Hartnell’s rent and utility relief nears $7 million
SALINAS VALLEY — In partnership with United Way Monterey County, the Hartnell College Foundation has helped more than 400 low-income households receive $2.75 million in emergency rent and utility assistance since March 2021 and plans to distribute nearly $4 million more in 2022.
About half...
First United Methodist Church of Salinas dedicates brand-new kitchen
SALINAS — On Saturday, Feb. 24, from 2 to 4 p.m., First United Methodist Church at 404 Lincoln Ave. in Salinas will celebrate the remodeling of its kitchen, which is not only used for church functions, but also to provide meals to anyone in...
Firefighting 101: Youngsters tour Gonzales firehouse
A group of local children visited with members of the City of Gonzales Fire Department last Friday and received a tour of the firehouse as well as orientation to the job of a firefighter.
FEMA grants additional disaster relief for Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Additional disaster relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been approved for Monterey County to make permanent repairs to county roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
On Jan. 17, President Joe Biden amended his Major Disaster Declaration for the state of...
Fire crews rescue hiker at Pinnacles National Park
SOLEDAD — Soledad Fire Department and Cal Fire BEU Pinnacles Crew 1 worked together to rescue a hiker in the western part of Pinnacles National Park on Saturday afternoon.
They responded to the call for a medical rescue at around 3 p.m. on March 2...
CSUMB honors local veterans with new exhibit
SALINAS — California State University Monterey Bay’s (CSUMB) Salinas Center for Arts and Culture has launched a new exhibition celebrating the college’s student, faculty and staff veterans, active duty service members and military dependents.
The free exhibit, “CSUMB Honors Veterans,” opened to the public Nov....
Greenfield Rotary Club restores Maggini Park sign
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Rotary Club has announced the completion of its latest community service project, which involved the restoration of the “You’re In Greenfield” sign at Jim Maggini Memorial Park, located just north of Greenfield Memorial Hall at 615 El Camino Real.
The project was...
Imágenes de confusión y angustia: Familias migrantes deportadas por sorpresa
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, México — Llegaron en grupos de 30, con niños colgando de los brazos de los adultos. El 18 de marzo por la tarde, fueron escoltados por agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos por el Puente Internacional Paso del Norte hasta...
Artist duo creates field of exploration along Salinas River
SALINAS VALLEY — A secret garden named Lesnini Field has been created along the Salinas River in South Monterey County to showcase art and to emphasize discovery.
Created by California-based visual artist and writer Erik
Bakke and Dutch visual artist and educator Andre Dekker in...
Garcia and Ochoa named as Gonzales Spartan Athletes of the Year
GONZALES — Three-sport athletes Ozzie Garcia and Ashley Ochoa were selected as the Gonzales High School Athletes of the Year.
The Male Athlete of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year are chosen for their performance on the playing fields, success in the classroom...
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Garage fire contained in Greenfield; no injuries reported
GREENFIELD — A structure fire early Friday morning was contained to a garage thanks to a rapid, multi-agency response, according to the Greenfield Police...
