Monterey County Civil Grand Jury seeks jurors for 2024-25 term
MONTEREY COUNTY — Many residents have never heard of a Civil Grand Jury, or if they have, they know little about its purpose. In California, a Civil Grand Jury is required in each of the 58 counties.
Looking for effectiveness and efficiency, Civil Grand jurors...
Scheid Family Wines enters 7th year of 100% wind-powered wines
GREENFIELD — This Earth Month, Scheid Family Wines celebrates nearly seven years of being 100% powered by renewable wind energy.
The Greenfield family-owned and operated wine company, which has embraced sustainability as a core tenet since its inception in 1972, is the only winery in...
County of Monterey transitions to new domain name for enhanced security and accessibility
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has announced a significant upgrade to its online presence with the transition to a new domain name, in compliance with Assembly Bill 1637 (Local Government: Internet Websites and Email Addresses), signed into law by the governor on...
Soledad twins, cancer survivors share journey at Celebration of Life Fashion Show
SOLEDAD — This year marks a special 30-year celebration for the American Cancer Society’s annual Celebration of Life Fashion Show, where local cancer survivors walk the runway as models sharing their cancer journey to inspire others and build community awareness.
The unique fundraiser takes place...
Dance company introduces ‘Giselle’ this weekend in South Monterey County
SALINAS VALLEY — Be a part of history as the German ballet “Giselle” is performed in Monterey County for the first time this weekend by Monterey County Dance Theatre’s student company.
Under the artistic direction of Janette Harkness, the young dancers stemming from South Monterey...
SNIP Bus launches wellness program in South Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Last year SNIP Bus spayed and neutered more than 5,426 animals in Monterey County, and now SNIP Bus is launching a public wellness program in South Monterey County that will offer additional low-cost services for pets beginning this week.
The SNIP Bus...
Bat tests positive for rabies in Toro Park
SALINAS — A bat found on April 2 near Toro Creek Road, in the Toro Park area of unincorporated Monterey County, has tested positive for the rabies virus.
Hitchcock Road Animal Services has investigated this incident and determined that while there was exposure to an owned...
Fresh Express agrees to pay $280K for exposing over 80 employees to noxious bleach odors
SALINAS — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office’s Environmental Protection Unit entered into a stipulated judgment March 15 with Fresh Express Inc. for violations of pesticide-related laws that exposed its employees to noxious odors resulting from the use of sodium hypochlorite (commonly known as bleach)...
Salinas Valley Recycles unveils Education Center and Garden near Gonzales
GONZALES — Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, aka Salinas Valley Recycles (SVR), will celebrate the grand opening of its new Education Center and Garden near Gonzales this Saturday in conjunction with the Youth Council’s year-end community project — a Sustainability Fair.
In 2023, the inaugural...
County of Monterey and Friends of Laguna Seca reach settlement for Laguna Seca Recreation Area
SALINAS — The County of Monterey Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks and Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS) have announced the execution of a comprehensive settlement that ends the Laguna Seca Raceway lawsuit, “Highway 68 Coalition vs. County of Monterey.”
“We view this as...
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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...
