Pacific Grove student named Monterey County’s next Youth Poet Laureate
MONTEREY COUNTY — After a competitive selection process, the Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has announced Maram Haddad as the 2024-25 Monterey County Youth Poet Laureate (YPL).
Starting in May, Haddad will serve a one-year term where she will participate in various county events...
Arroyo Seco Road reopens following slide safeguard work
GREENFIELD — Arroyo Seco Road has reopened to the public after major stabilization work, and motorists will see additional repairs occurring over the next month.
The County of Monterey Public Works and its contractor Graniterock were able to clear and stabilize the road after damages...
Monterey County joins national commemoration of 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
MONTEREY COUNTY — During the week of April 21-27, crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join together across the United States to promote victims’ rights and services, and educate communities on the devastating impact crime has on victims, neighborhoods, schools and...
Military ordnance found in Soledad prompts evacuation, bomb squad response
SOLEDAD — Officers from the Soledad Police Department were responding to a call for service on April 15 when they were notified of a potential threat to the community — a possible bomb in the bed of a nearby truck.
They responded and located what...
Gonzales Car Show attracts vintage rides, bikes and more to downtown
GONZALES — Cars, bikes and motorcycles were on display Saturday in downtown Gonzales for this year’s Car Show.
Raul Hernandez of Salinas was a triple award winner at the April 20 event on Fourth Street, winning plaques for Best Paint Job, Best Car in Show...
Pinnacles National Park takes on massive paving project this spring, early summer
SOLEDAD — Pinnacles National Park will break ground on a park-wide paving project beginning at the end of April, resulting in some closures for visitors during the late spring and early summer period.
The massive project will address necessary repairs to every road and paved surface...
Monterey County secures $11M in state grants to combat homelessness in King City and Soledad
SOLEDAD — The County of Monterey has been awarded two significant grants under California’s Encampment Resolution Funding program, allocating more than $11 million to address homelessness in King City and Soledad.
“The funding will facilitate crucial efforts to address homelessness in the region and assist...
Grant empowers Alliance on Aging to promote age- and disability-friendly communities in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — With the support of a pivotal grant from the California Department of Aging, the Alliance on Aging (AOA) is embarking on a transformative journey to foster age- and disability-friendly communities across Salinas, North and South Monterey County.
This initiative, part of the...
SPCA Monterey County seeks help saving opossum babies
MONTEREY COUNTY — Every spring, female opossums hold babies in their pouches growing strong and healthy. Sadly, some of these mother opossums are hit by cars as they forage for food, and their babies cannot survive without emergency rescue.
“On this first day of spring,...
Police announce connection between King City mass shooting and double homicide near Soledad
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and King City Police Department investigators announced Thursday that they have developed information connecting the deadly mass shooting in King City and the double homicide near Soledad.
On March 3, 11 residents were shot during a mass shooting...
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Soledad police urge responsible celebrations this 4th of July
SOLEDAD — As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Soledad Police Department is emphasizing the importance of celebrating responsibly and making safe...
