Greenfield traffic stop leads to arrests for drug possession
GREENFIELD — A traffic stop in Greenfield turned into a pursuit Wednesday afternoon for local officers, with the chase ending safely in the 200 block of 11th Street and the vehicle occupants in handcuffs.
Following the pursuit by Greenfield Police, the driver — 25-year-old Juan...
Salinas Project Homekey housing projects derailed, funds missing
SALINAS — California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit last week against the developer of Salinas’ troubled Step Up Project Homekey motel conversions, and the City of Salinas is named as a defendant.
The projects at the 45-unit former Sanborn Inn at 180 S....
Gonzales Youth Council members selected for 2023-24 school year
GONZALES — Eighteen youth have been selected to serve on the 2023-24 Gonzales Youth Council (GYC), a youth leadership and development program sponsored by the City of Gonzales with support from the Gonzales Unified School District (GUSD).
The GYC is comprised of students from ninth through...
More than $100K in arts and cultural grants awarded to Monterey County nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY — Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) has awarded $109,000 in Arts and Cultural Impact Grants to 22 local arts organizations and nonprofit organizations with art programs, thanks to funding from the County of Monterey and its Board of Supervisors.
This is the...
Greenfield Police arrest man for attempted murder
GREENFIELD — A 21-year-old man has been arrested for the attempted murder of two individuals in Greenfield, police said.
On Jan. 9, Greenfield Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of 11th Street. During the investigation, it was determined that Eric...
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy recovers stolen vessel and trailer
SOLEDAD — In early December, an aluminum boat and trailer were reported stolen from Lake San Antonio in southern Monterey County.
Monterey County Park Rangers located video footage of a grey Toyota truck leaving with the stolen vessel and trailer.
On Dec. 26, a Monterey County...
State recognizes Gonzales health clinic for focus on pediatric care
GONZALES — The state of California is recognizing Salinas Valley Health’s rural health clinic in Gonzales for exceptional efforts in keeping pediatric patients healthy with outstanding immunization rates.
California Public Health Department (CDPH) issued a Certificate of Achievement to Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness...
Southern Monterey County Foundation tops more than $220K granted to nonprofits
MONTEREY COUNTY — Southern Monterey County Foundation (SMCF), an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, has topped $220,000 total granted in November, awarding $31,160 to 13 nonprofit organizations serving southern Monterey County communities.
Grant focus areas include education, senior services and community...
Weed control effort seeks to curb virus threat for Salinas Valley’s lettuce
SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County has enacted a mandatory abatement program for select weeds as part of an effort to contain the impatiens necrotic spot virus, or INSV, which has severely impacted the region’s lettuce crop in recent years.
Officials are urging residents who notice...
Monterey County awarded grant for drugged driving awareness campaign
MONTEREY COUNTY — County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is the recipient of a $210,799 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support the Public Health Cannabis Education Program.
Grant funds will support the expansion of drugged driving prevention messages through...
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Soledad celebrates major public safety milestone with new fire ladder truck,...
SOLEDAD — City of Soledad celebrated a major milestone in public safety and community development with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 20, marking the arrival...
