of kindness aims to bring...
Greenfield’s Pacheco sworn in as CHP officer
GREENFIELD — Ana Pacheco of Greenfield successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy, and has been assigned to duty at the CHP’s Oakland Area office.
Officer Pacheco graduated from Greenfield School in 2009. Prior to attending the CHP Academy, she earned...
Greenfield firefighters assist with Palisades Fire response
GREENFIELD — Firefighters from Greenfield Fire Department patrolled and extinguished hot spots off Topanga Canyon in Los Angeles County last week.
Earlier this month, three members of the Greenfield crew joined the XLK Task Force 2100 and were deployed to the Palisades Fire, which has...
Monterey-Salinas Transit receives $450K for customer experience research
MONTEREY COUNTY — U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will receive approximately $450,000 in federal support for research into new tools and approaches to improve the transit rider experience.
The funding from FTA’s Enhancing Mobility Innovation (EMI)...
Documentary short film shines light on Salinas Valley
SALINAS VALLEY — A documentary short film set in the Salinas Valley has been officially selected for the prestigious 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and will have its world premiere during the festival’s celebrated Short Film Program.
“The Long Valley” is a 13-minute documentary showcasing the...
Monterey County declares emergency after battery plant fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared a state of emergency last Tuesday after the Jan. 16 fire at the Vistra battery storage facility in Moss Landing, a move that allows county officials to better respond to the disaster, and to...
California Rodeo Salinas unveils 2025 commemorative poster
SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas President Steve Davis recently unveiled the rodeo’s 2025 commemorative poster.
The poster is unique, featuring a stockholder certificate as its background with a saddle bronc rider illustrated by Teal Blake in the center. Blake also painted the popular 2023...
Pacific Valley Bank names Eason as president and COO
MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Valley Bank, a community business bank serving Monterey County, has announced the promotion of Sandi Eason to president and chief operating officer.
Eason, who has been with the bank for four years, will report to CEO Anker Fanoe.
“Sandi is a proven...
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Greenfield secures $500K state grant to expand youth diversion efforts
GREENFIELD — Greenfield City Council has approved acceptance of a $500,000 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grant, recommended by the Board of State and...
