Greenfield CSW’s BikeMobile gets new paint job from local teacher
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community Science Workshop (Greenfield CSW) has long been a beacon of education in South Monterey County, engaging young minds with the wonders of science through hands-on projects.
This past year, the Greenfield Bike Garage Program — a vital part of Greenfield CSW...
Central Coast elected officials champion new retail theft laws
CENTRAL COAST — In downtown Salinas on Aug. 19 — joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas championed historic new retail theft laws that will protect business owners,...
Former Gonzales resident covers 2024 Paris Olympics
GONZALES — Asante Madrigal, a former Gonzales resident, was chosen by NBCUniversal as one of 27 social media influencers to cover the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Known on his TikTok, YouTube and Instagram accounts as King Asante, Madrigal headed to Paris on Aug....
Sun Street Centers receives $50K for Safe Teens program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Sun Street Centers has been awarded a $50,000 Community Impact grant from the Lauralie and J. Irvine Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC).
This two-year grant will support the Safe Teens Empowerment Project (STEPS), aimed at increasing peer-to-peer education...
Monterey County District Attorney’s Office warns about recent surge in fraudulent job postings
MONTEREY COUNTY — In recent weeks, there has been a surge in fraudulent job postings targeting job seekers, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.
These deceptive postings lead unsuspecting individuals to fake websites asking them to provide sensitive personal information, including direct deposit details. They...
County of Monterey launches virtual assistant Bixby
MONTEREY COUNTY — The County of Monterey has officially launched its first-ever virtual assistant and chatbot, Bixby, following a successful beta phase that began in March.
“The next time you need to do business online with the County of Monterey’s Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office, you may...
Salinas Valley students benefit from Raymond H. Costa Family Scholarship
SALINAS VALLEY — A total of $25,000 has been awarded to 10 students from Salinas Valley who were selected as the 2024 Raymond H. Costa Family Scholarship recipients.
Recipients are high school graduates, undergraduates or graduate students at California academic institutions who work, or their...
Greenfield Union School District kicks off Verizon Innovative Learning program at middle school
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Union School District recently celebrated its entry into the Verizon Innovative Learning program, a prestigious national initiative designed to break down digital barriers and promote educational equity.
The Aug. 15 kickoff event, held at Vista Verde Middle School, marked a significant milestone...
Businesses partner to provide haircuts, backpacks and treats to Soledad students
SOLEDAD — Last Sunday, Aug. 11, two groups from Soledad and one from Salinas organized a Back to School Giveaway in downtown Soledad.
Soledad Hair Company and Happy Hour Mobile Bar, along with MOKU Shaved Ice from Salinas gave away 90 haircuts, 250 backpacks and...
Gonzales installs All-America City banners
GONZALES — Last year the City of Gonzales was recognized by the National Civic League as one of 10 All-America City award winners in the nation, and the Gonzales Public Works crew recently installed 25 double-sided All-America City banners around the city.
The vinyl banners...
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death in Ventana Wilderness
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death in the Sykes Hot Springs area of the Ventana Wilderness in the...
